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.  The office also serves as the Area Agency on Aging and provides staff support for the Alexandria Commission on Aging. To contact the office, please call 703.746.5999.

Alexandria Aging Strategic Plan, The Alexandria of Our Future, A Livable Community for All Ages; Strategic Plan on Aging 2013-2017 

Highlights

• Alexandria Commission on Aging Seeks Excellence in Aging Award Nominations.  The Alexandria Commission on Aging, which advocates for the needs of Alexandria seniors, is seeking nominations for its Annual Excellence in Aging Awards.  These awards honor individuals, regardless of age, who have provided service to older Alexandrians or demonstrated superior contributions in advancing issues and projects that favorably affect older Alexandrians.Award winners will be recognized at a reception to be held on May 13 at City Hall.  For more information or to obtain a nomination packet, contact Debbie Ludington at the Department of Community and Human Services Division of Aging and Adult Services at 703.746.5694 or via email at Debbie.ludington@alexandriava.gov. Deadline for Nominations is March 28.  More information, as well as the awards nomination form, can also be accessed at by clicking here.

• Tax Season is upon us!  Click on the following flyers to see if you are eligible for free income tax assistance.  English flyer   Spanish Flyer 
• The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, assertive and skilled communicators to be Volunteer Ombudsmen.  For information on becoming a volunteer, please click here. 
• VICAP (Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program) will be holding classes for new Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers at no cost. Presentations are held at 2100 Washington Blvd. Arlington VA, 22204 (Arlington County Human Services Center- Sequoia Plaza) in the Lower Level Auditorium.  To register for a presentation and to learn about the "ABCD's of Medicare," call 703.228.1700. Registration is required.
March presentations will be held at the following times:  March 19, 2014; 6:30- 8:30pm and March 28, 2014; 2:00-4:00pm          

	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.
	Employment and 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 In-Home Companion 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.
	Insurance Information to help unravel the complexities of Medicare and Medicaid, as well as resources for individualized insurance counseling.
	Information and Referral Resources for finding information about services and programs available in Alexandria as well as nationwide.
	Long Term Care and 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 and 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 and 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.