THE KING LIVE! Let’s celebrate Elvis’s Birthday with friends, cake, and a show by Elvis E! 227612-05 F 1/6 12:00pm-2:00pm Members: $3/person plus lunch donation - $5/door if available Non-Members: $6/person plus lunch donation - $8/door if available
DISEASE PREVENTION & HEALTH PROMOTION The Area Agency on Aging offers evidence-based disease prevention and health promotion programs and services for older adults, caregivers, and their families. The programs provide information and education to help older adults improve or maintain health-related quality of life through preventing, treating, and reducing the effects of chronic conditions. LIVE WELL! WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS & LIVE WELL! WITH DIABETES Learn how to manage the challenges of living with or caring for someone with a chronic condition. This six-week workshop provides information, teaches practical skills, and gives people confidence and motivation. Topics to be covered include: nutrition and physical activity, dealing with difficult emotions, communication, how to get better sleep, and understanding medication. Healthy snacks and course materials will be provided. To find a workshop near you, call 703-771-5407 or send an email to aaasupport@loudoun.gov. INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE The Elder Resources team links older adults and their caregivers to supportive community services.
SENIOR CENTERS
ACTIVITIES & FEES Four full-service senior centers and one senior activity center offer a variety of programs and activities for adults 55 and over. The annual membership fee is $32/ person ($48/non-residents). Members receive lower rates for trips and classes, a monthly newsletter and membership privileges at all senior centers. There is a cost of $4/meal for adults under 60, and a suggested donation for adults 60 and over, for the congregate lunch program. FACILITY RENTALS Attractive rental space is available for groups of all ages at three full service senior centers in Leesburg, Sterling and Purcellville for meetings, family reunions, spe- cial events, birthday parties and more. Please call the individual senior center for further information. ADULT DAY CENTERS LOCATIONS Eastern Loudoun Adult Day Center (Ashburn):..............................571-258-3232 Loudoun County Adult Day Center at Leesburg:...........................703-771-5334 Mac Brownell Adult Day Center (Purcellville):...............................571-258-3402 PARTICIPANTS Our centers are open M-F from 7:30am-5:30pm to provide a safe, social and interactive environment for seniors with cognitive and/or physical disabilities who are unable to be home alone safely. Activities and services, designed to elicit suc- cess and enjoyment, include art and music therapy, individualized exercise, men- tally stimulating games, assistance with personal needs, medication management, nutritious hot lunches and snacks, and health monitoring. Limited transportation is available to some areas. Fees are based on a sliding scale. CAREGIVERS Adult Day Centers provide respite for those needing support and time away from caregiving. Caregiver and Alzheimer’s disease support groups are available to provide insight, guidance, companionship, and resources. Caregiver education programs are also available. For more information, call 703-771-5407 or email aaasupport@loudoun.gov.
LOUDOUN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING 742 Miller Drive SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 703-777-0257 Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm loudoun.gov/aaa
The Loudon County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is the central point of contact for seniors, caregivers, and their families. The mission of the agency is to foster independence and healthy aging, and improve the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers through comprehensive programs and services. AAA provides the following programs and services:
Adult Day Centers Caregiver Services
Information & Assistance Medicare Counseling Senior Centers Senior Cool Care Volunteer Opportunities
Case Management Services Congregate Lunch Programs Disease Prevention & Health Promotion Home Delivered Meals
CAREGIVER SERVICES
FAMILY CAREGIVER EDUCATION SERIES Our education series offers learning opportunities for older adults, caregivers and family members on topics related to aging. These programs enhance the ability of caregivers and family members to provide (informal) care for as long as appro- priate. For more information about these programs, call 703-771-5407 or email aaasupport@loudoun.gov. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Meets the first Wednesday of the month at 4:00pm at the Leesburg Adult Day Center (16501 Meadowview Court, Leesburg, VA 20175). For more information, call 703-331-5334. Meets the third Saturday of the month at 10:00am at the Waltonwood (44141 Rus- sell Branch Parkway, Ashburn, VA 20147). For information, call 703-771-5407. VIRTUAL CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS Meets the third Saturday of the month. Please pre-register in advance by contact- ing Erin Nesbitt at erin.nesbitt@loudoun.gov. Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Please pre-regis- ter by calling Jaimee Conner at 703-771-5334. Meets the fourth Thursday of every month from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Please pre-reg- ister by contacting Bobbi Carducci at bcarducci@comcast.net.
SENIOR TRIPS
See page 26 for our Senior Trips.
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General Registration Begins November 10
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