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 May 25, 2023 at 1:55 PM

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

Age of Love Movie Screening

The Age of Love Movie Screening

The Division of Aging and Adult Services celebrates Older Americans Month in May! Join us for a free movie screening showing The Age of Love. May 30, 2023, 11am-2pm at the Lee Center.

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Senior Law Day is June 3, 2023

Join Senior Services of Alexandria and the Alexandria Bar Association for this informative workshop to prepare for times when life throws you a curveball.

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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

 

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.

 

Information Packet For Guardians

Annual Report of Guardian For An Incapacitated Person

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Safety & Legal Services

Information about medical alert device, legal and other 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