Welcome to the Virginia Department for the Aging
Mission Statement:
The Virginia Department for the Aging fosters the independence and well-being of older Virginians and supports their caregivers through leadership, advocacy and oversight of state and community programs, and guides the Commonwealth in preparing for an aging population.
Virginia Easy Access
Virginia Easy Access is an easy to use and easy to understand resource available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide information about topics and programs of particular interest to seniors, adults with disabilities, and those who care for them. Virginia Easy Access provides a simple method to search for specific services anywhere in Virginia. Virginia Easy Access is a gateway to VirginiaNavigator (which lists over 21,000 programs and services throughout the Commonwealth) and to the 2-1-1 Virginia Call Center.
Click on the logo or this text link to access the site at easyaccess.virginia.gov.
No Wrong Door
“No Wrong Door” is the Commonwealth of Virginia’s approach to one-stop for adult health and human services. The vision of the No Wrong Door System is to have Resource Centers in every community serving as highly visible and trusted places where individuals can turn for information on the full range of long-term support options and entry to public long-term support programs and benefits.
Click on the image or this link to access vda.virginia.gov/nowrongdoor.asp.
Project 2025: Enhanced Access to Legal Assistance for Older Adults in Virginia
According to various projections, there will be over one million more Older Adults in Virginia by the year 2025. We are preparing now to ensure that seniors and their caregivers have adequate access to legal information and legal assistance when needed. Click on the image at right or this link to visit the Project 2025 web site, or read more about it on our site in this PDF document. (07/17/2008)
State Plans For Aging Services
As the Baby Boom generation races toward traditional retirement age, the number of older adults in Virginia will reach 1.8 million by 2030 – more than double that population in 2000. Recognizing the coming “Age Wave,” the 2008 Virginia General Assembly expanded the duties of the Virginia Department for the Aging by mandating a four-year planning process for aging services. The initial 2009 Four Year Plan for Aging Services presents a comprehensive picture of where we are now and where we need to go to effectively meet the needs and leverage the human resources of Virginia’s rapidly aging population. For more on Virginia's future, visit our Plans & Reports page.
Virginia GrandDriver
While most older drivers are good drivers, the physical changes associated with aging can ultimately affect our ability to drive safely. The Virginia GrandDriver web site provides information about aging and its effects on driving.
Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program
Want to Help Your Community?
Your talents can have a meaningful impact on the lives of Medicare beneficiaries in your community.
The Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) has a variety of volunteer opportunities for people with different skills and interests.
Join VICAP’s COMPASS Team Today!
Call us at 1-800-552-3402 and tell us you want to be a VICAP volunteer.
Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
The Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) makes Prescription Drug Coverage available to Medicare beneficiaries. This prescription drug coverage (Medicare Part D) is designed to help individuals who qualify for Medicare pay for the prescriptions they need.
Other (Non-Medicare) Prescription Drug Assistance
In addition to Medicare Part D, there are other types of prescription drug assistance programs available, such as those offered by non-for-profit organizations, membership groups and pharmaceutical companies.
Click on the image or text link to access vda.virginia.gov/PrescriptionDrugAssistanceProgramsInVA.pdf.
Aging News
The News page contains items of interest to Virginia's aging population, their families and caregivers, or to individuals who work or volunteer in the aging field. Click the "News" icon at right to see the latest updates.
