Virginia Hospital Center Resource Guide 2018

3rd Edition Complimentary Copy

Senior Resource Guide ✦ Valuable Hospital Resources ✦ Senior Living Options ✦ Community Resources ✦ Much More!

inSiDe tHiS gUiDe: 3 & 10 Senior Exercise & Wellness Programs 4 Benefits of Mayo Clinic Care Network 6-7 Lifeline Program 13-14 Support Services

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16-17 Navigating Virginia Hospital Center 33 Complete listings of EVERY Senior Housing Option in Northern VA 55 Home Care Options Pull out Advance Medical Directive

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BETTER TOGETHER Virginia Hospital Center is proud to make a difference in the lives of our patients and our community via a steadfast commitment to quality, value and the patient experience. In 2017, the Hospital was again recognized as a top hospital, receiving the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Score of “A” – Top Quality Hospital eleven consecutive grading periods (the only hospital in the Metro DC market to achieve that string of consistency). We were also recognized nationally by Healthgrades, receiving their Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award, Outstanding Patient Experience Award and Patient Safety Excellence Award.

We continue to provide many programs and services to our patients and community that exemplify our mission “To be the best Health System.” Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic [see p. 4] benefits our patients and physicians through their vast array of clinical excellence. Another is the Safe Transition for Hospital Patients [see p. 8] , which enables patients discharged from Virginia Hospital Center to receive our Lifeline Medical Alert service for the first two months, at no cost. It’s the only program of its kind in the area, and it facilitates patients’ safe recovery and independent living. Finally, we have implemented a new electronic health record system, VHConnect, which will enhance communication between caregivers, physicians and patients. This will improve the patient experience significantly by empowering patients to be stronger advocates in their own healthcare journey.

The Hospital is pleased to provide this Senior Resource Guide, and we hope that this information is of value to our patients and their families. I wish you good health.

Sincerely, James B. Cole President & CEO

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inside this resource guide Virginia HoSPitaL Center reSoUrCeS Tips to Prepare for a Visit to VHC .......................... 2 Profile: Senior Exercise & Wellness ........................ 3 Physicians Group.................................................. 5 VHC Philips Lifeline .............................................. 6 VHC Lifeline Assistance Fund ................................ 7 Safe Transitions & My VHC.................................... 8 Outpatient Pharmacy & Blood Pressure Clinic ......... 9 Senior Exercise & Wellness ................................. 10 Special Programs ............................................... 11 Support Groups.................................................. 12 Support Services ............................................... 13 Patient Support Services .................................... 14 Senior Associates Membership Program .............. 15 Navigating Virginia Hospital Center ................. 16-17 VHC Carlin Springs Campus ................................ 18 Advance Medical Directive ...........................Pull Out HoUSing, HoMeCare & CoMMUnitY reSoUrCeS Resources ......................................................... 19 Understanding Senior Living Options .................... 33 Life Plan Communities ........................................ 34 Independent Living ............................................. 39 Assisted Living ................................................... 43 Nursing & Rehab ................................................ 51 Glossary of Terms .............................................. 54 Home Health...................................................... 55

Copyright© 2018 by WP Company, LLC, in partnership with Virginia Hospital Center. The contents of this publication may not be copied or reproduced in any manner without express written permission of the publisher. Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy of all information published in the Virginia Hospital Center Senior Resource Guide. WP Company, LLC assumes no liability for damages arising from errors or omissions. For information about advertising, circulation, or editorial content, call toll-free: 1-800-394-9990.

All property advertisements in the Virginia Hospital Center Senior Resource Guide are subject to the federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.

State and local laws forbid discrimination based on factors in addition to those protected under federal law. The Virginia Hospital Center Senior Resource Guide will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the nation.

We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

Virginia Hospital Center does not endorse any of the businesses advertising in this publication.

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Tips to Prepare for a Visit to Virginia Hospital Center A well-planned visit to the Hospital helps you focus your energy and attention on your healthcare needs and questions. Whether the visit is for an appointment or an emergency, there are a few things you can do in advance to keep things running smooth. By preparing a few simple things, you will be able to focus on the role you play in your own healthcare or the healthcare of a family member or friend.

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Always carry your photo ID and insurance card(s).

If the visit is to see a physician, plan ahead of time and see what paperwork needs to be completed for the appointment.

If you are visiting a family member staying in the Hospital, know the visiting hours, where to park and if you need any legal documents should you have medical power of attorney.

If the visit entails an outpatient service (i.e. radiology, laboratory or therapy visit), make sure you have your physician’s order with you.

Have your medical records up to date and readily accessible to share with your clinician.

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When you make your appointment, ask if there is a particular building or zone you should look for.

Inquire about the parking garage that is closest to your destination. Building signs and landmarks are helpful to know before you get into your car.

Bring exact change ($5) or a credit card for parking, if you’ll be driving to the Hospital.

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Call for wheelchair assistance in the parking lots, as well as in the medical buildings, if needed.

If you have difficulty navigating in a parking garage, consider using the Hospital’s valet service in the Zone A garage.

An information desk staff member can help guide you to your appointment.

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Fit for Life The Benefits of Exercise for Seniors

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eanne is a very young 94. Sally has survived breast cancer, as well as a knee replacement and a shoulder replacement. These two women—and all the participants in Virginia Hospital

Center’s Senior Exercise Classes—are committed to staying fit and maintaining their independence.

The benefits of exercise are well known, but as individuals age, an active lifestyle becomes even more important for overall health. Getting moving can help seniors boost their energy, maintain their independence, protect their heart, maintain a healthy weight, and manage the symptoms of illnesses. Regular exercise also promotes healthy minds, improving moods and enhancing memory.

As part of Virginia Hospital Center’s commitment to serving the community and promoting lifelong wellness, the hospital offers a variety of fitness classes including Seniorcise, Gentle Yoga and Pilates, Tai Chi and Stretch & Strength classes. Classes are offered at Virginia Hospital Center and at the Carlin Springs Campus, as well as at several locations in the community.

Seniorcise is one of the hospital’s most popular programs. It features low-impact movements and gentle strength training to give seniors a full body workout. The students in the class rave about the improvements they see in both their physical and mental health as a result of participation.

“I am currently 94 years old, and I drive and take care of my own home. I feel this is because of the exercise program three days a week,” says Jeanne McChesney of the Seniorcise classes she takes. “When you stop working, the first thing on your list should be

Classes like Seniorcise can help seniors boost their energy and maintain their independence.

Seniorcise classes focus on functional fitness. Azita Behdad, a certified group fitness instructor, emphasizes how certain exercises can help her students get stronger and maintain their independence. (Pictured from left to right are: Jeanne McChesney, Azita Behdad, and Sally Bassler).

signing up for an exercise program.”

Sally Bassler joined Seniorcise at the recommendation of her Oncologist while she was recovering from breast cancer. She has been a participant for seven years now.

During that time, she has been able to regain her strength and mobility following breast cancer treatments, a knee replacement, and a shoulder replacement.

“I am currently 94 years old, and I drive and take care of my own home.

I feel this is because of the exercise program three days a week.”

— Jeanne McChesney, Virginia Hospital Center Seniorcise class participant “This program is wonderful, and our teacher, Azita, is gifted and just fantastic with our group,” Sally said. “She runs a no-nonsense, hour-long exercise class, but she always makes sure it is fun. She helps everyone to participate at the highest level they can.”

