District of Columbia 211 Health & Human Services

Senior Healthcare · District of Columbia · Free

Dial 211 for free 24/7 information on health, food, housing, and social services in District of Columbia. Worth contacting for adults 65+ without a primary care doctor, or those whose current doctor doesn't specialize in older adults. Telehealth is especially useful for medication management, follow-ups, and dermatology — most Medicare plans now cover it permanently. Most older adults take 4-5 prescriptions; a Comprehensive Medication Review at the pharmacy counter is free under Medicare Part D. Free,...

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Address: Statewide

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More Senior Healthcare in District of Columbia

  • HealthInAging.org — Public information from the American Geriatrics Society on healthy aging and chronic conditions. Useful for older adults with diabetes, hear
  • National Institute on Aging — NIH institute focused on aging research and trustworthy health information for older adults. A starting point for caregivers concerned about
  • CDC Older Adult Health — CDC's resources on healthy aging, vaccines, falls prevention, and chronic disease. Built for seniors needing geriatric primary care, low-cos
  • American Geriatrics Society — Find a geriatrician in your area through the AGS provider directory. Relevant for seniors managing five or more medications, which is the th
  • Telehealth.HHS.gov — Federal information on telehealth — including how to use video visits as a senior. Built for seniors needing geriatric primary care, low-cos
  • EyeCare America — Free eye care for qualifying seniors 65+ through the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A starting point for caregivers concerned about poly