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• Adult Guardianship and Conservatorship in Virginia (2008)
  8.5" x 11" 16 pages, 44 KB.



• Adult Guardianship Mediation Services
  briefly describes mediation services and provides contact information for The Association for Conflict Resolution and
  The Center for Social Gerontology.
  8.5" x 11", 1 page, 97 KB.



• AlzPossible
  Flyer on the Commonwealth of Virginia's Comprehensive
  Virtual Center on Alzheimer's Disease,
  8.5" x 11", 1 page, 379 KB.



• Annual Summary of Reports on Progress in Addressing the Impact of the Aging Population by State Agencies,
   
  2009: Report Document No. 162,
  8.5" x 11", 38 pages, 202 KB.
   
  2008: Report Document No. 191,
  8.5" x 11", 41 pages, 162 KB.



• Around the House
  contains tips on housecleaning and storage to help
  individuals live independently.
  8.5" x 14" tri-fold, 2 pages, 80.4 KB.


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• Assistive Technology and Aging
  A Handbook for Virginians Who Are Aging And Their Caregivers.
  8.5" x 11", 61 pages, 824 KB.



• Avoid Scams and Fraud
  8.5" x 11", tri-fold, 2 pages.



• Be Informed, Be Aware, Be Involved Brochure
  produced by the
  
  U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA),
  11" x 8.5, tri-fold, two-sided.



• Caregiver's Reading List
  a list of resource materials developed by the National Family Caregivers Association.
  8.5" x 11", 5 pages, 92.1 KB.



• Checklist to Help in Choosing a Nursing Home
  8.5" x 11", 6 pages, 94 KB.



• Choosing a Dementia Special Care Unit
  11" x 8.5" bi-fold, 8 pages, 155 KB, Revised April 2005.



• 2008 Choosing a Medigap Policy: Guide to Health Insurance for People with Medicare
  produced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
  publication #02110, 8.5" x 11," 100 pages, 934 KB.



• Cleanliness Is Next To...
  contains tips on aids for personal care and
  grooming to help individuals live independently.
  8.5" x 14" tri-fold, 2 pages, 111 KB.



• Commonwealth Council on Aging's Recommendations to the Governor and 2006 General Assembly
  8.5" x 11," 2 pages, 39.3 KB.


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• Consumer Action Handbook
  produced by the U.S. General Services Administration's
  
  Federal Citizen Information Center,
  of the U.S. General Services Administration.



• Customer Complaint Checklist and Sample Letter
  8.5" x 11", 3 pages, 102 KB.



• “Dementia State Plan: Virginia’s Response to the Needs of Individuals with Dementia and their Caregivers.” from the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission
  8.5" x 11", 28 pages



• Directions to VDA and Maps
  8.5" x 11", 3 pages, 547KB.



• Driving and Dementia - A Guide for Health Care Professionals produced by the Greater Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
  14" x 8.5," landscape-oriented, quad-fold, 2-sided, 218 KB.



• Durable Power of Attorney
  8.5" x 11", 7 pages,
     in PDF format: 132 KB.
     in Word format: 82KB.



• FDA Ensures Equivalence of Generic Drugs
  a brochure about the safety of generic drugs, produced by
  the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 8.5" x 11", 3 pages.



• Grandparents Caring for Grandchildren Resource Guide
  8.5" x 11", 66 pages, 1.8 MB.
  NOTE: Due to the size of this publication, persons using computers withdial-up modems may experience lengthy download times. As an alternative, you may choose to contact VDA to request that a copy of the publication be sent to you.


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• Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
  produced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
  publication #02174, 8.5" x 11", 64 pages, 666 KB.



• Guide to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
  produced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
  publication #11109, 8.5" x 11".



• Home Care: A Resource Guide
  8.5" x 11" bi-fold, 12 pages, 168 KB.



• Let's Retire Fire: Fire Safety for Seniors
  8.5" x 11" bi-fold, 2 pages.



• Long-Term Care: A Consumers' Guide
  companion piece to the Long-Term Care Provider Directory listed below,
  8.5" x 11," bi-fold to 8.5" x 5.5".
  NOTE: Due to the size of this publication, it has been divided into sections that can be downloaded separately, as shown below. Or you may contact VDA to request that a copy be mailed to you.




Front and Back Cover (.pdf)
1 page, 477 KB.

Table of Contents and Pages 1-11 (.pdf)
223 KB.

Pages 12-36 (.pdf)
186 KB.

Pages 37-51 (.pdf)
49.7 KB.

Resources Section A-H (.pdf)
30 pages, 244 KB.

Resources Section G-L (.pdf)
26 pages, 229 KB.

Resources Section M-U (.pdf)
27 pages, 245 KB.

Resources Section V-Z (.pdf)
40 pages, 319 KB.

Index (.pdf)
9 pages, 125 KB.



• Long-Term Care Insurance Rate Guide
  Prepared by Commonwealth of Virginia State Corporation Commission Bureau of Insurance
  8.5" x 11" 34 pages, 566KB.



• Long-Term Care Provider Directory - Fall 2003
  companion piece to the Long-Term Care Consumer's Guide, above.
  8.5" x 11", 146 pages, 2,298 KB.
  NOTE: Due to the size of this publication, computers using dial-up modems may experience lengthy download times publication. As an alternative, you may choose to contact VDA to request that a copy of the publication be sent to you.



