Local Resources

While most Virginians want to stay in their own homes as they age, many homes need modification to be fully accessible.

An exciting and worthwhile event was held on Jan. 28 in Charlottesville, VA, at Southern Development’s Dunlora Forest subdivision where 36 EasyLiving homes are being constructed. Charlottesville NBC news affiliate channel 29 covered the event. Check it out! Southern Development’s Charlie Armstrong speaks to the market demand for EasyLiving Homes.

AARP is proud to partner with Senior Services of Alexandria for their monthly Senior Resource Center Seminars! These events are free and open to the public. More details, including registration information, will be added as they become available. In the meantime, save these dates!

Please join us for a complimentary screening of Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me, the award-winning documentary chronicling music legend Glen Campbell’s journey after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

As do most Americans, the majority of Virginians want to stay in their own homes as they grow older. Too often, however, families find themselves in crisis when family members, who prize their independence, are unexpectedly required to use a wheelchair or a walker. They then find that a beloved home does not accommodate an individual with physical or other limitations, to include sight or hearing.

This year, AARP Foundation is again providing free tax assistance and preparation for taxpayers with low to moderate income through the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, in its 45thyear, is the nation’s largest free tax assistance and preparation service, giving special attention to those 60 and older. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this free service.

We are inviting members to a free AARP Movies for Grownups pre-release screening of Labor Day, starring Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin. Meet AARP staff, volunteers, and other members during the event and be sure to stop by the AARP table at the theater to learn more about what AARP is doing in your community.

AARP Virginia speakers are ready, willing, and eager to give free presentations to community groups across the state about the Affordable Care Act and the Health Insurance Marketplace. The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, means better coverage for those who already have health insurance, and more options for those who don’t, including a new way to shop for affordable, high-quality coverage. AARP wants to ensure that Americans 50+ understand what Obamacare means for them and their families. There is a lot to learn about the health care law, how it impacts Medicare, as well as new coverage options in Virginia.

Brenda Kelly-Nelum, a loyal AARP volunteer, is a champion for senior citizens. She has been a longtime activist for standing up and protecting seniors from abuse and wrongdoings. A Washington D.C native, Brenda attended public school before they were integrated. In 1954, her 7 th grade year, she went from a small six room elementary school to the quite large Eastern High School. The transformation she said is unforgettable. Brenda continued her education and received a BA from Howard University.

Sens. Adam Ebbin, Barbara Favola, & Janet Howell, Dels. Bob Brink, Patrick Hope, Rob Krupicka, & Alfonso Lopez