The Seniorcise group is close-knit and supportive. “This is not just about physical health. I think it also promotes mental health because we are all very friendly, and we are always concerned when we don’t see someone for awhile,” Sally said.

While Virginia Hospital Center is known for

the world-class care it provides to hospital patients, the facility is also deeply involved in helping community members establish and maintain healthy lifestyles. For seniors in particular, healthy habits can mean a higher likelihood of maintaining independence.

Cathy Turner, the Director of Health Promotion and Senior Health at Virginia Hospital Center, explained, “Of course, we treat people when they are sick, but we want to enable them to live independently at home by getting them healthy and keeping them healthy. Exercise is one of the best ways to do that. It is the magic pill for overall health.”

Many of the moves in the Seniorcise class focus on functional fitness—on practical abilities that are essential for maintaining independence. For instance, the instructors help class members improve their balance, so they are more confident walking on wet or slippery surfaces.

“Everything I teach relates back to daily functioning,” noted Azita Behdad, a certified group fitness instructor and the leader of the McLean Seniorcise class. “The students’ safety is my number one concern, so we talk a lot about how these exercises can help them get stronger and maintain their independence.”

With the help of Virginia Hospital Center’s exercise classes, seniors like Jeanne and Sally are maintaining their health and independence. They are fit—and they are ready to live their best lives for decades to come.

No matter your age or current physical condition, it’s never too late to get your body moving. Fitness classes can help keep you motivated, while also providing a source of fun, stress relief and a place to meet friends.

Browse Virginia Hospital Center’s class offerings online: www.virginiahospitalcenter.com/healthy Virginia Hospital Center • Senior Resource Guide • 703.558.6859 •

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Mayo CliniC Care network How Does It Benefit Me? As part of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Virginia Hospital Center brings the world-renowned expertise and knowledge of Mayo Clinic to our community. Our physicians have access to the latest Mayo Clinic resources to complement their own expertise when diagnosing and treating patients.

Second Opinions at No Cost to Patients Through eConsults, our physicians connect with Mayo Clinic experts for additional input on a patient’s care when they believe it will be helpful.

Getting a second opinion from Mayo Clinic through an eConsult is easy and efficient, and is provided at no additional cost to the patient. The patient’s electronic medical record is transmitted to Mayo Clinic specialists for consultation. Our physicians receive a response within a week.

AskMayoExpert Virginia Hospital Center physicians have unlimited access to AskMayoExpert, a state-of-the-art, online, medical reference tool of Mayo Clinic-vetted knowledge on disease management, clinical care guidelines, treatment recommendations and patient education materials for use at the point of care.

Care Close to Home Our physicians and patients gain the benefits of Mayo Clinic knowledge and expertise in our community, close to home—ensuring that patients need to travel for care only when necessary.

In rare circumstances in which a referral for treatment at Mayo Clinic is appropriate, Virginia Hospital Center patients benefit from an expedited referral process.

How Can I Access the Expertise of Mayo Clinic?

It’s simple—all you need is to be under the care of a physician on Virginia Hospital Center’s medical staff. To find a physician, visit www.virginiahospitalcenter.com.

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Primary Care The primary care physician is the one doctor who knows everything about your health. It’s important to select your own primary care physician who takes the time to learn your personal medical history, helps you identify and maintain changes for a healthy lifestyle, and knows when to recommend appropriate tests and screenings. Your physician and the patient care team in our primary care office are also your guides to navigating the complex healthcare system and will refer you to the best specialists if needed. Virginia Hospital Center is also a proud partner of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, which gives our physicians access to Mayo clinic expertise at no extra cost to our patients.

We Make it easy for You to See Your Doctor Our Primary care practices offer: ●

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Dr. kimberly Houde – McLean Primary Care

Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group – Primary Care Locations Alexandria • 703.717.4148 1600 N. Beauregard St., Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22311

McLean • 703.992.0649 6862 Elm St., Suite 600 McLean, VA 22101

Arlington • 703.717.4245 2800 Shirlington Rd., Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22206 1635 N. George Mason Dr., Suite 140 Arlington, VA 22205

Old Town • 703.528.8260 700 S. Washington St., Suite 330 Alexandria, VA 22314

Falls Church • 703.532.5436 400 S. Maple Ave., Suite 200 Falls Church, VA 22046

To schedule an appointment with any VHC Physician Group, visit vhcphysiciangroup.com and click “Schedule an Appointment” or call 703.DiaLVHC (703.342.5842) Virginia Hospital Center • Senior Resource Guide • 703.558.6859 •

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When you experience a fall, medical issue, or other emergency, every second counts. If you are alone, delayed medical care can jeopardize your recovery and independence. The Philips Lifeline Medical Alert Service provides simple, fast access to help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Virginia Hospital Center staff locally manages the Lifeline service for Arlington County, City of Alexandria, City of Falls Church, Fairfax County, Northern Prince William County, Eastern Loudoun County and NW Washington, DC.

Services Provided Lifeline standard service allows you to access help with a push of the button. ● Auto Alert can call for help if it detects a fall even if you can’t push the button yourself. ● Wireless communicators are available for those without a landline telephone. ● GoSafe and GoSafe 2 enable you to access help at home and on the go. Go Safe has built in Auto Alert and is the only mobile system with up to six advanced location technologies designed to help find you in an emergency. ●

Why Virginia Hospital Center and Philips Lifeline?

Philips Lifeline has been leading the industry for over 40 years. ● Over 7 million people have trusted Philips Lifeline medical alert service to help them remain living independently at home. ● Auto Alert is the most widely adopted proven fall detection system. ● Virginia Hospital Center has been nationally recognized for providing unparalleled service in the Washington, DC Metro Region. ● Virginia Hospital Center Senior Health Department staff provides in-home set up and service calls. ● Virginia Hospital Center continues to be a leader in promoting healthy aging in the community. ● Philips Lifeline equipment is made in the US and is FDA registered. ● No long-term contracts or cancellation fees. ●

For more information or to set up the Lifeline service, please call the Senior Health Department at 703.558.6859.

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Lifeline Assistance Fund

Lifeline assistance Fund – a real Life Saver The Lifeline service provides an important, responsive safety net that provides peace of mind to seniors and the disabled in our community who live alone – and to their loved ones. But not everyone can afford the cost of installation and the monthly fee, which is why the Virginia Hospital Center Foundation launched the Lifeline Assistance Fund. Support from donors cuts costs 50 – 75% for subscribers like Suzy F, who is legally blind and has limited mobility. Suzy prefers to live alone, but she knows from personal experience what can happen when help is needed and no one is there. “I was rolling over one morning and got my head caught somehow,” she says. “I yelled for help for 13 hours before somebody came.” Suzy couldn’t afford Lifeline on her own, but thanks to a caring donor, she is now a subscriber and knows that she will never again find herself stranded because help is now available with just the push of a button. Rubinette, another LAF recipient, said that the only way she could stay living in her home was because of the Lifeline. Lifeline is saving lives but more funding is needed. Applications for the fund can be found on-line.

You can support the fund by calling 703.717.GIFT (4438) or email foundation@virginiahospitalcenter.com. rubinette D. – Lifeline assistance Fund recipient

Party With a Purpose – a White Hot event for Patients in need Thanks to sponsors and attendees of our White Hot party to celebrate Betty White’s birthday – 150 grateful subscribers received a subsidy for the Lifeline service. Special thanks to our generous lead sponsors.

