Local Resources

Caring for a loved one? Have caregiving challenges and questions?

AARP Virginia encourages everyone to help end senior hunger by giving soup and crackers to the Local Office on Aging (LOA)’s annual Soup for Seniors collection. Contributions will make a huge difference in the lives of your homebound neighbors.

Are you caring for a relative in your household who has a disability or chronic condition? Learn to apply for up to $400 in reimbursement for respite services.

Help ensure the City of Roanoke remains an Age-Friendly City!

Fairfax County has announced the availability of a number of affordable one-level condos designed for older adults. The condos are located in a new 55+ community called Crest of Alexandria on Telegraph Road between Kingstowne and Fort Belvoir and close to shopping and other amenities. Find more information , email Santiago.Sanchez@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-246-5165, TTY 711.

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FEMA and Virginia Department of Emergency Management officials to answer questions

Peninsula Area on Aging and AARP Virginia present the 9th annual job fair for mature workers

Join us at the Blacksburg Health and Wellness Fair Wednesday, September 19 from noon- 4:00 p.m. at the Christiansburg Recreation Center. There will be various vendors and VCOM medical students and faculty at the fair and have the opportunity to get your flu shots, health screenings, exhibits on home improvements and more. This event is free and open to the public, and there will be light refreshments.

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