Staying in Your Home

If you are one of the many older adults who want to age in place in your own home, take time to plan for your home accessibility, safety features, and access to support services and family.

Programs & Services

Currently showing 677 local programs & services.
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Personal Care

Programs that provide assistance in your home with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and mobility support that is provided by paraprofessionals. Food preparation and housekeeping services may or may not be provided by personal care assistants.

Personal and Homemaker Services

ACCfamily

1800 Diagonal Road, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314

See map: Google Maps

Main: (703) 549-7894
Toll-Free: (877) 549-7894
Home Care Registry, In-home Companion Services

Adult And Aging Division, Fairfax County Department of Family Services

(Electronic Home Care Registry), 12011 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax, VA 22035

See map: Google Maps

Main: (703) 324-7948
Personal Care

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens (AASC)

216 College Ridge Road, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

See map: Google Maps

Main: (276) 964-4915
Fax: (276) 963-0130
Toll-Free: (800) 656-2272
Personal Care and Medicaid Personal Care

Bay Aging

5306 Old Virginia Street, PO Box 610, Urbanna, VA 23175

See map: Google Maps

Main: (804) 758-2386
Fax: (804) 758-5773
Personal Care including ADLs, IADLs, and Private Duty Skilled Nursing

Capital City Nurses; Alexandria Office

5568 General Washington Drive, Suite A-211, Alexandria, VA 22312

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Main: (703) 750-3170
Fax: (703) 750-3172
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Balance and Fall Prevention

Programs that help to prevent falls in older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Sentara Martha Jefferson Balance & Fall Prevention Assessment

Sentara Martha Jefferson Outpatient Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapy

590 Peter Jefferson Parkway, 2nd Floor, Charlottesville, VA 22911

See map: Google Maps

Main: (434) 817-4284
Toll-Free: (800) 633-6353
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens (AASC)

216 College Ridge Road, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

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Main: (276) 964-4915
Fax: (276) 963-0130
Toll-Free: (800) 656-2272
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

Bay Aging

112 Peach Grove Lane, Montross, VA 22520

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Main: (804) 493-0238 x1411
Fax: (804) 493-0733
Toll-Free: (800) 493-0238
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc.

501 12th Street, Corner of Madison and 12th, Lynchburg, VA 24504

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Main: (434) 385-9070
Fax: (434) 385-9209
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls

District Three Governmental Cooperative

4453 Lee Highway, Marion, VA 24354

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Main: (276) 783-8157
Fax: (276) 783-3003
Toll-Free: (800) 541-0933
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Assistive Technology

Also referred to as adaptive technology it includes programs, devices, and resources that help people with disabilities increase their mobility and/or ability to communicate and live more comfortably.

Technology Assistance Program (TAP), Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Speech Disability

Access Independence, Inc.

324 Hope Drive, Winchester, VA 22601

See map: Google Maps

Main: (540) 662-4452
Fax: (540) 662-4474
Technology Assistance Program (TAP) for Deaf and Hearing Impaired

Eastern Shore Center for Independent Living

36282 Lankford Hwy, Suite 13-D, Belle Haven, VA 23306

See map: Google Maps

Main: (757) 414-0100
Fax: (757) 414-0205
Toll-Free: (800) 384-2988
Technology Assistance Program (TAP) for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Endependence Center, Inc. (ECICIL)

6300 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, VA 23502

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Main: (757) 461-8007
Fax: (757) 455-8223
Assistive Technology and Durable Medical Equipment

Absolute Mobility

6661 Hickory Fork Road B, Hayes, VA 23072

See map: Google Maps

Main: (757) 479-6872
Independent Living Products

All American Mobility Services

1273 Central Park Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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Main: (540) 361-1679
Toll-Free: (888) 361-5988
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Home Delivered Meals

Meals for homebound persons sometimes called "meals on wheels". Also includes meal kit, prepared meal and restaurant delivery services.

Home Delivered Meals

Alexandria Aging and Adult Services Division

4850 Mark Center Drive, 9th Floor, Alexandria, VA 22311

See map: Google Maps

Main: (703) 746-5999
Fax: (571) 266-0473
Home Delivered Meals

Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens (AASC)

216 College Ridge Road, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609

See map: Google Maps

Main: (276) 964-4915
Fax: (276) 963-0130
Toll-Free: (800) 656-2272
Home Delivered Meals, Meals on Wheels of Arlington

Arlington Aging and Disability Services

2100 Washington Boulevard, 4th Floor, Arlington, VA 22204

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Main: (703) 522-0811
Fax: (703) 228-1148
Meals on Wheels

Bay Aging

5306 Old Virginia St, P O Box 610, Urbanna, VA 23175

See map: Google Maps

Main: (804) 758-2386
Fax: (804) 758-5773
Home Delivered Meals

Central Virginia Alliance for Community Living, Inc.

