Alexandria Times: Silver Service Card

This week’s Alexandria Times includes an article by SSA’s Ellyn Kirtley about the Silver Service Card program. This unique program in Alexandria allows residents aged 60 and over to receive discounts at local businesses. The Silver Service Card program, launched in the spring of 2016 as part of the Commission on  Aging’s commitment

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February Speaker Series: Senior Employment & Volunteering

Participants joined SSA at Beatley Central Library on February 21st from 10:00am – 12:00pm to hear from local experts on how to find and secure employment and volunteer opportunities as a senior. Presenters included representatives from AARP, the Office of Historic Alexandria, the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Volunteer Alexandria,

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Zebra: Learn from Others, Get Support

The January 20th Speaker Series will be held at Immanuel Church on the Hill (3606 Seminary Rd) from 10:00 am – noon. Bobbi Carducci, the author of “Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver” will talk about her journey as a caregiver.  There will also be representatives from Insight Memory

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Tune in to Aging Matters

Aired on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 – 3:00 pm on WERA – LP Arlington 96.7 FM, Arlington’s community radio station, Aging Matters is a weekly interview program hosted by Cheryl Beversdorf that features experts who provide information about aging related services and activities to older adults and

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Senior Living in Alexandria

Senior Living in Alexandria

Our host Jim Roberts is joined this month by Lindsey Vajpeyi of Insight Memory Care Center (IMCC). IMCC works with clients with many types of dementia, and offers an Adult Day Center as well as resources for families and caregivers. For more information about IMCC and the

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