Statewide and Nationwide
Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
Programs and support for adults with Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias.
Alzheimer's Disease Publications
Information and Products
Alzheimer's Research, Resources
Wandering Tracking and Prevention
Aging in Place with a Human Touch
Alzheimer's Public Education
Caregiver Support
Support groups, services, and programs that alleviate caregiver burden.
Virginia Caregiver Coalition (VCC)
Caregiver Resource Center (online)
Caregiver Services
Caregiver Support
Caregiver Class and Support Group
Caring for You, Caring for Me (CFYCFM)
VA Caregiver Support Services
Grandparent and Kinship Care Supports
Programs in which the full time care, supervision, nurturing and protection of a minor child is the responsibility of a grandparent, aunt, uncle or other relative, member of the child’s tribe or clan, godparent, stepparent, friend of family or another adult who has a long-standing relationship with the child or the family. In many cases, the programs are specifically for grandparents including those raising grandchildren.
Kinship Navigators, Family First Virginia
In-Home Assistance
Programs that provide assistance in performing routine household, yard and/or community activities for older adults and people with disabilities, or others who need or want these services. Some of these services may include meal preparation, light housekeeping, errand running, grocery shopping, or transportation to appointments. The objective of in-home assistance is to help the recipient sustain independent living in a clean, safe and healthy environment.
Homemaker Services Referral
Transportation, Deliveries, and Home Services Scheduling
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services
Home Based Services, Adult Services Program
Ombudsman
A state agency that investigates complaints made by or on behalf of persons in nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities and assisted living facilities and for persons receiving community-based services, such as home health and personal care.
Long Term Care Problem Assistance
Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Statewide
Personal Care
Programs that provide assistance in your home with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, toileting and mobility support that is provided by paraprofessionals. Food preparation and housekeeping services may or may not be provided by personal care assistants.
Personal Care Referral
Find a Caregiver
Wellness and Alternative Health
Programs that promote a healthy state of well being including health education, exercise, diet, medical care and alternative therapies.