AREA AGENCY ON AGING
Virtual Early Stage Dementia Support Group Meets the second Wednesday of the month from 10:00-11:00am. 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 10:00-11:00am 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. Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) Exercise Class This evidence-based falls prevention group fitness program combines aerobics, balance, strength and stretching exercises to help older adults improve balance and mobility while helping to reduce the risk of falls. This class meets twice per week at the PRCS Main Office in Leesburg (742 Miller Drive SE). Pre-registration is required. To sign-up, call 703-777- 0257 or email aaasupport@loudoun.gov . Free Tues & Thurs 3:00-4:00pm Information & Assistance The Elder Resources Information and Assistance program is a confidential service that helps older adults and caregivers identify 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 needs. Senior Cool Care Fans and limited summer cooling assistance are available May 1 - October 31 for Loudoun County residents aged 60 years and older who are income eligible. Five full-service senior centers offer 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 Attractive rental space is available for groups of all ages at five full service senior centers in Ashburn, Dulles South, Leesburg, Sterling and Purcell- ville 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 aged 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. SENIOR CENTERS Activities & Fees
LOUDOUN COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING 742 Miller Drive SE, Leesburg, VA 703-777-0257 • loudoun.gov/AAA Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Closed Juneteenth, 6/19 and Independence Day, 7/4 The Loudoun 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, 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 • 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 Loudoun County Adult Day Centers are open Monday-Friday from 7:30am-5:30pm. Our structured therapeutic programming is designed to create success and enjoyment. The range of activities include music, art, yoga, gardening, mentally stimulating games, nature, sensory and creative activities, evidence-based exercise programs, and community outings. Our person-centered care includes cueing and prompting to preserve independence for as long as possible, assistance with personal needs, medication management, nutritious hot lunches, snacks and monthly 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, as well as provide a partnership in the caregiving journey as care needs change. 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 SERVICES Family Caregiver Education Series 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 703-777-0257 or email aaasupport@loudoun.gov . Virtual Caregiver Support Groups Meets the third Saturday of the month from 10:00-11:30am. Please pre- register by calling 703-777-0257 or email aaasupport@loudoun.gov . Meets the fourth Thursday of every month from 3:00-4:00pm. Please pre-register by emailing aaasupport@loudoun.gov .
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