Older Adult Services

Mission

The Advocate for the Aging’s Office strives to fulfill needs of Henrico County’s aging population by enhancing social engagement, wellness, and independence. The Advocate for the Aging serves Henrico residents 60 and older, their family members, and caregivers by:

• Providing information and referral services
• Assisting caregivers
• Communicating current and changing needs of the aging population to Henrico County government agencies
• Raising awareness about aging services offered by all county agencies and departments

For more information, contact Advocate for the Aging, Ashlee Giles, at 804-501-5065 or [email protected].

• Henrico County’s Community Resource Line:  804-501-5294
• 211 Virginia– Dial 2-1-1 
• The Span Center (formerly Senior Connections): 804-343-3000 
• Senior Navigator

• Henrico County Emergency Financial Assistance and Energy Assistance
• Housing Assistance 
• Hunger Relief Resources 
• The F.R.E.E. Foundation
• Eastern Henrico FISH Inc.
• Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

• Henrico County Public Library: Senior Happenings 
• Triad and SALT Council
• Henrico CERT
• Senior Citizens Police Academy
• Henrico Golden Age Program 
• Henrico County Recreation & Parks Senior Clubs and Leagues
• Henrico County Volunteer Program 

• Henrico County Department of Social Services Adult Protective Services – To report suspected adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, call (804) 501-7346 Monday- Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or the 24-hour , toll-free APS hotline at (888) 832-3858.
  • How to Apply for Benefits 
  • Long Term Care Screenings
  • Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program
• Real Estate Advantage Program (REAP)
• Real Estate Cap Program (RECAP)
• Real Estate Tax Exemption Disabled Veterans 
• Homeowner Rehabilitation and Repair Assistance 
• Smoke Alarm Assistance Program
• Project Lifesaver

• Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services Caregiver Resources
• Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher
• The Span Center Caregiver Support and Education
• The Circle Center Caregiver Support and Resources
• Alzheimer’s Society Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Groups
• Caregiver Teleconnection Training Resources

Dementia/Alzheimer’s

• Dementia Capable Virginia
• The Virginia Memory Project
• Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter
• Opening Mind Through Art (OMA)