• Medicare and Other Health Benefits: Your Guide to Who Pays First produced by the
  Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
  publication #02179, 8.5" x 11", 40 pages, 788 KB.


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• Medicare and You Handbook
  produced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
  publication #10050, 8.5" x 11" 407 KB.



• Monthly Personal Health Care Journal
  8.5" x 14" bi-fold, 20 pages, 1.54 MB.



• Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) Brochure
  NPH is a condition in which excess water accumulates in the brain. It maycause incontinence, loss of memory, unsteady walking and dizziness. NPH closely resembles both Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, but, unlike them, it can be treated surgically. The brochure is produced by the Virginia State Legislature in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Health and the Medical College of Virginia Commonwealth University,
  8.5" x 11", tri-fold, 2 pages.



• Prescription Drug Assistance Programs Available in Virginia
  a list of Prescription Assistance Programs available in Virginia, with a brief description of eligibility guidelines and contact information.
  8.5" x 11", 7 pages, 58 KB.



• Personal Medical Record Wallet Card
  an 8.5" x 11", 2-sided card that can be used to record pertinent medical information and then be folded into wallet-size, 33.2 KB.



• Power of Attorney / Durable Power of Attorney
  8.5" x 11", 7 pages,
     in PDF format: 132 KB.
     in Word format: 82KB.



• Retirement and Finances Book
  8.5" x 11" bi-fold, 22 pages, 268 KB.



• Severe Weather Card 4" x 9", two-sided, 34 KB.


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• State Plans for Aging Services
  See VDA's Plans & Reports page.



• Taking Care - A Resource Guide for Caregivers
  prepared in conjunction with the Virginia Caregiver Coalition
  8.5" x 11," 64 pages, 317 KB.



• Tax Relief for Older Virginians & Virginians with Disabilities
  8.5" x 11", 2 pages, 14 KB.
  



• Turning 80? Come See Us At DMV!
  leaflet produced by DMV that contains information about vision requirements for individuals age 80 and older to renew their driver's license.
  8.5" x 11", 1 page, color, 109 KB.



• VDA Publication Request Form
  8.5" x 11", 2 pages,
  101 KB.



• Virginia Division for the Aging Brochure
  8.5" x 14" tri-fold,
  2 pages, 134 KB.



• Virginia GrandDriver - What You Should Know About Aging and Driving brochures containing information to help Virginians stay safe and mobile as they age.
  
  2007 brochure - 2-sided bi-fold (379 KB)
  
  2006 brochure - 2-sided quad-fold (114 KB)


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• Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) brochure
  8.5" x 11", tri-fold, 2 pages, 292 KB.



• Virginia Livable Home Tax Credit (LHTC) designed to improve accessibility in Virginia residences
  8.5" x 11", 2 page color tri-fold, off-site link.



• 2008 Virginia Medicare Supplement Insurance Premium Comparison Guide produced by the Virginia State Corporation Commission's Bureau of Insurance,
  8.5" x 11".



• Virginia Four Year Plan for Aging Services:
  2011 - 2015 (state mandated plan)
  8.5" x 11", 71 pages, 792 KB.



• Virginia State Plan for Aging Services:
  2009 (federally mandated plan)
  8.5" x 11", 59 pages, 740 KB.



• Vital Information
  needed upon illness or death.
  
  
• Informacion Vital (Spanish version of above document)
  información vital necesario en caso de que usted se enferme o fallezca.
  



• Ways to Increase Fruits and Vegetables In Your Diet
  contains tips for consuming the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables each day.
  8.5" x 11", 2 pages, 155 KB.



• Water - The Fountain of Life Brochure
  contains information on the benefits of drinking water, and tips for consuming the recommended amount.
  8.5" x 14", tri-fold, 2 pages, 225 KB.



• What's For Dinner?
  contains tips on cooking and dining aids to help individuals
  live independently.
  8.5" x 14" tri-fold, 2 pages, 84.5 KB.



• What You Should Know Before You Hire A Contractor
  produced by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR)
  8.5" x 11", 18 pages, 567 KB.



• When It's More Than "Just Feeling Blue" - Preventing Suicide Among the Aging In Virginia brochure contains information on recognizing potentially suicidal individuals and tips for suicide prevention.
  8.5" x 11", tri-fold, 2 pages, 151 KB.



• When To Yield: Questions and Answers about Dementia and Driving produced by the Greater Richmond Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association in partnership with the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and VDA.
  5.5" x 11" bi-fold, 29 pages, 340 KB.



• You Can Get There From Here
  contains tips on reaching and mobility aids to help individuals live independently.
  8.5" x 14" tri-fold, 2 pages, 104 KB.



• Your Guide to Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage
  produced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), publication #11109, 8.5" x 11, 73 pages, 598 KB.



• Your Medicare Rights and Protections
  produced by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS),
  publication #10112, 8.5" x 11".



• Your Right To Decide - Communicating Your Health Care Choices produced by the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, contains information on a person's right under Virginia law to make decisions about their medical care, including the right to accept or refuse care and the right to make advance directives about their care.
  8.5" x 11", 12 pages, 230KB.



• Zip It Up
  contains tips on clothing adaptations and dressing aids to help individuals live independently.
  8.5" x 14" tri-fold, 2 pages, 82.5 KB.


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