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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.
Announcements
Commission on Aging Excellence in Aging Awards Winners
Commission on Aging Excellence In Aging Awards Winners 2022
Alexandria Commission on Aging (COA) hosted its annual Excellence in Aging Awards Program virtually May 10, 2022
The COA, which advocates for the needs of older residents in Alexandria, uses the awards to honor individuals — regardless of age — as well as an organization, that has provided service to older Alexandrians or demonstrated superior contributions in advancing issues and projects that favorably affect older Alexandrians.
Mayor Justin Wilson recognized award winners in four categories:
- Annie B. Rose Lifetime Award – Presented to an individual who has served seniors for at least 10 years. - Susanne Adams
- Lois Van Valkenburgh Excellence in Aging Award – Presented to an individual citizen with at least one year of service to seniors. Babs Waters and Rick Reardon
- Excellence in Aging Award for an Organization – Presented to an organization that has made an outstanding contribution to Alexandria seniors. - HomeAid Northern Virginia
- Public Service Award – Presented to a City employee who has advanced, improved or otherwise contributed to making Alexandria a more livable community for all ages during the course of their job. -Terri Lynch
Community Cookouts and Resource Fairs
The Alexandria Police Department (APD) and the Department of Recreation, Parks & Cultural Activities (RPCA), in collaboration with other citywide organizations, are hosting free Community Cookouts and Resource Fairs. Learn about City resources, enjoy free food and giveaways.
- 5/25: Brent Place 5:30P-7:30P, 375 S. Reynolds St.
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.
Vaccination Access & Resources
A COVID-19 booster shot is recommended if you’re 65 and up or 50–64 with underlying medical conditions. COVID-19 Pfizer boosters should be at least six months after your second dose of Pfizer, and with flu season now here, it’s a great time to get both shots. You can do so at a local pharmacy or your doctor’s office. You even can get both shots at the same time! The Alexandria Health Department has put together a list of locations that offer both COVID-19 vaccines and high dose flu shots for people 65 and older. COVID-19 shots are always free and high-dose flu shots are free with most private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid plans. Need an in-home booster shot because you are homebound? Call the Alexandria Health Department hotline at 703.746.4988.
Free Taxi Rides For COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
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.
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.
