AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Meets the fourth Thursday of every month from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Please pre-register by emailing bcarducci@comcast.net . Virtual Early Stage Dementia Support Group Meets the second Wednesday of the month from 10:00am-11:00am. Please pre-register by calling at 703-737-8741 or email aaasupport@ loudoun.gov . Chime In With The AAA Rhythm Makers Join the AAA Rhythm Makers and experience the joy of playing the hand chimes. This hand chime group is for individuals with early to moderate stage cognitive impairment and their care partners. Musical ability is not needed – just the willingness to have fun and create music together. This group meets monthly at the Senior Center of Leesburg (102 North Street NW). Must pre-register by calling 571- 233-2583 or email aaasupport@loudoun.gov. Free 2nd Tu 10:00am-11:00am 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. These 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. Information & Assistance The Elder Resources Information and Assistance program is a confidential service that helps inquirers identify their specific needs through assessment, education, advocacy and assistance. Aging Program Specialists empower individuals, caregivers and allied professionals in the decision making process to determine the best possible options for their particular needs. Senior Cool Care Fans and limited summer cooling assistance is available May 1 - Oct 31 for Loudoun County residents aged 60 years and older who are income eligible. Five full-service senior centers offering a variety of programs and activities for adults 55 and over. The annual membership fee is $36 resident; $54 non-resident. Members receive reduced rates for trips and classes, a monthly newsletter and membership privileges at all senior centers. There is a cost of $4 per meal for adults under 60, and a suggested donation for adults 60 and over, for the congregate lunch program. Facility Rentals SENIOR CENTERS Activities & Fees Attractive rental space is available for groups of all ages at five full service senior centers in Ashburn, Dulles South, Leesburg, Sterling and Purcellville for meetings, family reunions, special events, birthday parties and more. Please call the individual senior center for further information. SENIOR TRIPS The County offers a diverse selection of day and overnight trips, taking seniors ages 55+ to points of interest and special events near and far. Trips are planned and led by PRCS experienced Tour Managers. New interesting and exciting trips are available quarterly on loudoun.gov/SeniorTrips. For more information, call 571-258- 3050 or 571-258-3051. Email SeniorTrips@loudoun.gov to join our email list.
LOUDOUN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING 742 Miller Drive SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 703-777-0257 • loudoun.gov/AAA Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Closed on Labor Day, 9/2, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, 10/14, Election Day, 11/5, Thanksgiving Holiday 12:00pm, 11/27 & 11/28 The Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is the central point of contact for older adults, caregivers, and their families. The mission of the AAA is to foster independence and healthy aging, and improve the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers through comprehensive programs and services. The AAA provides the following programs and services:
• Adult Day Centers • Caregiver Services
• Information & Assistance • Medicare Counseling • Senior Centers • Senior Cool Care • Senior Trips • Volunteer Opportunities
• Case Management Services • Congregate Lunch Programs • Disease Prevention & Health Promotion • Home-Delivered Meals
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 Adult Day Centers are open Monday-Friday 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 success and enjoyment, include art and music therapy, individualized exercise, mentally 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 early stage support groups are available to provide guidance, companionship, and resources. For more information on support groups, call 703-777-0257 or email aaasupport@loudoun.gov . Caregiver education programs offer 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 appropriate. For more information about these programs, call 703-777-0259 or email aaasupport@loudoun.gov . Virtual Caregiver Support Groups Meets the third Saturday of the month from 10:00am-11:30am. Please pre-register by calling 703-777-0259 or email aaasupport@loudoun.gov . Meets the first Wednesday of the month from 4:00pm-5:00pm. Please pre-register by calling 703-771-5334. CAREGIVER SERVICES Family Caregiver Education Series
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