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Safe transitions and MyVHC Virginia Hospital Center Safe transition for Hospital Patients Virginia Hospital Center is the only hospital in the DC Metro area to offer the Philips Lifeline Safe Transition for Hospital Patients (STHP) program.

The transition from hospital to home is a critical time for many patients, especially during the first few weeks following discharge. Early intervention minimizes potential complications from a fall or other medical crisis. Through the STHP program, “at risk “patients being discharged home from Virginia Hospital Center have the ability to get the Philips Lifeline medical alert system at no cost for their first two months home. Staff from the Senior Health Department coordinates the installation within two days of discharge in order to ensure the patient has a safe recovery and can maintain their independence.

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Schedule your next appointment Send a message to your care team Complete the check-in process before your scheduled appointment Request a prescription refill See the visit summary from your last appointment or hospital stay

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View the results of your lab & imaging tests Update your personal information Complete patient forms Pay your bill Access your safe and secure medical information from anywhere while on your phone, tablet or computer

Sign up for MyVHC by visiting myvhc.virginiahospitalcenter.com/signup or call the MyVHC Patient Portal Support team at 703.717.7800

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outpatient Pharmacy Virginia Hospital Center outpatient Pharmacy Fill Your Prescription ● BEFORE you are discharged from the Hospital ● THE SAME DAY as your Hospital appointment ● THE SAME DAY as your doctor’s appointment If you or a loved one needs to fill prescriptions prior to discharge from the Hospital, please feel free to ask a member of your care team about our pharmacy services. immunizations ● Flu Shot: $30.00 without insurance ● Tdap Vaccine: $65.00 without insurance ● Pneumococcal Vaccine: $90.00 without insurance information ● Hours of operation ● Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. ● Phone 703.717.7750 ● Located in Zone B, 1st Floor (next to food court) ● All insurance plans accepted.

Brianna Palowitch, PharmD,BCPg

Blood Pressure Clinic Virginia Hospital Center’s pharmacists measure your blood pressure: Mondays, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

You will receive a tracker card with your blood pressure numbers. know your numbers and protect your health Awareness is vital to maintain good health. High blood pressure increases your chances of heart disease. High blood pressure can’t be detected without being measured and can lead to serious health issues if not monitored and controlled.

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Senior exercise & Wellness Walk-Fit at Fashion Centre at Pentagon City Virginia Hospital Center and Pentagon City Mall partner to host the free intergenerational Walk-Fit group.

Walkers arrive at the mall Tuesday and Thursday mornings and complete laps along the top three levels of the mall. A cool down stretch is led by Senior Health Department staff at the end of the session.

Senior Health exercise Classes Regular exercise is associated with many health benefits, including successful management of chronic medical conditions. Virginia Hospital Center offers a diverse selection of classes in order to meet the needs of all participants. ●

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one-on-one assessments The Health Promotion Department offers a variety of low-cost health screenings. Screenings are by appointment only and can be scheduled for: ●

Finger stick Cholesterol Screening

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Resting Metabolic Rate

For further information regarding Senior exercise and Wellness Programs, please call 703.558.6740 or visit www.virginiahospitalcenter.com and see Classes & events.

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Special Programs Healthy aging Lecture Series: This unique and diverse free lecture series explores topics of interest to people of all ages. Our speakers are experts in their field and are adept at making the complex simple.

They present the latest information on a variety of topics. Call the Senior Health Department at 703.558.6859 for upcoming lectures. total Joint replacement Class: Being prepared is the first step toward a successful surgical outcome, so be sure to attend our in-depth Total Joint Replacement Class. Learn what to ask your physician and nurses, and what to expect before, during and after your surgery. It is best to take this class four to six weeks prior to surgery. Call 703.558.6621 to register.

Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP): The DPP is a yearlong, evidenced-based program for people with prediabetes, a history of gestational diabetes, or at high risk for type 2 diabetes. It is part of the National Diabetes Prevention Program, led by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Classes focus on healthy eating, physical activity and weight loss to help participants lower their risk of developing diabetes.

Call 703.558.5718 or visit www.virginiahospitalcenter.com/diabetes for class schedule and additional information. The DPP is a covered benefit by Medicare.

Diabetes education & Support: Our team of certified diabetes educators can help you and your family members develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence to take control of your diabetes. We offer both group classes and individual sessions covering topics such as healthy eating, blood glucose (sugar) monitoring/CGM, physical activity, insulin training and adjustment, insulin pump therapy, and weight management. As an American Diabetes Association Recognized program, we provide comprehensive, individualized education for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Call 703.558.5718 or visit www. virginiahospitalcenter.com/diabetes for additional information.

Weight Loss Surgery Seminars: Seminars allow you to learn about the various weight loss surgeries such as sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, lap band and duodenal switch, as well as the non-surgical intragastric balloon, and understand the risks and benefits, the alternative therapies and the expectations before and after these procedures. Please call 703.425.4250 for more information or to register.

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Support groups

Support groups bring together people facing similar issues, whether illness or major life changes. Virginia Hospital Center believes that support groups can help you cope better and feel less isolated.

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Exchange practical information on caregiving problems and possible solutions Talk through challenges and ways of coping Share feelings, needs and concerns Learn about resources available in your community

All of our support groups are facilitated by trained Hospital staff.

a reaSSUring enVironMent alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support group

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia support group offers a safe place for caregivers, family and friends of people with dementia to meet and develop a mutual support system.

The group is led by hospital staff who are Certified Dementia Practitioners. For more information, call 703.558.6859.

a PLaCe to SHare Support for Stroke Survivors

Stroke survivors and their families come together, share questions/concerns and participate in guest lectures. The group is led by physical therapists, occupational therapists and nurses with stroke experience. To learn more, call 703.558.6646.

a SenSe oF CaLM the Short of Breath Club

Information and support is provided to people with chronic respiratory diseases. To learn more, call 703.558.6271.

a Learning eXPerienCe Cancer resource Center Support groups

The Cancer Resource Center offers a wide array of support groups that give patients and their families the opportunity to gather and share. To learn more about the groups, call 703.558.5555.

a tiMe to Be WitH otHerS Bereavement Workshop

Receive emotional support for grieving the loss of a loved one from cancer or any condition. Meet other people who may be experiencing similar loss of their friends and families.

This workshop is led by a licensed social worker. For more information, please call 703.558.0901.

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Support Services

CaSe ManageMent Our Case Managers are here for discharge planning to help you and your family with the transition from the Hospital to your home. Discharge planning begins when you are admitted to the Hospital.

Case Managers can assist you with arrangements for home health services, equipment, transportation and alternative living plans (such as finding a skilled nursing facility). Social workers also can provide emotional support and community resource information during your Hospital stay. To contact the Case Management Department, please call 703.558.6275 between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

aUXiLiarY A proud 80-year tradition, the VHC Auxiliary has always been an integral part of the Hospital, as its original purpose was to build a Hospital for the County. Auxiliary members have given millions of hours in service to the Hospital community. They also help with fundraising, enabling the Hospital to continually improve both medical care and patient comfort. If you need any assistance (wheelchair, escort, or navigating) upon arrival to the Hospital, you may find our Auxiliary members in their pink and red coats. To be a part of the VHC Auxiliary, please call 703.558.6401.

VoLUnteerS The Volunteer Program at Virginia Hospital Center consists of students and adults who assist staff with direct patient care in many different areas within our healthcare system. If you are in a clinical area of the Hospital and need assistance, please do not hesitate to ask for a volunteer. If you are interested in providing Volunteer Services, please call 703.558.6194.