501 12th Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504

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Main: (434) 385-9070
Fax: (434) 385-9209
Toll-Free: (866) 255-6868
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Statewide and Nationwide

Assistive Technology

Vaccine Access Consultation

Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)

2001 Maywill Street, Suite 202, Richmond, VA 23230

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Main: (804) 662-9990
Toll-Free: (800) 552-5019
Social Connection Assistive Technology Consultation

Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)

2001 Maywill Street, Suite 202, Richmond, VA 23230

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Main: (804) 662-9990
Toll-Free: (800) 552-5019
Assistive Technology, Virginia Reuse Network

Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS)

2001 Maywill Street, Suite 202, Richmond, VA 23230

See map: Google Maps

Main: (800) 435-8490
Toll-Free: (800) 464-9950
Access Now App

Access Now

2821 Emerywood Parkway, Suite 200, Richmond, VA 23294

See map: Google Maps

Main: (804) 622-8145
Fax: (877) 220-5608
Disability Accessible Products

Accessible Environments, Inc.

106 Wingate Drive, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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Main: (757) 565-3444
Fax: (757) 565-1570
Toll-Free: (800) 643-5906
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Personal Care

Personal Care Referral

Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS)

1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Henrico, VA 23229

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Main: (804) 662-9333
Fax: (804) 662-9354
Toll-Free: (800) 552-3402
Find a Caregiver

CareLinx

1350 Bayshore Highway, Suite 850, Burlingame, CA 94010

See map: Google Maps

Main: (800) 494-3106
Toll-Free: (800) 494-3106

Home Delivered Meals

Meals for homebound persons sometimes called "meals on wheels". Also includes meal kit, prepared meal and restaurant delivery services.

Home Delivered Meals Referral

DARS, Office for Aging Services, Division of Community Living

1610 Forest Avenue, Suite 100, Henrico, VA 23229

See map: Google Maps

Main: (804) 662-9333
Fax: (804) 662-9354
Toll-Free: (800) 552-3402
Meal Kit Delivery

Blue Apron

See map: Google Maps

Main: (646) 891-4349
Meal Kit Delivery

Daily Harvest

See map: Google Maps
Meal Kit Delivery

Dinnerly

See map: Google Maps

Main: (888) 267-2850
Restaurant Delivery and Pick Up Ordering

DoorDash

See map: Google Maps

Main: (855) 973-1040
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Balance and Fall Prevention

Programs that help to prevent falls in older adults and individuals with disabilities.

Information and Support, Balance and Dizziness Disorders

Vestibular Disorders Association

5018 NE 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

See map: Google Maps

Main: (503) 229-7705
Fax: (503) 229-8064
Toll-Free: (800) 837-8428

Articles

Age in Action: Universal Design in Housing

This Age in Action newsletter explores the obstacles and benefits of "aging in place" and presents important information about universal design and how it can help older adults or those with mobility problems remain in their homes.
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Aging in Place: Growing Older at Home

Living at home as you age requires careful consideration and planning. Learn how you can make some changes to help maintain your independence.
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Aging in Place: Tips on Making Home Safe and Accessible

Living at home as you age requires careful consideration and planning. Learn how you can make some changes to help maintain your independence.
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Alternatives to Nursing Homes

There are a host of options other than nursing home care when someone needs assistance with daily life. Learn about the alternatives and discover how you can find out more about each.
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Frequently Asked Questions about HUD's Reverse Mortgages

Your home could help finance part of your retirement. The FHA insured reverse mortgage program from HUD is available to homeowners 62 and older. Learn more about how this program works.
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Home Care Safety for the Caregiver

Important tips to help family caregivers make their homes as safe as possible.
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Home Improvement Scams: Tools to Reduce Your Risk

When maintaining your home and making modifications to accommodate your needs it's important to be aware of possible home improvement scams.
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Home Modification and Repair: Action Ideas for Older Persons and Their Families

Special issues older adults face when undertaking home repair or when modifying their home to fit elder needs.
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How to Determine a Senior Needs Help at Home

Receiving services at home can help older adults with normal activities and needs so that they can remain at home to age in place.
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Make Aging in Place Your Plan: The Key to Living Longer and Independently

"Aging in place" provides an option for staying in your own home with supports and services as you age.
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Senior Citizens Handbook: Reverse Mortgages

This section of the Virginia State Bar's Senior Citizen Handbook provides information about reverse mortgages and Home Equity Conversion mortgages (HECM). The information provided includes some frequently asked questions and answers.
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The Peter Pan Dilemma: Aging in Place

The job as a home modification contractor and aging in place specialist, is to help as many people as possible remain independently in their own homes as long as they choose to. This article explains important considerations for you or your family member when considering hiring a contractor.
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The Village Movement in Virginia: A Better Way to Age in Place

The Neighborhood Village movement helps older adults continue living in their homes and thriving in their neighborhoods.
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Universal Design: Process, Principles, and Applications

This article describes how to apply universal design to any product or environment.
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Books & Guides

AARP HomeFit Guide 2020

The AARP HomeFit Guide provides smart ways to make a home comfortable and safe for older adults and people of all ages.
Housing Options for Older Adults

Housing Options for Older Adults is a resource guide for making housing decisions as you grow older.

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