TranslateIMPORTANT UPDATE: Information Regarding COVID-19 Coronavirus Response
Aging & Adult Services
The Aging & Adult Services office offers supportive home and community services to eligible adults.
We continue to be available to the community and our older adult residents during this crisis. Information and referral hours are Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Please leave a message at 703.746.5999 or email general questions to DAAS@alexandriava.gov.
To maintain confidentiality and to protect everyone’s personal information, please DO NOT EMAIL ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES REPORTS.
This Division also serves as the Area Agency on Aging and provides staff support for the Alexandria Commission on Aging.
Highlights
- Senior Cool Care Program
If you are age 60 and older and need cooling in your home, you may be eligible for a box fan or window air conditioner. Call the Division of Aging and Adult Services at 703.746.5999. Program ends September 30, 2021. - Welcome to Medicare Virtual Fair
This national fair is for people turning 65, retiring, or joining Medicare because of a disability. Learn about signing up for Medicare, visit virtual exhibits and get your questions answered. June 23, 2021 3-7 p.m. Registration is required. - Medicare 101 Virtual Presentation
Are you new to Medicare or a caregiver for a Medicare beneficiary? Learn the basics of Medicare coverage (Part A, B, C, D and Medigap) and choices. Join Medicare counselors from the Division of Aging and Adult Services. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
- Virtual Senior Law Day
Senior Services of Alexandria and the Alexandria Bar Association host Senior Law Day, focusing on estate planning and other life choices from a COVID-19 perspective, June 4, 11 and 18, 2021. Registration required. - Adult Abuse Prevention
View the Governor's Proclamation, 5 Things Everyone Can Do To Prevent Abuse and the Adult Protective Services infographics. To report concerns of older adult abuse, neglect or exploitation call 703.746.5778 or 888.888.832.3858. - Volunteer Guardian
The Division of Aging and Adult Services is looking for individuals who can assure the well-being of an incapacitated Alexandrian living in an Assisted Living Facility or Nursing Facility. Volunteer Guardians are appointed by the Court to make decisions for older Alexandria residents who have lost the capacity to understand the consequences of their decisions. The volunteer will visit the resident monthly and follow the person's wishes as much as possible. Contact Pamela Austin, Resource Coordinator at 703.746.5999 or email Pamela.austin@alexandriava.gov. - Register for the CV19 Vaccines
- CV19 Educate America Campaign
The CV19 CheckUp, an online system developed to help Americans be safer, healthier, and ensure their individual needs are met during the pandemic. CV19 CheckUp asks users to complete an easy, quick, confidential questionnaire. A personalized report is immediately provided, outlining the user’s level of risk and offering recommendations and resources to reduce those risks. CV19 CheckUp employs artificial intelligence and data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). DAAS is happy to partner with CV19 CheckUp and help spread the word about this powerful tool. Take it yourself: www.CV19CheckUp.org. - Covid-19 Resources
- Resources for tenants and property owners needing assistance to pay rent
- See Alexandria's Age Friendly Community Plan
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Caregiver Resources
If you are caring for a loved one, there are many resources available to help you provide care, gather information and support you as a caregiver.
Monthly editions of our Caregiver Corner Newsletter
Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
If you are seeking employment, job training or looking for volunteer opportunities, there are many programs available to help you in your search.
Financial Assistance
Many programs are available to assist those in financial need including rent relief, property tax relief, utility assistance and general relief.
Housing
Information on subsidized housing, home modification programs, homeownership assistance programs and other housing related information.
In-Home Services
The Homemaker Personal Care Services Program provides in-home assistance for low-income adults over the age of 60 and/or who have severe disabilities that prevent them from performing these tasks themselves.
Medicare Counseling
Information to help unravel the complexities of Medicare insurance and resources for individualized Medicare counseling.
Resources & Information
Resources for finding information about services and programs available in Alexandria as well as nationwide.
Long Term Care & Assisted Living
Long Term Care Long term care is generally defined as "Medical care received in a nursing facility or in a community setting that is expected to last at least 30 days". Medicare generally does not pay for this type of care.
Nutrition & Health
Resources for finding information about services and programs available in Alexandria as well as nationwide.
Recreation
Opportunities to engage in recreation and social activities regardless of your age or ability.
Safety, Protection & Legal Services
Are you at risk of physical abuse, financial exploitation or emotional abuse? Have you witnessed any of this? Are you living alone and need help in an emergency? Is your neighborhood safe?
Transportation
Programs are available to help you get to medical appointments, the grocery store and other destinations. Limited group transportation is also available.