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Patient Support Services

Virginia Hospital Center Supports Patient Rights PaLLiatiVe Care The Palliative Care Service at Virginia Hospital Center is dedicated to improving quality of life for patients with severe illnesses or health problems. Palliative Care is special healthcare that can ease pain, other symptoms and side effects throughout all stages of illness and/ or treatment. The VHC interdisciplinary team addresses the psychosocial needs to help you and your family cope with your illness, as well as emotional, practical and spiritual concerns. It is important to better understand your diagnosis and choices for care. For more information, please call 703.558.8501.

CHaPLain SerViCeS The Chaplaincy Team is the spiritual arm of Virginia Hospital Center’s patient healthcare support. We believe that spirituality, in the broadest sense, is an integral part of a holistic approach to health care, where the physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs of the patient are addressed. Spiritual, emotional and companion care for patients and families is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by the Chaplain Team, either on duty or on-call. Patients are personally visited in every department by chaplains. Support is non-denominational, caring for everyone.

For a visitation or information, please call 703.558.6128 or 703.558.6182.

aDVanCe DireCtiVe Planning ahead for medical decisions can make difficult situations more manageable for patients and their families. Advance planning is the only way to ensure that a patient’s wishes are followed in the event of a medical emergency or long-term illness. Under a Virginia law called the Healthcare Decisions Act, adults may sign a document that makes their choices about treatment known to their doctor and family in advance. This document is known as an Advance Directive. Virginia Hospital Center supports the aims of both the Virginia Healthcare Decisions Act and the Patient Self Determination Act. The Patient Relations and Pastoral Care Offices provide one-on-one appointments to help you complete an Advance Directive. For an appointment, please call 703.558.6195 or 703.558.6128. See page 28-29 for a free pull out Advance Medical Directive.

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Senior associates Membership Program Senior Associates

Virginia Hospital Center recognizes that our seniors are a vital part of our community. It is our goal to make their experience with the Hospital the very best; that is why we created the Senior Associates Membership Program for our patrons 60 years and older. This annual membership program provides a variety of exclusive Hospital benefits.

Membership Benefits ●

Questions?

Complimentary Hospital Parking for Up to 50 Visits per Membership

703.558.6970

(Must scan coded card upon exiting the garage. No attendants on duty.) ●

one Complimentary annual Blood Chemistry Screening

(Completed at our Outpatient Laboratory; results can be sent to your physician.) ● ● ●

Free activation of Virginia Hospital Center-Philips Lifeline & reduced Monthly Service Fee 15% off Hospital’s exercise Classes & Wellness Programs 20% off Hospital Food Court Purchases

(Must present card at cash register.)

Senior aSSoCiateS regiStration ForM I am registering for (please check one): One Card—$50 (50 Parking Visits) Two Cards—$70 (100 Parking Visits) Checks should be made payable to: Virginia Hospital Center

Please mail this form with check or credit card information to: Virginia Hospital Center, John T. Hazel, MD Conference Center Attn: Senior Associates 1701 North George Mason Drive Arlington, VA 22205

Name

Daytime Phone

Spouse Name (if applicable)

Email Address

Address Line 1

Credit Card #

Address Line 2

Exp. Date

City / State / Zip

Signature

Visa

Mastercard

Discover

Amex

Card(s) will be mailed within two weeks of receiving this application. Please be aware that there is a $5 fee for replacing lost, damaged or stolen cards.

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Navigating Virginia Hospital Center Main Campus is located at 1701 N. George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22205

Medical Offices C Medical Offices C Recruitment Closest Parking Garage: Parking C

Zone C Cancer Resource Center Cardiopulmanary Rehabilitation Community Classrooms Human Resources Inpatient Rehabilitation Labor & Delivery Medical Records Mother and Baby Neonatal ICU Outpatient Infusion Center Radiation Oncology / Cyberknife Teal Center VHC Foundation Wound Healing & Hyperbaric Center Closest Parking Garage: Parking C

Information Desks are located throughout the hospital to provide assistance to your appointment destination. They are staffed and located in buildings: • Lobby A from 8:00 am–6:00 pm • Lobby B from 8:00 am–3:00 pm • Lobby C from 8:00 am–4:00 pm

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Zone A (no entry after 8:00 pm except for Emerg. Dept.)

Admitting Cardiac/Cath Labs Chapel EKG/Sleep Lab Executive Office Emergency Department Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Medical Inpatient Units/Rooms Outpatient Rehabilitation Medical Offices A Pre-Operative Screening Radiology Surgery Center CLOSEST PARKING GARAGE: PARKING A

Zone B (no entry after 8:00 pm) Behavioral Health Unit Conference Center Food Court GI Services Medical Offices B Outpatient Laboratory Outpatient Pharmacy Radiology (CT/MRI) CLOSEST PARKING GARAGE: PARKING B

If you need assistance parking your vehicle in the garage, Parking Valets are located at Parking A. If your appointment is located in another building and you need assistance, you may ask at the Lobby A Information Desk for a Wheelchair Escort. (All Information Desks and your physician office may also call for a Wheelchair Escort at any time!)

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Virginia Hospital Center Carlin Springs Campus The Carlin Springs Campus is located at 601 South Carlin Springs Road, Arlington, VA 22204.

Virginia Hospital Center Departments located at Carlin Springs Campus: ●

24-Hour Virginia Hospital Center Urgent Care Physicians are trained in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine and backed by a team of Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, Licensed Radiology Technicians and ancillary staff.

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Senior Health and Health Promotion

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Resources

Resources to Meet Every Need Professional Assistance May Be the Solution—No Matter What the Problem Is

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hen it comes to life’s biggest decisions, most challenging transitions, and largest opportunities, we generally turn to professionals for help. From planning a move to planning for the financial future, there are professionals who can help with every step of life’s journey.

With an increasing number of credentialed professionals specifically trained to meet a diverse array of needs, there is generally a professional for that—no matter what that is. Many of these professionals work directly with Aging Life Care Managers to help clients achieve their best quality of life and to deliver the best possible results for families. In fact, in many instances, care managers will recommend professionals who become a vital part of a client’s care team.

No matter what stage of life you find yourself in or what your age, there is never any reason to face life’s changes and challenges alone. Enlist the help of a professional and get the help you need.

Some of the more prominent categories of professionals are detailed below. The tables on the following pages list dozens of options that are available in these and other categories. For specific information on available services, please contact the individual providers.

Aging in Place Solutions Need to update your home to meet your changing needs? Want some help running errands? Have medical needs that require special equipment? There are individuals and businesses available to meet all your needs and allow you to remain safely in your home. Successfully aging in place frequently requires additional assistance from professionals to ensure that all daily needs are met and the home environment remains safe.

Photo Credit: Debra Levy Eldercare Associates

Assistive Technology In today’s connected world, we are all accustomed to turning to technology for solutions. Help managing the challenges that come with aging or disability is no different. There are many technologies that can help you with all types of needs—from staying in contact with family to hearing better.

Technology professionals can help clients find specific technologies that can improve their living environments and their lifestyles.

Downsizing/Moving Solutions Moving is one of life’s most monumental tasks. Add in the fact that many seniors have been in their homes for two, three, or more decades, and moving becomes even more daunting. Whether you need to declutter and downsize in preparation for a move to a retirement community, or just have your home deep cleaned to provide a safer living environment, there are professionals available to help. When it comes time to sell the family home, there are also professionals available to prepare the home and ensure that you get top market value.

