Local Senior Resources
Senior Resources in Virginia
Statewide aging services, benefits programs, and caregiver support available to older adults anywhere in Virginia, in addition to the county-level resources on each town's page.
Reviewed by Valerie VanBooven, RN, BSN
Virginia Area Agencies on Aging
Local aging services
Meals, transportation, Medicare counseling, caregiver support, in-home services, wellness programs and local referrals.
Older adults, adults with disabilities and caregivers; use the county or city directory to find the local agency.
Virginia Easy Access / No Wrong Door
Information and service navigation
Searches statewide and local programs for aging, disability, housing, transportation, caregiver support and long-term services.
Older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers and families.
VICAP Medicare Counseling
Medicare and health insurance counseling
Free, unbiased help understanding Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medigap and related insurance questions.
Medicare beneficiaries, people approaching Medicare eligibility and caregivers; delivered through local AAAs.
Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Resident advocacy
Investigates and helps resolve complaints involving nursing homes, assisted living and home- and community-based long-term care.
Long-term care recipients, residents and their families; complaints may be made confidentially.
Adult Protective Services Hotline
Elder abuse, neglect and exploitation
Accepts reports concerning suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation of an older or incapacitated adult.
Available 24/7; call 911 for immediate danger.
2-1-1 Virginia
Community resource referral
Connects callers with food, housing, utility, transportation, health, caregiver and other community assistance.
Free and confidential statewide help available 24/7; dial 2-1-1 or text CONNECT to 247211.
CommonHelp Virginia
Benefits screening and applications
Online applications for SNAP, energy assistance, health coverage and other public benefits.
Virginia residents seeking state-administered assistance programs.
Virginia Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports
Medicaid and long-term care
Information on nursing facilities, CCC Plus waiver services, PACE, home health, hospice and durable medical equipment.
Medicaid members and applicants who may need long-term services and supports.
Family Caregiver Support and Lifespan Respite
Caregiver support
Caregiver counseling, support groups, education, respite services and possible reimbursement through respite voucher programs.
Unpaid family caregivers; eligibility and availability vary by program and locality.
Nutrition and Meal Services
Meals and nutrition
Home-delivered meals, congregate meals, nutrition education and counseling through local AAAs.
Generally adults age 60+; eligibility and contribution policies vary locally.
Senior Transportation and Virginia GrandDriver
Transportation and driver safety
Local transportation referrals for appointments and errands, plus safe-driving education, mobility planning and CarFit resources.
Older adults, caregivers and aging drivers; local transportation availability varies.
Older Virginians Legal Assistance
Legal help
Free or low-cost help with priority issues such as public benefits, housing, long-term care, health care, abuse and financial exploitation.
Virginia residents age 60+ and their caregivers; contact the local AAA for access.
In-Home Care Services
Home and community-based support
May include personal care, homemaker help, adult day services, reassurance calls and chore services.
Older adults and people with disabilities; availability and cost depend on local funding and eligibility.
Dementia Capable Virginia
Dementia and caregiver support
Dementia road maps, caregiver tip sheets, memory-assessment resources and care-navigation information.
People living with dementia, family caregivers and professionals.
Virginia Assistive Technology System
Assistive technology and equipment
Information, demonstrations, short-term equipment loans and guidance on assistive technology and durable medical equipment.
Virginians with disabilities, older adults, caregivers and service providers.
Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Veterans benefits and support
Helps veterans and families access benefits, health care, long-term care, employment and other services.
Virginia veterans, service members and eligible family members.
County & Town Resources in Virginia
Choose a town to see senior centers, meals on wheels, parks, and other local resources near you.