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When Foziya Mohammed started her internship with Senior Services of Alexandria, as part of the city’s Workforce development Center’s Teen’s Work Program, in early July. Before that she had never heard of Senior Services or what we offer to senior residents. To learn more about Foziya’s experiences on staff this

Senior Services of Alexandria understands what a critical role animals can play in many seniors’ lives. Through SSA’s Friendly Visitor program, volunteers are making a difference in the lives of socially isolated seniors in Alexandria. There are weekly visits, friendships are formed, and sometimes it includes becoming

Are you a senior 60-plus residing in Alexandria? If so, have you thought about registering for the Senior Academy? It is a great way to learn about all the services and programs the city has to offer to seniors, and how to become engaged in your community. It is also

This month on Senior Living in Alexandria, SSA’s Executive Director Mary Lee Anderson filled in for our host Jim Roberts. She sat down with Katie Hilburn, Administrator for Silverado Alexandria Memory Care to talk about trends in memory care and how they’ve changed over time. Silverado Alexandria

Senior Services of Alexandria held its annual meeting June 27 to honor retiring board members and welcome Jack Fannon as the new board chair. The occasion also highlighted the organization’s growing programs for seniors in the community. During a luncheon at Brandywine Living at Alexandria, outgoing SSA board chair Gerry Cooper talked about the growth of existing

ALEXANDRIA—Senior Services of Alexandria (SSA) welcomed new board members at its annual meeting and luncheon as well as honoring retiring board members who have completed their terms.  The meeting was hosted by Brandywine Senior Living, a new assisted living and memory care facility, located in Alexandria’s West

During the summer, Senior Services of Alexandria staff are normally busy preparing for the upcoming year’s Speaker Series events. This year however, SSA has introduced a new program- Senior Coffee Connection. Each month, seniors meet at the Starbucks in Giant Foods at 3131 Duke St. To learn

Senior Living in Alexandria’s host Jim Roberts is joined by Lindsay Hutter this month. The Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer for Goodwin House, Inc., Hutter is well-versed in the challenges facing America’s aging population. Take a listen to learn more about the changing senior care landscape. Madison

Summer is right around the corner! It is a time for fun and trying something new — perhaps being a tourist in your own town. Senior Services of Alexandria’s June 20 Speaker Series “Getting Ready for Summer” program can give you some ideas to get started. There

Ever wonder what it’s like behind the scenes of our cable show? Check out this article, written by SSA’s Director of Community Outreach, MaryAnne Beatty, on page 44 of The Zebra.