Aging Well in Alexandria
Aging Well in Alexandria
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A Livable Community for All Ages
October 2017
A collaborative communication effort between
At Home In Alexandria (AHA),
City of Alexandria Division of Aging and Adult Services,
and Senior Services of Alexandria
Alexandria’s Meals on Wheels program is growing and serving more clients than ever. More volunteers are needed, and Senior Services of Alexandria is inviting local businesses and faith communities to volunteer as a group to deliver meals on wheels on a regular basis. It is a great way to give back to those in need. Meals are delivered seven days a week, 365 days a year. Organizations can pick a day that suits their schedule and the time commitment is just 1 ½ -2 hours. Please contact SSA at 703 836 4414 ext. 115 for more information about this opportunity to serve the community!
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Looking for a way to improve your strength and balance? Stay Active and Independent for Life ((SAIL) may be the program for you. SAIL is a fitness program for older adults that can help reduce the risk of falling. Each class can be tailored to fit individual needs and fitness level. The program utilizes trained leaders to teach the twelve week program. For more information about SAIL, call the Regional Training Office at Marymount University 703.908.7680 or Email rto@marymount.edu.
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The City of Alexandria has joined the nationwide “Smart911” service, which lets residents, businesses and visitors provide information to 9-1-1 dispatchers in advance of emergencies. The free Smart911 service allows individuals and businesses to create online safety profiles with home, workplace and mobile phone numbers, along with additional information that would be valuable to dispatchers and first responders during an emergency. This information often includes home or work addresses, medical conditions, hazardous materials on the property, pets, and emergency contacts. Even with a safety profile, it is still important that 9-1-1 callers, particularly those with mobile phones, provide their current locations to dispatchers at the start of each call. Smart911 safety profiles are kept confidential and secure, and are only available to trained dispatchers in participating 9-1-1 centers across the country. For more information and frequently asked questions, and to create a Smart911 safety profile, visit 911. For assistance, please call 703.746.HELP (4357).
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At Home in Alexandria (AHA), the city’s first “village concept” for aging in place, enables older residents to remain in their homes as they age. Through a network of enriching and supportive services, members enrolled in the fee based program receive assistance with transportation, home repairs, computer support, gardening and much more. AHA also offers social and cultural outings and events. Contact the AHA office for additional information at 703.231.0824 or go to
The Division of Aging and Adult Services is part of Alexandria’s Department of Community and Human Services serving seniors, their caregivers and adults with disabilities. Promoting economic independence, self-sufficiency and security through home and community based services; the division serves the diverse needs of Alexandria residents as they grow older. For more information call 703.746.5999 or go to aging
Senior Services of Alexandria, SSA, operates the Meals on Wheels delivery program and DOT Paratransit reservations for the City of Alexandria; they present education programs, a speaker series, and a monthly cable television production, Senior Living in Alexandria. SSA and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria operate the Animeals on Wheels program, providing food for pets of low-income seniors. SSA’s Friendly Visitor Program matches volunteers with seniors for weekly visits, enhancing connections to the Community. SSA also operates a Groceries to Go Program for seniors who have difficulty shopping. Contact Mary Lee Anderson at 703.836.4414 ext. 111 for more information or go to
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Together we can meet the needs of seniors and their caregivers in Alexandria.
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