Join us as we celebrate Active Aging Week at the Henrico Sports & Events Center (1 All Star Boulevard Glen Allen, VA 23059) on Friday, October 10th from 10 am to 12 pm. Enjoy a morning walk, participate in fitness classes, and explore active-living resources for those 50 & older in Henrico. This year's Walk […]
In celebration of Family Caregiver Appreciation Month, we invite you to join us for our Annual Caregiver Appreciation Dinner on Tuesday, November 18, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Area Library (1401 N. Laburnum Avenue). Enjoy a shared meal and meaningful conversation as we reflect on the joys, successes, and challenges of caregiving together. This […]
Wednesday, January 14th, by appointment only, Tuckahoe Area Library, 1901 Starling Dr Volunteer attorneys through the Richmond Bar Foundation will draft Wills, Power of Attorneys and Advanced Medical Directives for free. To be eligible, you must be 55+, disabled, a caregiver or receiving hospice care. You must also meet income requirements: Single Person Household: $5,216 […]
Monday, February 9th, 9:30am-12:30pm Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Road This symposium will start with a healthy breakfast, then offer education on health advocacy, chronic condition management, and medication safety. Designed to empower participants with practical skills and knowledge, the event will offer clear, actionable guidance you can use to navigate your health and healthcare […]
Monday, March 2nd, 6pm Fairfield Library 1401 N Laburnum Ave Learn how the Span Center—our Local Area Agency on Aging—supports caregivers throughout our community. Representatives will share available resources and educational opportunities, explain what respite services include, and highlight key community partner organizations that benefit caregivers and their loved ones. Registration is encouraged. Register with […]
This event has been canceled. Monday, March 16th, 6pm Fairfield Library 1401 N Laburnum Ave Representatives from the Henrico Department of Social Services will provide an overview of the Medicaid Long-Term Care application process, eligibility criteria, and services available to recipients, including paid personal care. A representative from Public Partnerships LLC will explain who is […]
Monday, March 23rd, 6pm Fairfield Library 1401 N Laburnum Ave Gigi Amateau, Trauma-Informed Care Lab Director for the VCU Department of Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging, will lead this Caregiver Speaker Series session, Preventing Caregiver Burnout: The Value of Self-Care. This session will explore caregiver fatigue and offer practical strategies to prevent burnout, […]
Friday, March 27th, 10am-12pm Deep Run Recreation Center, 9900 Ridgefield Parkway Explore community resources that support older adults and connect with service providers serving individuals age 60+, their families, and caregivers throughout Central Virginia. This free-flowing resource expo features over 40 participating providers.
Henrico Outreach & Engagement is partnering with The Span Center and the Greater Richmond Bar Foundation to offer free legal services for eligible older adults 55+, persons with disabilities (over age 18), caregivers and those receiving hospice care. Participants will receive a simple Will, Durable Power of Attorney and an Advance Medical Directive. Monthly Income […]
Join us for CarFit at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center (1440 N. Laburnum Ave) on Thursday, April 16th, starting at 10 am. Having the proper fit inside your vehicle can help protect you & those around you. At this CarFit event, participants will be assessed by a team of professionals to ensure they “fit” their vehicle […]
