Henrico County, VA - Aging Services

A big thank you to VCU Injury & Violence Prevention Program, Henrico Doctor's Hospital, and The Span Centerfor an engaging and informative Matter of Balance class! This evidence-based program empowers participants to reduce their fear of falling while improving balance and mobility. We had an amazing time with this fun and energetic group!

@ FOLLOWERS In recognition of this year's National Health Care Decision Day, we invite you to join Wisdom Watch Alliance Inc. and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) for a community conversation on supported decision-making.

Enjoy an in-person, interactive, and engaging workshop exploring: what supported decision-making really means, how to preserve your voice while accepting support, brain health and decision clarity, planning ahead without fear or pressure, and how to start conversations with the people you trust. Registration is required and space is limited. For more information and to register, go here- https://form.jotform.com/260555762838064

Event Details

Date: April 16, 2026 (National Health Care Decision Day)

Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Ginter Park Library, 1200 Westbrook Ave, Richmond VA 23227

Co-hosted by Wisdom Watch Alliance and the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS).

Event Registration: A Community Conversation on Supported Decision-Making Please click the link to complete this form.

Conversations: Henrico Caregiver Series – Session Four: Preventing Caregiver Burnout; the Value of Self-Care
The final session of Henrico’s Caregiver Series will take place tonight, Monday, March 23rd, at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield Library. Explore caregiver fatigue and strategies to prevent burnout while discussing the value of self-care. Discover practical strategies to maintain your well-being while caring for others.

Our series will conclude with a Senior & Caregiver Expo on Friday, March 27, from 10 am–noon at the Deep Run Recreation Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about and connect with resources that support older adults across Central Virginia.

CANCELLED- Difficult Conversations: Henrico Caregiver Series – Session Three: Becoming a Paid Caregiver
Out of an abundance of caution, we have cancelled our third session in the series. We hope to offer a virtual session in the near future with representatives from the Department of Social Services and Public Partnerships LLC. Representatives will also be on hand to answer questions at our Senior & Caregiver Expo on Friday, March 27th, from 10am until noon at the Deep Run Recreation Center.

We will resume our series with our last session on Monday, March 23, at 6pm, Preventing Caregiver Burnout; the Value of Self-Care: Explore caregiver fatigue and strategies to prevent burnout while discussing the value of self-care. Discover practical strategies to maintain your well-being while caring for others.

Difficult Conversations: Henrico Caregiver Series – Session Two: Fall Prevention

The second session of Henrico’s Caregiver Series will take place on Monday, March 9th, at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield Library. Participants will learn practical strategies to help prevent falls and create a safer environment for the person they care for. Trauma injury specialists will demonstrate safe transfer techniques and share evidence-based practices to reduce falls and the fear of falling. A representative from Functional Home Transformations, LLC will also provide room-by-room safety tips to help make the home a safer place. Additional session information is below.

Monday, March 16 at 6pm, Becoming a Paid Caregiver: Review Medicaid Long-Term Care eligibility, services (including personal care), and the application process. Learn how to become a paid caregiver through Public Partnerships LLC.

Monday, March 23 at 6pm, Preventing Caregiver Burnout; the Value of Self-Care: Explore caregiver fatigue and strategies to prevent burnout while discussing the value of self-care. Discover practical strategies to maintain your well-being while caring for others.

The series will conclude with a Senior & Caregiver Expo on Friday, March 27, from 10 am–noon at the Deep Run Recreation Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about and connect with resources that support older adults across Central Virginia.

Tonight kicks off our Caregiver Series! Join us and connect with Adrienne Cummins from The Span Center to learn the many ways our Local Area Agency on Aging supports caregivers—and discover additional resources and community partners to help you along your caregiving journey.

We will be meeting at the Fairfield Library located at 1401 N. Laburnum Avenue at 6pm. We hope to see you there!

