Aging & Adult Services

The Aging and Adult Services Division serves seniors and adults with disabilities with special emphasis given to those who have a low income and are most at risk of being institutionalized.
Page updated on August 3, 2022 at 11:24 AM

Aging & Adult Services Description

Aging & Adult Services office offers supportive home and community services to eligible adults. Services continue to be available during the pandemic. Speak with a Certified Information and Referral Specialist Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Please leave a message or send an email.  To maintain confidentiality and to protect, 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

Centenarian Celebration

The City of Alexandria in collaboration with the Successful Aging Committee will celebrate Alexandria’s centenarians on September 13 at 5 p.m. in the Vola Lawson lobby. There will be refreshments and entertainment. Please call please call 703-836-4414, ext. 110 for more details!

Virtual Medicare 101 Presentation

Learn about the different parts of Medicare. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Register for Medicare 101 - September 6 - 10 a.m.

Vaccination Access & Resources

Need an in-home booster shot because you are homebound? Call the Alexandria Health Department hotline at 703.746.4988. 

COVID-19 Vaccines

COVID-19 Resources

 

Free Taxi Ride for COVID-19 Vaccination

The Division of Aging and Adult Services is offering free rides to residents 60 years and older who have registered for the initial COVID-19 vaccine or for the booster vaccine. Date, time and location of your appointment will be needed to schedule your ride. Call 703.746.5999 if you need a taxi ride

36th Annual Caregiver's Conference

Caregiving with hope and inspiration November 9-11, 2022

Join us for our virtual conference for family and professional caregivers daily from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Featuring speakers skilled in dementia and a virtual exhibit hall. For more information call 703.204.4664 x131

Caregiver Resources

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Adult Day Services Center (ADSC)

ADSC provides a complete week-day care program for adults 55 years and older who may need assistance and who may not want or cannot stay at home alone during the day.

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Additional Caregiver Resources

Information about DCHS caregiver resources. If you are caring for a loved one, there are resources available to help you provide care, gather information and support you as a caregiver.

Financial Resources & Volunteering

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Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

Information about Employment and Volunteering for older adults.

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Financial Assistance

Information about Financial Assistance for seniors.

Housing

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Independent Housing

Information on subsidized housing, home modification programs, homeownership assistance programs and other housing related information.

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Long Term Care & Assisted Living

Information about long-term care.

In-Home Services

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Homemaker Personal Care Services Program

Information about in-home services.

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Nutrition & Health

Information about DCHS's nutrition and health programs.

Medicare Insurance Counseling & Other Resources

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Medicare Counseling

Information about Medicare insurance for senior citizens.

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Resources & Information

Information & Referral for Seniors.

Recreation & Transportation

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Therapeutic Recreation

Information about DCHS therapeutic recreation for seniors.

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Transportation

Information about special transportation unit.

Safety, Protection & Legal Services

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Adult Protective Services

Information about adult protective services.

 

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Safety & Legal Services

Information about safety, protection and legal services.

Older Adult Clinical Services

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Clinical Services

Information about Older Adult Clinical Services - Mental Health Program

Emergency Mental Health Services 703.746.3401