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VGCOA Webinar: "Volunteer Check-In Program with Piedmont Senior Resources" This webinar addresses how the COVID pandemic played a major role in the creation of the Volunteer Check-In Call Program in May of 2020 and how Piedmont Senior Resources went about developing a volunteer base to begin their pilot. Not only was the program benefiting clients by creating an outlet for them to receive socia...

The Commonwealth Council on Aging, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, the Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Dominion Energy, and AARP Virginia cordially invite you to join us as we celebrate the Council’s 2024 Best Practices Award Winners! The Best Practices Awards serve to encourage organizations across the Commonwealth to develop and support programs and ...

VGCOA Webinar Series: City of Charlotte's Comprehensive Plan & Aging May 2024 Join us for a presentation with the City of Charlotte as they discuss their newly released Comprehensive Plan and how it touches upon aging issues. Several goals within the Charlotte Future 2040 Plan relate to elevating aging, such as: 10 Minute Neighborhoods, Neighborhood Diversity and Inclusion, Safe and Equitable M...

VGCOA Webinar-Improving Nutrition & Reducing Food Insecurity in Older Adults: Launching New Training Videos & Website Resources | March 2024 The Commonwealth Council on Aging, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services, BES Studios and the Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging presented a webinar on reducing malnutrition and food insecurity among older adults. In 2023, t...

VGCOA Webinar: Virginia's New Dementia State Plan 2024-2027: Elevating Prevention February 27, 2024 Speakers: George Worthington, MS Dementia Services Coordinator, Virginia Dept. for Aging and Rehabilitative Services Lana Sargent, Ph.D., RN, FNP-C, GNP-BC Interim Associate Dean for Practice and Community Engagement SON Alumni Endowed Professor Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Virginia Co...

VGCOA Webinar- Innovation in Program Evaluation: Focusing on What Really Matters January 23, 2024 Tried and true, Logic Models and Theory of Change frameworks help nonprofits communicate how and why their work is expected to result in impact. However, as we have all experienced, these tools are (a) driven by evaluators and funders not created for use of nonprofits; (b) even though the underlyin...

VGCOA Webinar: The ABC's of ADU's With Virginia Housing Join us for a presentation covering affordable housing options and resources for older citizens and individuals with disabilities. The presentation will also include some time on Permanent Supportive Housing. Speaker: Suzanne Armstrong, Suzanne “Sue” Armstrong, MS HDFP Strategic Housing Officer

This presentation will provide an overview of Villages, how they operate, and the various ways in which they support older adults who wish to remain in their homes and communities. It will discuss Virginia's Villages and their place in the state's aging services network. Finally, it will cover how our Virginia Villages Collective group is exploring ways to expand the capacity of existing Villag...

VGCOA Webinar: Funding Opportunities to Expand Transit Supports in the Commonwealth (Department of Rail & Public Transportation 5310 Program) The presentation focuses on funding opportunities through the FTA Section 5310 Funding Program, administered by DRPT, which provides funding for the enhanced mobility of seniors and people with disabilities across the Commonwealth. Jordan Miles of Piedmon...

The Smart Tracking and Referrals (STAR) system utilized by Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens ensures that incoming calls are directed to the intake specialist in the Care Coordination Department so all client needs and unmet client needs can be tracked. The STAR system creates more accountability for staff, generates useful data and provides a better way to serve clients. Phone calls for s...

This webinar provides a detailed overview of LGBTQ history and key components for supporting the aging needs and care of LGBTQ older adults. A review of trauma informed care and application aspects is also provided as they apply to this community.

VGCOA Webinar Series: Commonwealth Council on Aging 2023 Best Practices Award Winners

VGCOA Webinar Series - Commonwealth Council on Aging Award Recognition - 2022 Best Practices Awards: Advancing Innovation in Aging Programs | July 26th 2022

NV Rides is a partnership of 15 volunteer rides program partners in the Northern VA region. NV Rides coordinates a network of local partner organizations driven to help our older neighbors with their transportation needs. Through our partner organizations throughout Northern Virginia, well-organized volunteer drivers are available to help older adults with rides, conversation, and kindness. Ope...

Toxic Ageism: Losing a Decade of Longevity

Virginia's Dementia Infrastructure and Initiatives

2021 Best Practices Awards: Advancing Innovation in Aging Programs

Senior Housing - Trends, Issues, and Options

Medicare Coverage, the COVID-19 Vaccine & Preventative Services

COVID-19 and its Impact on Elder Fraud & Abuse

Public & Private Guardianship in Virginia & Protection of Individuals under VA Guardianship Law

Virginia Nutrition Programs: Aligning with VA’s Roadmap to End Hunger

Well-Being at Work: Addressing Stress as a Caregiver or Healthcare Professional

Serving Rural Older Americans - The Answer is YES!

The Unique Challenges of Social Isolation During the Holidays

Advance Care Planning

Social Isolation in Long Term Care Facilities

Social Isolation in Community Based Services

Issues Revealed for Older Virginians by the Pandemic