Medical Solutions Sometimes medical needs require

the help of a specialist or a business that caters to specific conditions or illnesses. Professionals can help you with a wide range of needs—from vision services to hospice care to mental health care and everything in between.

Planning Solutions Planning ahead for financial and legal needs is important at every stage of life, but never more so than during retirement. Financial and legal needs frequently become more complex with age. You may need help with tasks ranging from paying bills and managing paperwork to estate planning and managing Medicaid. Professionals are available who specialize in each of these areas and can make meeting your financial and legal needs easy.

Solutions for Professionals From Aging Life Care Managers to Elder Law Attorneys to assisted living and homecare providers, all professionals who work with senior clients and their families need specialized training to ensure that they have the most up-to-date information and education. Professionals who train their peers help to ensure that all seniors get the best possible assistance with all their needs.

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Choose Specialized Services Use this list to interview professionals: ■ What is your area of expertise?

■ How long have you been working with senior clients?

■ What certifications or licenses do you have?

■ What are your professional credentials?

■ What are the advantages and disadvantages of each alternative?

■ Who will be working with you?

■ How many professionals may be involved? What about off-hours and backup?

■ What special training have you received?

■ How are fees computed?

■ Can you provide examples of other clients you have worked with who had situations similar to mine?

■ How are travel time and mileage handled?

■ How are services terminated?

■ Do you work with other professionals to provide referrals if needed?

■ How often do you bill?

■ Are you available for emergencies?

■ Are there additional out-of-pocket fees?

■ What are your fees? (These should be provided to the consumer/responsible party in writing prior to services starting.)

■ Can you provide me with references?

■ What resources will it take to handle this situation?

■ Are there any alternative courses of action?

Are you faced with making a difficult decision about assisted living, memory care or in-home care? Are you relying on a random list?

You don’t have to look for care on your own.

CarePatrol of Northern Virginia is a placement service dedicated to helping families find the safest care options for their loved ones.

Identify quality, pre-screened assisted living, memory care or home care services.

Evaluate your loved one’s care needs, financial ability and location preference.

Provide expert guidance, counsel and reassurance every step of the way.

Peace of mind for those we serve: Priceless. Cost to seniors and families: Free.

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ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS Arlington Adult Day Program Fairfax Adult Day Health Care Program Lincolnia Adult Day Health Care Center – Fairfax County

703.228.5340 703.246.8743 703.914.0226

aging-disability.arlingtonva.us/programs/adult-day/ fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/adhc fairfaxcounty.gov/contact/ProgramDetail.aspx?agId=100533

ADVOCACY National Association of Area Agencies on Aging National Council on Aging Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman

202.872.0888 202.479.1200 703.324.5861

n4a.org ncoa.org fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltombudsman

AGING, DISABILITY AND CAREGIVER INFORMATION Alexandria Aging and Adult Services 703.746.5999 Arlington Aging and Disability Services 703.228.1700 DC Office on Aging 202.724.5622 Brain Injury Services 703.451.8881 Endependence Center 703.525.3626 Fairfax County Aging Disability and Caregiver Resource Line 703.324.7948 TTY 711 IONA Senior Services 202.895.9448 Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) 703.425.0999 Prince William County Area Agency on Aging 703.792.6400 Senior Services of Alexandria 703.836.4414 U.S. Administration on Aging Eldercare Locator 800.677.1116 ALZHEIMER’S AND MEMORY CARE SUPPORT Alzheimer’s Association, National Capital Area Chapter Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Project Lifesaver – Arlington Project Lifesaver - Fairfax

alexandriava.gov/Aging aging-disability.arlingtonva.us dcoa.dc.gov braininjurysvcs.org ecnu.org fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults iona.org accessjca.org pwcgov.org/government/dept/aaa/pages/default.aspx seniorservicesalex.org/programs/transportation eldercare.gov

703.359.4440 800.438.4380 866.232.8484 571.388.6886 703.246.2805

alz.org/nca/ nia.nih.gov/alzheimers alzfdn.org police.arlingtonva.us/prevention-safety/project-lifesaver/ fairfaxcounty.gov/sheriff/lifesaver.htm

703.324.5374 TTY 711 703.204.9100 202.364.0020

fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/elderlink.htm jssa.org aginglifecare.org seaburycaremanagement.org

CLINICS Arlington Free Clinic Virginia Hospital Center Outpatient Clinic

703.979.1425 703.558.6144

arlingtonfreeclinic.org virginiahospitalcenter.com/medical/outpatient_clinic.aspx

COUNSELING Crisis Link Haven of Northern Virginia JSSA (Jewish Social Services Agency)

800.273.8255 703.941.7000 703.204.9100

prsinc.org/crisislink havenofnova.org Jssa.org

CARE MANAGEMENT ElderLink JSSA (Jewish Social Services Agency) National Association of Geriatric Care Managers Seabury Resources for Aging

Please confirm all information with communities.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC

PHONE

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703.940.3000

seia.com

HEARING AND SPEECH RESOURCES Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 202.337.5220 Northern Virginia Resource Center for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Persons 703.352.9055 • 703.352.9056 TTM Washington Ear 301.681.6636

listeningandspokenlanguage.org nvrc.org washear.org

HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE Heartland Hospice The Medical Team Optum Palliative & Hospice Care Virginia Hospital Center Palliative Care

703.273.8693 703.390.2300 571.262.5200 703.558.8501

heartlandhospice.com medicalteam.com optumhospice.com virginiahospitalcenter.com/medical/palliative_care.aspx

INSURANCE Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Medicare Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program

800.633.4227 800.552.3402

cms.gov www.medicare.gov vda.virginia.gov/vicap2.asp

LEGAL SERVICES/ELDER LAW Cervoni Disability Law, LLC Edward Zetlin Law The Elder & Disability Law Center Farr Law Firm Law Offices of James McConville Legal Services of Northern Virginia Needham, Mitnick & Pollack

703.241.2625 703.379.0442 202.452.0000 703.691.1888 703.642.5353 703.778.6800 703.536.7778

cervonidisabilitylaw.com zetlinlaw.com edlc.com farrlawfirm.com jmcconville.com lsnv.org nmpattorneys.com

LIBRARY Alexandria Public Library Services for Persons with Disabilities Arlington Public Library Talking Books & Books by Mail Fairfax County Public Library Access Services Prince William Public Library

703.746.1702 703.228.6333 703.324.8380 703.792.6100

alexandria.lib.va.us library.arlingtonva.us fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/as/ pwcgov.org/government/dept/library/pages/contact.aspx

MEAL AND FOOD DELIVERY Golden Cuisine Healthy Bites Instacart Grocery Delivery Meals on Wheels Mom’s Meals Peapod by Giant Grocery Delivery Silver Cuisine by bistroMD Valley Senior Meal Service

866.950.9047 202.882.1969 888.246.7822 888.998.6325 866.971.6667 866.573.2763 844.404.3663 800.541.3805

goldencuisine.com healthybitesfood.com instacart.com mealsonwheelsamerica.org momsmeals.com peapod.com silver.bistromd.com valleyinc.com

MOBILE PODIATRY Podiatrist in Motion

703.879.5155

podiatristinmotion.com

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MOVING COORDINATION, DOWNSIZING & DESIGN Overwhelmed How Can I Help

