Aging & Adult Services
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Aging & Adult Services Description
Aging & Adult Services offers supportive home and community services to eligible adults. Speak with a Certified Information and Referral Specialist Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Please leave a message or send an email. Please DO NOT EMAIL ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES REPORTS. We also serve as the Area Agency on Aging and provide support for the Alexandria Commission on Aging.
Highlights
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Centenarian Celebration
On September 10, we will be honoring older adults living in the City of Alexandria who are 100 years of age or older! Please complete your nomination by August 13. View further details . For questions call 703.836.4414, ext. 110 or email admin@seniorservicesalex.org
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Medicare 101 Presentations
Understand the basics of Medicare virtually or at a participating library.
Aug. 3 or Aug. 14 at 1 p.m., Aug. 23 at 11 a.m., or Aug. 28 at 2 p.m.
Register at Events - Alexandria Library (alexlibraryva.org)
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Farm Market Fresh
Is your monthly income less than $2,322? Are you age 60 or older? Eligible older adults may receive $50.00 worth of vouchers to be used at a local farmers markets. Apply every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4850 Mark Center Drive, 9th floor, Aging, or complete the online application
Caregiver Resources
Financial Resources & Volunteering
Housing
In-Home Services
Medicare Insurance Counseling, Directory of Resources, Information & Referral
Recreation & Transportation
Safety, Protection & Legal Services
Older Adult Clinical Services
Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging (COA) serves as the principal advocate for issues relating to aging and promotes the implementation of the Older Americans Act and other age-pertinent laws and policies in Alexandria and the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Commission advances programs and services that address the needs of older Alexandrians, especially for (but not exclusively) low-income residents.
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2024 Commission of the Year Impact Award
Congratulations to the Commission on Aging for winning the Commission of the Year Impact Award!
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Commission on Aging (COA) Excellence in Aging Awardees
Congratulations to the 2024 winners:
Public Service Award: Barbara Ravenell
Excellence in Aging Award for an Organization: Southern Belle Cleaners
Lois Van Valkenburgh Excellence in Aging Award for an Individual: W. Thomas Reeder
Annie B. Rose Lifetime Achievement Award: Bennie Blackley