Aging & Adult Services

The Aging and Adult Services Division serves older adults and adults with disabilities with special emphasis given to those who have a low income and are most at risk of being institutionalized. We also serve as the Area Agency on Aging and provide support for the Alexandria Commission on Aging.
Page updated on May 1, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Community Cookouts

All are welcome to join us at a community cookout for free food, giveaways and resources!

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Excellence In Aging Awards

The Alexandria Commission on Aging (COA) will hold its annual Excellence in Aging Awards Program, Tuesday, May 13 at 5:30 p.m. Join us at City Hall in the Vola Lawson Lobby to announce this years winners! RSVP to agingcommission@alexandriava.gov

Previous Winners 

 

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Upcoming Medicare 101 Presentations

State certified VICAP Counselors from City of Alexandria will conduct free Medicare presentations From May 27 through July 18 at these locations. Please register directly to the library.

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Senior Cool Care Program

Do you need cooling in your home? Must be 60 years of age or older, single household of $1956 monthly income or less/ $2644 limit for household of two. Contact us at 703.746.5999 to apply.

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Survey Aging Services and Needs

Please answer this quick survey to let us know what matters to you and how we can make Alexandria more Age-Friendly.

For assistance completing the survey call 703.746.3339

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. USE ONLINE REPORTING INSTEAD. We also serve as the Area Agency on Aging and provide support for the Alexandria Commission on Aging.

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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Home-based Care Program

Information about in-home services.

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Nutrition & Health

Information about DCHS's nutrition and health programs.

Medicare Insurance Counseling, Directory of Resources, Information & Referral

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Medicare Counseling

Information about Medicare insurance for senior citizens.

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Directory of Resources

Directory of local and national resources for older adults and adults with disabilities.

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Information & Referral

Information & Referral for Older Adults.

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 (APS).

APS Online Reporting

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Information Packet For Guardians

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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

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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AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities Recognition

City of Alexandria is recognized for its age-friendly leadership, achievements, and continuing commitment toward being a livable community for people of all ages. 

Commission of the Year Impact Award

2024 Commission of the Year Impact Award

Congratulations to the Commission on Aging for winning the Commission of the Year Impact Award!

Meeting Materials and Resources

Commission on Aging Meetings

Agenda, virtual link (if applicable), and meeting notes for all meetings of the Commission on Aging.