703.508.3056

overwhelmedhowcanihelp.com

PATIENT ADVOCACY SERVICES Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

703.324.5861

fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/ltcombudsman/

PERSONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM CareRing Philips Lifeline through Virginia Hospital Center

703.516.6770 703.558.6859

prsinc.org/crisislink/services/carering virginiahospitalcenter.com/senior

REAL ESTATE SERVICES Cathi Coridan, Keller Williams McLean

703.971.7237

soldbycathi.com

REVERSE MORTGAGES Senior Lifestyle Mortgage

703.777.6840

seniorlifestylemortgage.com

SENIOR HOUSING AND CARE CONSULTANTS A Family Tie CarePatrol Virginia

240.778.9920 703.853.1843

afamilytie.com carepatrol.com

SENIOR MOVE MANAGEMENT Atlas Services LLC

703.372.1543

atlasservicesll.com

STATE & NATIONAL RESOURCES Disability Navigator Eldercare Locator Senior Navigator

866.393.0957 800.677.1116 866.393.0957

disabilitynavigator.org eldercare.gov seniornavigator.org

TRANSPORTATION Arlington County Aging Transportation Services Endependence Center of Northern Virginia Fairfax County: Seniors on the Go Falls Church Transportation – Fare Wheels Program Metro Travel Training NVRides Prince William County Department of Transportation Shepherd Center: Annandale/Springfield Shepherd Center: McLean/Arlington/Falls Church Shepherd Center: Fairfax/Burke Shepherd Center: Vienna/Oakton

703.228.1700 703.525.3268 703.877.5800 703.248.5005 202.962.2700 703.537.3071 703-792-6374 703.941.1419 703.506.2199 703.323.4788 703.281.0538

aging-disability.arlingtonva.us/resources/transportation ecnv.org fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/transportation.htm fallschurchva.gov/700/transportation-assistance wmata.com/accessibility/advocacy-policy/metro_accessible.cfm nvrides.org pwcgov.org/government/dept/dot/pages/transportation-planning.aspx shepherdscenter-annandale.org scmafc.org scfbva.org scov.org

703.509.8057 703.231.0824 703.303.4060 617.299.9628 washingtonareavillages@gmail.com

arlnvil.org athomeinalexandria.org mountvernonathome.org vtvnetwork.org wavevillages.org

VILLAGE RELATED ORGANIZATIONS Arlington Neighborhood Village At Home Alexandria Mt. Vernon At Home Village to Village Network Washington Area Villages Exchange Please confirm all information with communities.

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PHONE

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703.228.1700

aging-disability.arlingtonva.us/

ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAMS Arlington Adult Day Program

Welcome to Arlington County’s Community Supports and Coordination Services offering health, respite, wellness and supportive services that enhance quality, independence, and socialization for older adults and adults with disabilities and their caregivers! Key services include: • Adult Day Health • Case Management • Crisis Intervention • In-Home Services • Medicare Counseling • Money Management • Nursing Case Management • Nutrition & Transportation Services FINANCIAL SERVICES Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC

703-940-3000

seia.com

Tom West, Partner at SEIA, leads a team of financial professionals that aims to secure and protect wealth for families planning through healthcare or housing uncertainty due to disability, illness, or death. Tom’s distinguished knowledge on helping families finance long term care needs is built upon 22 years of experience in the financial services industry.

HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE The Medical Team Hospice

703-390-2300

medicalteam.com

During this difficult but meaningful part of life’s journey, THE MEDICAL TEAM HOSPICE provides experienced, skilled hospice services with compassion and respect. We honor the life of our patients, while offering families much-needed assistance and support. Hospice is a way to continue life’s journey with the best quality of life and the best care possible.

LEGAL SERVICES/ELDER LAW Farr Law Firm

703-691-1888

farrlawfirm.com

LET US HELP! Evan H. Farr is a Certified Elder Law Attorney, Best-Selling Author, and one of the Foremost Experts in the Country in the Field of Medicaid Asset Protection and Medicaid Asset Protection Trusts.

Call Today for a Free Consultation! Locations in Virginia, DC, and Rockville.

MOVING COORDINATION, DOWNSIZING & DESIGN Overwhelmed How Can I Help, LLC.

703.508.3056

overwhelmedhowcanihelp.com

• Moving • Downsizing • Organizing • We provide Transition Services • Packing • Un-packing • Estate Liquidation • Home Clean Outs • Hoarding Services and MORE! In home consultation at no charge! We are certified Senior Move Managers.

Call Barbara at 703.508.3056 Please confirm all information with communities.

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PHONE

WEB

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seniorlifestylemortgage.com

REVERSE MORTGAGES Senior Lifestyle Mortgage

Your Reverse Mortgage Expert! We help families fund retirement income shortfalls, pay for elder health care costs, manage emergencies, and gain peace of mind.

Choose the Home Equity Line of Credit, the Monthly Income Option, or for New Home Purchase. NMLS #1402557 WRHORNBECK LLC dba SeniorLifestyleMortgage.

Licensed in VA and MD. SENIOR HOUSING AND CARE CONSULTANTS A Family Tie

703.989.7609

afamilytie.com

When facing an important life decision, you don’t need to do it alone. Lean on A Family Tie to help you navigate senior living with ease. With over 50 years of local senior housing experience, we’ve helped hundreds of families find AND transition to a lifestyle option that matches their unique needs at NO COST! CarePatrol Virginia

703.853.1843

carepatrol.com

Information and assistance. They are the two things seniors and their families need most when looking for assisted and independent living, in-home care and memory care options. CarePatrol of Northern Virginia is here to offer expert counsel, guidance and reassurance. Peace of mind for those we serve: PRICELESS. Cost to seniors and families: FREE Please confirm all information with communities.

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Be a Balanced Caregiver

By Jody Gastfriend, LICSW

C

aring for a parent, grandparent, spouse or loved one has its challenges and rewards.

It can be gratifying as well as frustrating, with no clear roadmap on how to proceed. More than 65 million people in the United States care for a parent or disabled adult, and of those caregivers, more than a third still have minor children living at home. Middle-aged adults may find themselves sandwiched between limit testing teenagers, pushing for more independence, and aging parents, who want to hold onto the independence they still have. Is there a way for caregivers, whether you are a daughter, son, spouse or partner, to juggle it all without feeling depleted and guilt-ridden? The answer is yes, but it takes time, patience, forethought and compassion – for yourself as well as everyone else.

Sometimes, the best thing a caregiver can do is to take a step back, breathe deeply and evaluate their routine. Consider how caregiving rituals can be handled more effectively, without abandoning career, family and other aspects of life. Here are few things to consider: 1. Have conversations early and often. Unless your loved ones are completely incapacitated, you must include them in discussions about their care and accommodations.

Approach decision-making from a place of love and respect. Many caregivers get frustrated by their parent or grandparent’s resistance to help. But that resistance may be a need to exert some control, especially at a time when things feel out of control. If you can help them understand why you feel they need a home health aide, a certain medical specialist, a safety-related home renovation or even a new domicile, you often get better participation in making the change. Rarely are plans

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made in just one conversation. It may be a series of conversations, lasting months or even years. Be patient and recognize that your loved one has the right to make decisions, even if you think they are bad ones.

2. Talk about money. Nobody likes to talk about money, but it simply must be done. When it comes to eldercare, finances determine options.

Do your parents or grandparents have long-term care insurance? Do they have savings to liquidate or assets they’re willing to sell? (The family home may be non-negotiable, but what about the car your senior relatives no longer drive?) What kind of care and services can they afford?

