Community Support Services
Arlington Adult Day Program
Provides daytime caregiver services, counseling and referrals, as well as physical, therapeutic and social activities, nutritious hot lunches, snacks and more. Some activities are led by volunteers. Walter Reed Adult Day Health Center, 2909 16th St. S., Arlington, 703-228-5340; arlingtonva.us/locations/walter-reed-adult-center
Arlington Adult Protective Services
Identifies and investigates reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation involving persons 60 and older. 703-228-1700; aging-disability.arlingtonva.us/programs/aps
Arlington County Aging & Disability Resource Center
Check this portal for a big list of helpful resources, from emergency preparedness for seniors to adult day services, caregiver support and fraud prevention. aging-disability.arlingtonva.us Arlington County Fire Department Offers free home safety checks to residents of Arlington and the City of Falls Church, with an eye toward eliminating fire hazards. Call your local fire station to request a visit. fire.arlingtonva.us/community-services/free-home-safety-checks
Arlington County Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP)
Provides Medicare counseling to Medicare beneficiaries within Arlington County, including free classes that help unpack the ABC’s of Medicare (2020 classes are listed here). Arlington Aging & Disability Services Division, 2100 Washington Blvd., 4th Floor, Arlington, 703-228-1711, aging-disability.arlingtonva.us/programs/vicap/classes/
Arlington Food Assistance Center
Elderly residents make up nearly 14 percent of those turning to AFAC for food assistance so they needn’t choose between buying medication or food. 2708 S. Nelson St., Arlington, 703- 845-8486; afac.org
Arlington Neighborhood Village
This nonprofit offers programs designed to allow older residents to continue living in their own homes. Adult volunteers provide transportation and shopping assistance, access to social and cultural activities, health and wellness programs, simple home repairs and more. 2666 Military Road, Arlington, 703-509-8057; arlnvil.org
Arlington Transportation Services
County transportation options for seniors include discounts on Metro, ART bus and taxi service; shared-ride transportation to local senior centers; MetroAccess “curb-to-curb” public transportation; Senior Loops grocery shopping shuttles and more. aging-disability.arlingtonva.us/resources/transportation
Fairfax County Services for Older Adults
Visit this portal for resources on topics ranging from insurance counseling and protective services to caregiver support. The site includes videos, webinars and podcasts on a number of senior issues. fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults
Inova Health System
Inova offers a host of health and wellness classes (from strength training and chronic disease self-management to grandparenting), home safety assessments, caregiver consultations and more through its ElderLink partnership with the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging. inova.org/our-services/inova-senior-services
Legal Services of Northern Virginia
The Elder Law practice group of this nonprofit law firm provides legal services to clients 60 and older in cases involving Medicaid or Medicare coverage, Social Security, disability benefits, nursing home or assisted living care, public benefits, debt collection, elder abuse, identity theft and advance directives. 10700 Page Ave., Suite 100, Fairfax, 703-778-6800; lsnv.org
Meals on Wheels of Northern Virginia
Provides weekday meal delivery (two meals per day) to Arlington County residents who are homebound. Reduced pricing is available based on need. 703-522-0811, mealsonwheelsarlington.com
Northern Virginia Family Service Money Management
This program helps Arlingtonians 60 and older with budgeting, bill-paying and other financial services with a goal of maintaining their homeownership and independence. 4435 N. Pershing Drive, Arlington, 703-276-2309, nvfs.org/assistance/money-management-seniors
Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
As part of a nationwide network established under the federal Older Americans Act, this program advocates for the rights of residents of long-term care facilities in the City of Alexandria, Fairfax County, Arlington County and Loudoun County. 703-324-5861, fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults/long-term-care-ombudsman-program
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Offers coupons for adults 60 and older who meet financial eligibility to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at participating Arlington farmers markets. aging-disability.arlingtonva.us/programs/farmers-market
Social 60+ Café
This Arlington Parks & Recreation program helps older residents maintain their independence by providing affordable, hot meals in a social setting, plus transportation, fun activities and nutrition services. The café is available in multiple senior center locations. 703-228-4747 (option 3); parks.arlingtonva.us/programs/adults-55/social-60-cafe
Virginia Hospital Center
The hospital provides the Philips Lifeline Medical Alert System for all of Northern Virginia, as well as a host of exercise classes (from mall walking to chair yoga), caregiver support groups, free memory screenings and free lectures on topics ranging from stroke, depression or Parkinson’s disease to non-health-related matters such as financial scams, clutter and downsizing. virginiahospitalcenter.com/programs/community/senior/default.aspx
Virginia Insurance Counseling & Assistance Program (VICAP)
Developed by the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services in partnership with the Bureau of Insurance, this free, unbiased, confidential counseling program offers health insurance education and assistance to seniors and their families. Assists with decisions about Medicare, prescription drug plans, supplemental insurance and long-term care insurance, including applications for low-income subsidies. 800-552-3402, vda.virginia.gov/vicap.htm