Dementia Services helps people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia, as well as their caregivers across Virginia.
Its main role is to support the work of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Commission and guide the Dementia State Plan [pdf]. DARS also shares helpful information, coordinates programs and services, and helps identify memory assessment centers throughout the state.
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Area Agencies on Aging
Find your local Area Agency on Aging if you are seeking assistance with meals, transportation, home modifications, understanding Medicare, adult day care, or home care. Area Agencies on Aging support older adults as they age in the community and during transitions when higher levels of care and support are needed. Services listed above are not exhaustive and will vary between agencies. Eligibility criteria do apply and also vary.
Dementia Capable Virginia
Dementia Capable Virginia is an initiative to provide training materials and other resources for individuals, families, caregivers and providers to realize Virginia’s Dementia State Plan.
Local Chapters of the Alzheimer’s Association
Search for your local Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association by zip code or call their 24/7 helpline (1-800-272-3900) for assistance. The Alzheimer’s Association offers care consultation, support groups, training and education, connections to clinical trials, and resources for individuals who wander.
Dementia Road Map: A Guide for People Impacted by Dementia
This publication is a stage-by-stage guide to cognitive changes to help guide your journey:
- Information about Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
- Understanding the role of a caregiver (New!)
- What you should expect at each stage
- What you can do at each stage
- Recommended action steps
- Communication tips
- Resources to support you and your loved one
- Information on palliative and hospice care (New!)
State Plan Implementation
As part of statewide efforts included under Virginia’s Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure Act project, Healthy Brain Virginia, the ADRDC created an Implementation Plan to better focus efforts and track achievements under the Dementia State Plan. The Implementation Plan contains roughly 2/3 of all of the strategies within the Dementia State Plan, and assigns them measures.
Contact
Learn more about the Division for Aging Services.