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 April 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Excellence In Aging Awards

The Alexandria Commission on Aging (COA) is seeking nominations for its annual Excellence in Aging Awards.  The submission deadline is Wednesday, April 2 at 5 p.m. The awards program will be held at City Hall in the Vola Lawson Lobby on Tuesday, May 13.

Previous Winners 

 Complete your nomination

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Shark Tank: Launch Your Business in Alexandria!

Learn key steps to launch and run a successful business, get guidance to create a business plan, present your idea to a panel for feedback and potential funding opportunities.
 
Must attend all three sessions. April 17, May 22, June 26 at 6 p.m. 

Contact 877.549.7894 or jl@accfamily.com, more details

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Advance Care Planning

April 16 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. Join us in the lobby from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4850 Mark Center Drive to get resources to help talk about end of life wishes for yourself or a loved one. This is important for everyone!

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Surveying 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.