On March 11, 2020, Mayor Muriel Bowser declared both a state of emergency and a public health emergency, effective immediately, to provide additional coordination for the District’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Following guidance from DC Health and in a District-wide effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, all DACL-funded Senior Wellness Centers and community dining sites will be temporarily closed for activities effective Monday, March 16 – March 31, 2020. 

The Department of Aging and Community Living partners with a variety of government and community organizations to provide information and resources in the community.  Find an event in your community and stay informed.

DC’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), is seeking volunteer counselors who can help DC residents navigate health insurance choices. With more than ten thousand people reaching retirement age in the US every day, the need for SHIP volunteers is greater than ever.

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The Department of Aging and Community Living Safe at Home program provides preventative adaptions to reduce the risk of falls in the homes of qualifying seniors and adults with disabilities.