Keep in mind that home care costs around $20/hour and Medicare doesn’t pay for long-term care in a nursing home—which averages over $80,000 a year. If you’ve been operating on the assumption that long-term decisions can be made “when the time comes,” you may be in for a harsh dose of reality. There’s no point in spinning your wheels, going over choices that just aren’t viable for your family.

3. Don’t try to do it all. In many cases, a nearby family member, perhaps you, will take on caretaking duties, thinking you can or should be able to handle it all. Plus, Mom really trusts and relies on you and wouldn’t feel comfortable with a stranger in the home. Things may go along fine for a while, but as the picture turns more complicated, you may quickly become overwhelmed and ineffective.

Go ahead and step up if you’re the one who lives closest or has the most time or financial wherewithal to deal with an initial crisis. But then, assess the situation and quickly marshal your resources. Call a family meeting—via Skype, if need be—and find out what other family members are willing and able to do.

4. Manage medications and therapies. Develop a simple system to track medication, prescribed exercises, nutritional supplements and other health related needs. There are websites that allow for informationsharing among family caregivers, which can be great. But a simple calendar or spreadsheet along with pre-filled pill boxes can also work. Make sure the system is user-friendly for all who will rely on it. Leave a spot for notes to indicate when medications must be refilled or supplies replenished. Keep in mind that most paid caregivers, unless they are nurses, are not allowed to administer medication— in other words, hand out pills. But caregivers can remind people to take their medication and this is often all that is needed.

5. Explore community resources.

Finding a handicap-accessible transportation service to take your mom to the hairdresser or to visit friends can go a long way toward maintaining her mental and emotional well-being. If Mom can’t leave the house, look into religious organizations, senior centers and local areas on aging that offer home supports or social calls. If your senior feels isolated and needs more company, sometimes variety can spice up life. Many colleges and schools of social work have volunteer programs for students interested in aging studies.

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Advance Directive This document has been prepared and distributed as an informational service.

INSTRUCTIONS AND DEFINITIONS Introduction

Advance Directive A written document that tells what a person wants or does not want if, in the future, he/she can’t make his/her wishes known about healthcare treatment.

This form is a combined Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care and Living Will for use in Virginia.

Artificial Nutrition and Hydration When food and water are given to a person through a tube.

With this form, you can:

General Comfort Measures Care that helps to keep a person comfortable but does not intend to cure. Comfort care, pain and symptom management.

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Indicate what health care treatment you do or do not want if in the future you are unable to make your wishes known or are incapacitated.

This document also gives you the ability to make mental health decisions regarding future admissions with your attending physician's knowledge and signature.

Directions

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CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Treatment to try and restart a person’s breathing or heartbeat.

CPR may be done by pushing on the chest, by putting a tube down the throat, or by other treatments.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care/Health Care Surrogate An advance directive that appoints someone to make medical decisions for a person if in the future he/she can’t make his/her own medical decisions.

Life-Sustaining Treatment Any medical treatment that is used to keep a person from dying. A breathing machine, CPR, and artificial nutrition and hydration are examples of life-sustaining treatments.

Living Will An advance directive that tells what medical treatment a person does or does not want if he/she is not able to make his/her wishes known.

Organ and Tissue Donation When a person permits his/her organs (such as eyes or Cross through any sections that you do not wish to make a decision kidneys) and other parts of the body (such as skin) to be removed after death to be transplanted for use by another on at this time. person or to be used for experimental purposes.

Add any special instructions in the blank spaces provided. You Persistent Vegetative State can write additional comments on a separate sheet of paper, but When a person is unconscious with no reasonable expectation you should indicate on the form that there are additional pages to of regaining consciousness even with medical treatment. The your advance directive. body may move and eyes may be open but as far as anyone Sign the form and have it witnessed. can tell, the person can’t think or respond.

Give your doctor, your nurse, your durable power of attorney, your Terminal Condition family, and anyone else who might be involved in your care, a An on-going condition caused by injury or illness that has no copy of your advance directive and discuss it with each person. cure and from which doctors expect the person to die even with medical treatment.

Understand that you may change or cancel this document at any time.

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APPOINTMENT OF MY AGENT (DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR HEALTH CARE) If the person I appointed first cannot or will not I appoint this person to make decisions about my medical care if there ever comes a time when I cannot make decisions for me, I appoint this person: make those decisions myself: Primary Agent Successor Agent Name: Name: Home Phone: Home Phone: Work Phone: Work Phone: Address: Address: I have not appointed anyone to make health care decisions for me in any other document.

I want the person I have appointed, my doctors, my family, and others to be guided by the decisions I have made below regarding all health care decisions. I understand my agent has powers only if I am incapacitated or unable to make my wishes known.

I understand that my advance directive may include the selection of an agent in addition to setting forth my choices regarding health care. Health Care is defined as furnishing services to any individual for the purpose of preventing, alleviating, curing, or healing illness, injury or physical disability including but not limited to medications, surgery, blood transfusions, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, admission to a hospital, nursing home, assisted living facility and life prolonging procedures and palliative care.

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Incapable of making an informed decision means that I am unable to understand the nature, extent and probable consequences of a proposed healthcare decision or unable to make a rational evaluation of the risks and benefits of a proposed healthcare decision. The Virginia Code for Advance Directives requires that two physicians are necessary to determine incapacity. One is your attending physician and another is a doctor not involved in your care. Both physicians must fully examine you and document their findings in your medical record.

MY END OF LIFE CARE Life Sustaining Treatments if I am in a terminal condition or Persistent Vegetative State (PVS).

I do not want life-sustaining treatments (including CPR) started. If life-sustaining treatments are started, I want them stopped.

I want life-sustaining treatments that my doctors think are best for me.

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I do not want artificial hydration started if it would be the main treatment keeping me alive. If artificial hydration is started, I want it stopped.

I want artificial nutrition even if it is the main treatment keeping me alive.

I want artificial hydration even if it is the main treatment keeping me alive.

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Comfort Care I want to be kept as comfortable and free of pain as possible, even if it leads to reduced consciousness.

Other wishes:

Other Directions You have the right to be involved in all decisions about your medical care. If you have wishes not covered in other parts of this document, please indicate them here.

Organ Donation Autopsy

I want to donate all of my organs and tissues.

I only want to donate these organs and tissues:

I do not wish to donate any of my organs or tissues.

Other wishes:

I agree to an autopsy if my doctors wish it.

I do not want an autopsy.

Other wishes:

If you wish to say more about any of the above choices, or if you have any other statements to make about your medical care, you may do so on a separate sheet of paper. If you do so, put the number of pages you are adding here:

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SIGNATURES You and two witnesses must sign this document in order for it to be legal.

Must be age 18 or older to witness.

Your Signature By my signature below, I show that I understand the purpose and the effect of this document.

Date

Print Name

Signature

Your Witnesses’ Signatures I believe the person who has signed this advance directive to be of sound mind, that he/she signed or acknowledged this advance directive in my presence, and that he/she appears not to be acting under pressure, duress, fraud, or undue influence.

Witness #1

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MENTAL HEALTH DECISIONS (If you give your agent the powers described in this Subsection below, your physician must complete the following attestation.) Cross through options if they do not apply to you.

I authorize my admission to a health care facility for the treatment of mental illness for no more then 10 calendar days, even over my protest, if a physician on staff examines me and states that I have a mental illness and I am incapable of making an informed decision about my admission, and that I need treatment in the facility.