Henrico’s Annual Caregiver Series, Difficult Conversations, begins Monday, March 2 at 6:00 pm at the Fairfield Library. Sessions will be held on March 2, 9, 16, and 23, and will explore topics that matter most to caregivers supporting older adults in Henrico. Session information is below.

The series will conclude with a Senior & Caregiver Expo on Friday, March 27, from 10:00 am–12:00 pm at the Deep Run Recreation Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about and connect with resources that support older adults across Central Virginia.

Monday, March 2nd at 6pm
How Your Local Area Agency on Aging Supports Caregivers: Discover how the Span Center supports caregivers through education, respite services, and community partnerships.

Monday, March 9th at 6pm
Fall Prevention: Learn practical strategies to help prevent falls and create a safer environment for the person you care for with Functional Home Transformation and Trauma Injury specialists.

Monday, March 16th at 6pm
Becoming a Paid Caregiver: Review Medicaid Long-Term Care eligibility, services (including personal care), and the application process. Learn how to become a paid caregiver through Public Partnerships LLC.

Monday, March 23rd at 6pm
Preventing Caregiver Burnout; the Value of Self-Care: Explore caregiver fatigue and strategies to prevent burnout while discussing the value of self-care. Discover practical strategies to maintain your well-being while caring for others.

Registration is encouraged but not required. Contact the Advocate for the Aging at 804-501-5065 or [email protected] with any questions or to register.

💖Happy Valentine’s Day! And thank you to everyone who contributed cards for our Spread the Love campaign!

This year, Henrico County, VA - Aging Services collected nearly 5,000 homemade valentines that were donated to residents of local nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

"The activities directors for the facilities are very excited to be able to distribute them," Advocate for the Aging Ashlee Giles said after delivering cards much of the week. "They feel the community has really come through."

The cards’ variety was inspiring. Some were made by children, others by seasoned crafters. A few were intended for military veterans or firefighters. Others were just sweet and punny - 🐝mine!

The valentines were submitted by more than three dozen groups, including schools, families and civic and professional organizations. A few even came from out of state, including North Carolina, Texas and Michigan. "People were very invested in this program, and that's wonderful," Giles said.

About 30,000 cards have been distributed through Spread the Love since 2020.

Please join us for Wisdom Watch Alliance's Summit on Best Practices for Community Cognitive Screening: Community leaders, clinicians, caregivers, and advocates are encouraged to participate in a working session to help prepare a statement of best practices for screening older adults for cognitive decline or impairment. This interactive and outcome-driven Summit will work to identify what is currently happening in community screening settings, name barriers that keep people from timely evaluation and support, map what “best practice” looks like across settings (churches, libraries, community centers, adult day programs), and draft a shared statement of best practices that can be endorsed and used by partners.

Event details:
Date: Saturday, Feb 7, 2026 - Time: 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Henrico County Public Schools Oak Avenue Complex, 15 S. Oak Avenue, Highland Springs, VA 23075
Registration is required:

Wisdom Watch Alliance Summit Registration Please click the link to complete this form.

Spread the Love cards are coming in!

If you are looking for a fun project this wintery weekend, please consider making Valentine's Day Cards for older adults in our community. Our deadline for cards is Friday, February 6th.

How to make a difference:
1. Create Valentine’s Day Cards with your friends, family, school, faith-based organization, or other social group.
2. Write a generic and uplifting message celebrating the Valentine’s Day Season!
3. Send your completed card(s) to:
Henrico Older Adult Services
PO Box 90775
Henrico, VA 23273

We will also have drop boxes at the following locations:
- Western Government Center Lobby at 4301 East Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23228
- Public Safety Building at 7721 Parham Road, Henrico VA, 23294
- Eastern Henrico Recreation Center at 1440 N. Laburnum Ave, Henrico, VA 23223
- Eastern Government Center at 3820 Nine Mile Rd. Henrico, VA 23223

Drop-off will be available Monday through Friday during regular business hours.