Beyond finding a community, DC Senior Advisor points DC-area families to the free and low-cost resources that help an older adult stay safe and supported - whether they're aging at home or planning a move. Here's where to start across the District, Maryland, and Northern Virginia.
Core resources across the DC metro
- DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL): (202) 724-5626 - the District's free options counseling and Area Agency on Aging.
- Maryland Access Point (MAP): 1-844-MAP-LINK, plus county aging offices in Montgomery and Prince George's counties.
- Northern Virginia Area Agencies on Aging: Arlington, Alexandria, and Fairfax each run their own office - see the DC · MD · VA hub for contacts.
- Veterans benefits: VA Aid & Attendance and the Washington DC VA Medical Center; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
- Meals, transportation & senior centers: home-delivered meals, non-emergency medical transport, and community senior centers throughout the metro.
- Verify a license: check any facility's record through the correct jurisdiction's regulator before you tour - see the DC metro hub for links.
Neighborhood resource guides
Local senior resources - senior centers, meal delivery, transportation, and support groups - for specific DC-metro neighborhoods.
Capitol Hill (Washington, DC)
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View →Rockville Town Center (Rockville, MD)
View →Ballston (Arlington, VA)
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View →Old Town (Alexandria, VA)
View →Del Ray (Alexandria, VA)
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