Apartments for rent in Washington, DC

Senior communities in D.C.

D.C. is a great city for an aging population as there are many museums, historic landmarks and cultural institutions that offer educational opportunities. Seniors especially enjoy the ability to stay connected and volunteer at the hundreds of non-profits where they can contribute to social, economic and cultural development. Many resources are available to support the senior community and encourage an independent and a healthy lifestyle.

Agencies on aging

• Department of Aging and Community Living is a D.C. government agency that serves residents 60 and older, adults living with disabilities and caregivers. Through partnerships with more than 20 community-based organizations, the agency provides community activities and events, healthcare and insurance counseling, transportation services and caregiver support resources.
• DC Senior Advisory Coalition is an advocacy group that seeks to improve and expand services for D.C.'s older population. Subgroups focus on transportation, nutrition, housing and support services.

Social activities and organizations for seniors

• Department of Parks and Recreation Senior Programs include sports, camps, aquatics, health and wellness programs and other social activities
• Smithsonian Associates is open to all ages but is particularly popular among seniors. It's the largest museum-based education program in the world, offering educational and cultural programming covering the full scope of the humanities, sciences and arts.

Caregivers and healthcare suggestions for seniors

Whether you're looking for full-time or part-time care, D.C. offers a variety of caregiver options. While there are many national companies and websites offering caregiver services, the following are locally owned-businesses.

• Georgetown Home Care specializes is a non-medical home care staffing agency that serves the Washington, D.C., Metro Area. The company offers a wide range of services including personal care, light housekeeping, errands and transportation.
• ABA Home Health Care provides healthcare, including private duties, nursing services and home health care to children and the elderly. Nursing services include health care in a patient's home, assisted living facility or retirement center.
• Home Care Partners is a private non-profit agency providing comprehensive home care services in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Their mission is to enable vulnerable people to remain in their own homes in comfort, safety and dignity. Their home care aide training institute provides continuing education classes for all of their employees.

Apartment Guide renting resources for seniors

Senior Living Renter's Guide is a great tool for seniors looking for places to live. It provides an overview of senior living options and resources to retirement communities, independent living communities, nursing homes and faith-based senior centers. This guide will help you weigh the costs and benefits of each option so that you make the right decision for yourself or loved one.

Military and veteran communities in D.C.

As the nation's capital, D.C. has a large community of active-duty military and veterans and many resources that provide support to their families. The D.C. Veterans Resource Guide provides websites and phone numbers to dozens of agencies that assist with employment, health care, housing, legal assistance and more.

Local organizations for active-duty military and veterans

There are more than 45,000 non-profit organizations in the U.S. that provide services for the military, veterans and their families. Many of them have headquarters and branches in Washington, D.C. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has compiled a directory of service organizations with details about their mission and the community that they serve. Many organizations provide support services, as well as social activities to bring people together.

Mental health and healthcare support for active-duty military and veterans

• Washington, D.C. VA Medical Center is the only health care system that specifically provides care to Veterans. With seven locations in the capital region, the VA medical center provides specialized services and care, such as cardiology, home based primary care, women's health, trauma services, nutritional services, homeless outreach, substance abuse treatment, recreation therapy and a wide variety of Telehealth services.
• VA Centers are community-based readjustment counseling centers that provide social and psychological services to veterans, active duty service members and their families.
• National Coalition for Homeless Veterans focuses on homeless veterans' issues by promoting collaboration, shaping policy, ensuring accountability and managing a referral helpline for veterans.

Apartment Guide rental resources for active-duty military and veterans

Apartment Guide offers a number of blogs posts and guides to help veterans, active-duty military members and their families with housing resources.

Pet-friendly communities in D.C.

Washington, D.C., is full of green spaces and public parks which makes it a great city for your four-legged friends. It's pretty easy to find a pet-friendly apartment or house rental in just about every neighborhood. The city has plenty of pet-related businesses, services and even outdoor dining hot spots that welcome well-behaved dogs.

Resources for pet lovers in D.C.

• D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation manages about a dozen dog parks throughout the city. These are great places to let your pooch run off leash, as well as meet fellow pet lovers.
• Bring Fido is a helpful resource for pet owners. It offers many services, including individual or group dog walks, dog sitting and grooming. It also compiled a list of more than 300 dog-friendly restaurants in Washington, D.C.
• D.C. Dog Sitter is a boutique pet care company serving the D.C. Metro area. Services include walks, hiking adventures, feedings, play times and companionship.
• District Pet Care is a locally-owned business providing dog walking and cat sitting services.
• Dogma located on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., provides outdoor and indoor daycare, overnight care and training for dogs

Pet Stores in D.C.

• PetMAC Marketplace & Adoption Center sells a range of small-animal foods, toys, supplies and provides adoptions for dogs, cats and other pets.
• Howl to the Chief is committed to natural pet and food supplies and located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Animal shelters and rescue organizations in D.C.

• Humane Rescue Alliance -- District of Columbia Animal Care and Control rescues and cares for animals in need. This is a great place to adopt a pet or find affordable medical care for your cat or dog.
• City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties is not a shelter, rather it rescues adoptable dogs and cats in overcrowded and high-kill shelters, where resources are severely limited.
• D.C. PAWS Rescue is an all-volunteer organization committed to rescuing homeless animals from high-kill animal control facilities that are under-funded.

Apartment Guide resources for pet lovers

Apartment Guide's pet-friendly housing guide is dedicated to helping pet lovers find housing options for themselves and their furry friends. You'll also find a variety of articles on all things pet-related from housing to the best apartment dogs.