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Department of Aging and Community Living

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DACL Grant Funding Availability

FY 2020 Senior LGBTQ Program Competitive Grant Request for Application (RFA) seeks to identify qualified applicants to provide seniors (60 years and older) who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) with quality programs, services, and activities in a safe, affirming, caring, welcoming, and healthy environment with professional and culturally-competent staff.

DACL in the Community

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.

DCOA Recruits Community Ambassadors - People in a meeting

DACL Recruits Community Ambassadors

The District of Columbia Office on Aging will train community ambassadors and offer free workshops.

The Health Insurance Counseling Project has moved!

You can reach us at our new number, 202-727-8370 starting January 4th.

Applications for Qualified Medicare Beneficiary or DC Medicare Savings Plan should be sent to DCOA at 500 K Street NE, Washington, DC 20002.

Ms. Senior DC Pageant 2019

The Ms. Senior DC Pageant is held each year to select the District woman age 60 and older who will represent the District of Columbia as Ms. Senior DC.

Safe at Home

The District of Columbia Office on Aging Safe at Home program provides preventative adaptions to reduce the risk of falls in the homes of qualifying seniors and adults with disabilities.

Featured Services

Wellness Centers

Event CalendarCity-wide health education and applied learning centers for DC seniors 60 years and...

Senior Service Network

Find out about the senior services in DC.

The Health Insurance Counseling Project

DACL Information & Referral/Assistance

Information about services for seniors, persons with disabilities and caregivers in DC.

Volunteer Opportunities

Citywide volunteer opportunites for District seniors and people with disabilities.

Senior Service Network Lead Agencies

Ward-based and citywide senior supportive services, resources and referral linkages.

DACL Twitter Feed

Tweets by @DCAgingNews

Upcoming Events

Apr 24 2019 - 10:00

DC Commission on Aging Meeting

Apr 25 2019 - 09:30

Budget Oversight Hearing: Committee on Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization

May 16 2019 - 10:00

Ambassador Training Program

Latest

Feb 8 2019

Mayor Bowser Signs Bill Designating DC Office on Aging as the Department on Aging and Community Living

The new designation expands the mission of the department.

Dec 11 2018

Mayor Bowser to Celebrate the Holidays With More than 3,500 Seniors at Annual Event

Mayor Bowser’s Celebration and Luncheon is a Featured Event and Part of Her Overall Age-...

Nov 21 2018

Mayor Bowser to Activate The District’s Cold Emergency Plan Tonight, November 21

Cold Emergency Plan, Which Will Remain Activated Through Friday, November 23, Guarantees Shelter...

Apr 30 2018

Mayor Bowser Honors District Centenarians

Mayor Muriel Bowser today recognized 48 District centenarians at the 32nd Annual Salute to DC...

Apr 29 2018

Mayor Bowser to Honor District Centenarians

Mayor Bowser will host the Annual Salute to DC Centenarians.

Apr 1 2019

April Spotlight on Aging Newsletter 2019

Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Mar 4 2019

March Spotlight on Aging 2019

March Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Feb 1 2019

Spotlight on Aging February 2019

Jan 2 2019

Spotlight on Aging January 2019

Spotlight on Aging Newsletter

Dec 3 2018

Spotlight on Aging December 2018

Spotlight on Aging

Feb 14 2019

Fiscal Year 2018-2019 Performance Oversight Hearing

Testimony of Director Laura Newland before the Committee on Housing & Neighborhood...

Apr 25 2018

FY 2019 Budget Oversight Testimony of Executive Director Laura Newland

Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Oversight Hearing Testimony of Laura Newland, Executive Director, DC...

Jun 23 2017

District to Hold Ms. Senior DC Pageant 2017

(WASHINGTON, DC) – On Sunday, June 25, 2017, the DC Office on Aging (DCOA), its Senior Service...

Apr 26 2016

District Salutes Oldest Residents

(Washington, D.C.) The DC Office on Aging will host the 30th Annual Salute to District of Columbia...

Dec 9 2015

Mayor's Annual Senior Holiday Celebration

(WASHINGTON, DC) On Thursday, December 10, Mayor Muriel Bowser and senior officials in her...

Jun 22 2015

District to Hold Ms. Senior DC Pageant 2015

Contact: Darrell Jackson 202.727.8371; [email protected] Darlene Nowlin 202...

Apr 13 2015

Mayor's Fourth Annual Senior Symposium Is May 13, 2015

The theme is “Career-to-Golden Years: Promoting Longevity and Independence for Seniors....

Find Your Service Provider

Map and text showing location of Terrific, Inc., a DCOA-designated lead agency service provider

Department of Aging and Community Living

Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm

Connect With Us
500 K Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 724-5626
Fax: (202) 724-2008
TTY: 711
Email: [email protected]