The Aging & Adult Services 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 or email DAAS@alexandriava.gov.
Alexandria’s Age Friendly Plan for a Livable Community
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Highlights
- Be Cool, Be Safe This Summer
For eligible seniors who need cooling in their home, the City of Alexandria offers a Senior Cool Care Program. Find out more.
- Volunteer Medicare Counselor
The Division of Aging and Adult Services is looking for volunteers to provide Medicare education and support to older Alexandrians. Volunteers will learn and provide information about Medicare, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Medicaid health insurance, and long-term care insurance. For more information email pamela.austin@alexandriava.gov or call 703.746.5738. - New to Medicare Presentation
Learn the basics of Medicare coverage and choices, June 27, 2018, 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. This presentation is given by Medicare Counselors from the Division of Aging and Adult Services. View the full schedule of upcoming presentations. Sign up for any presentation by emailing your name, telephone number, and date you would like to attend to VICAP@alexandriava.gov. - Volunteer Ombudsmen
The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking for volunteers to help local residents living in a nursing or assisted living facility. The next three day training will be held on September 12, 2018. For more information call 703.324.5861 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov.
- Silver Service Card
The City of Alexandria, Senior Services of Alexandria and At Home in Alexandria have launched a new program to connect seniors with local businesses. The Silver Service Card, when presented at participating locations, offers discounts to Alexandria seniors ages 60 and older. To pick up your Silver Service Card, visit Senior Services of Alexandria, 700 Princess St., Mezzanine Level, 703.836.4414. You can also visit At Home in Alexandria, 3139 Mount Vernon Ave., 703.231.0824. View a list of participating businesses and their discounts.
See our Directory for Older Adults and Person with Disabilities or call 703.746.5999 to request a copy.
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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.
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