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I authorize the specific types of health care identified in this advance directive even over my protests.

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As the physician or licensed clinical psychologist, I hereby attest that at the time that the patient signed the advance directive he/she was capable of making an informed decision and understood the consequences of this provision of his/her advance directive:

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Understanding Senior Living Options This section is color coded, so that you can easily find topics of interest and valuable information while you search.

Resource Section - Page 19 A directory of senior-serving professionals available to provide a wide variety of services, from adult day care to transportation.

Life Plan Communities - Page 34 Communities offering a comprehensive, lifetime range of care from independent living to nursing care. Costs and levels of care vary widely, and most communities require new residents to be healthy and independent.

Independent Living - Page 39 Housing designed for individuals who can live independently. Some are affiliated with health care facilities that provide added support if needed.

Assisted Living - Page 43 Housing for those who cannot live independently but do not need skilled nursing care.

Level of assistance varies among facilities.

Nursing and Rehabilitiation - Page 51 Facilities staffed by health care professionals under the direction of a physician. Designed for individuals who need 24-hour skilled nursing care on a regular basis.

Home Care - Page 55 A variety of services designed to help keep individuals who need assistance in their current home.

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Life Plan Communities Offering diverse lifestyle options Life Plan Communities are properties offering a combination of living options for older adults. These communities offer an active lifestyle for residents, as well as a wide array of amenities and services.

Life Plan Communities were formerly known as Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs).

Following a two-year research and review process, a task force led by LeadingAge and Mather LifeWays, identified a new name for CCRCs that would resonate with the boomer target audience. The new name better reflects the communities and their residents—individuals who are active, engaged and focused on the future.

Living options available at Life Plan Communities may include

independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing services. These different levels of care are all offered on a single campus. Residents have the option to have all their current or future healthcare needs met without ever leaving campus.

Life Plan Communities afford residents endless opportunities to remain active and involved. These communities generally appeal to young, healthy older adults. Amenities vary widely but often include swimming pools, fitness centers, gardening areas, and golf courses or putting greens. Additionally, residents have access to hundreds of clubs and activities—from art classes to yoga classes and from drama clubs to walking groups. Residents are

also very involved in the operation and management of Life Plan Communities through resident boards or councils.

Finally, Life Plan Communities are generally integrated into the larger community. With active residents, these communities can focus on giving back and acting as a socially responsible neighbor.

Life Plan Communities give older adults the freedom and security to live active, healthy lives. They are the perfect option for individuals who want to plan ahead for future care needs, while focusing on enjoying every day.

Source: lifeplancommunity.org

A Guide to Choosing the Right Contract

By Kelly Hagler You want to move to a senior living community, but that’s just the first of many decisions you’ll need to make.

No matter which community you move to, you’ll have to sign a contract that stipulates the services you’ll receive and what you’ll pay—now and down the road.

This guide can help you navigate the different contracts you may encounter as you embark on your search for a new home. Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also known as life plan communities, offer multiple levels of care all on one campus.

This setting is generally attractive to seniors who like to plan ahead.

CCRCs are most useful for seniors who can come in at the independent living level and move through higher levels of care as needed over time.

“The CCRC is a promise of future care, inclusive of the various levels,” says Marc Herrera, vice president of skilled nursing administration and risk management at be.group, an operator of Southern California retirement communities. “All other types of senior living are month-to- month 34

arrangements.”

Most CCRCs are nonprofit organizations with business models surrounding a mission of senior care and service, says Daniel S. Ogus, executive vice president and chief operating officer at be.group. All levels of care in a CCRC are usually provided by the same management.

CCRC contracts are more complex than other types of senior living agreements because they offer more services. There are three common types of CCRC agreements that typically secure long-term living accommodations, services and health care for residents.

1. Type A (Life Care Agreements) According to the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, Type A contracts include overall housing, residential services (amenities) and unlimited healthrelated services. Type A contracts provide a sense of stability, as future costs are much more predictable regardless of any changes in needed services or care. Residents pay a much larger entrance fee compared to

other contract types, but the monthly fee is flat through all levels of care.

2. Type B (Modified Agreements) As with Type A, Type B contracts include housing and residential services. Unlike Type A, Type B does not cover all future health care needs but does offer discounted or waived rates for those services.

While Type B contracts have a lower entrance fee than Type A, should an increase in care become necessary, it would be the resident’s responsibility to cover costs.

3. Type C (Fee-For-Service Agreements) Like both A and B, Type C contracts cover housing, residential services and health care. “Basically, it’s pay as you go,” says Herrera. Residents pay a smaller entrance fee in the beginning. Then, if you don’t need to use higher levels of care, there is no additional cost to you beyond your monthly service fee for using amenities like transportation or activities. While Type C contracts will save you on up-front costs, the Continued on page 36

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Life Plan Resident Rights A model Bill of Rights The National Continuing Care Residents’ Association (NaCCRA) developed a model bill of rights that applies to all residents of Life Plan Communities (formerly known as continuing care retirement communities). NaCCRA is made up of senior citizens who live in Life Plan Communities throughout the United States.

In keeping with their goal to make sure that Life Plan Communities are as good as they can be, for current residents as well as future residents, NaCCRA developed a model bill of rights that can be adopted by Life Plan Communities throughout the country. Several states have already enacted a legislative Bill of Rights for Life Plan Community residents.

Model Bill of Rights The residents of a Life Plan Community have the right to: 1. Expect full, prompt and complete fulfillment by the management of those services delineated in their contracts.

2. Establish, organize, fund, develop by-laws for, and operate a resident association.

3. Freely assemble, with or without the participation of management and staff.

4. Select and appoint, in accordance with the resident association’s own by-laws, at least three members of the corporate governing board.

5. Be kept informed by the administration, on an ongoing basis, about all significant issues of management, which directly affect residents’ well-being or their financial investment.

6. Full disclosure of the finances of the corporation, presented at least on an annual basis.

7. A plain English list of those services guaranteed by the contract, as well as a list of those services

offered by the community but not guaranteed in the contract.

8. Visit the assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, as well as all the amenities associated with independent living, before signing a contract.

9. Be informed in advance of, and to comment on, changes in the delivery of services, including changes in staffing levels.

10. Be informed, at least a month in advance of implementation, about any changes in fees.

11. Participate directly in the governance of the residents association through communication, discussion, and decision-making in open meetings.

12. Raise issues concerning their own well-being, their quality of life, and the sufficiency of their involvement in community life and governance, and to advocate openly for issues of concern to them.

13. Start up and operate informal activities of any kind, so long as they do not impact negatively on the lives of others, violate the law, interfere with other activities in community space and facilities, or require resident association funds.

14. Organize and seek resident association recognition of a new committee or other resident activity needing community facilities or resident association funds.

15. All the benefits of living in the community, including all the services and amenities on offer, and all regulations applying to community life, provided and enforced impartially and without prejudice, regardless of a resident’s age, gender, race, economic status, professional background, sexual orientation, past or present advocacy of issues and policies applying to community life and governance, past or present activism in the polity outside of the retirement community, or past or present service on boards or committees.

16. Select, based on availability and the resident’s financial qualifications, an independent living apartment of the resident’s choice and to appoint and furnish it to the resident’s taste, within the provisions of the lifecare contract and fire and safety regulations.

17. Participate as fully and meaningfully as possible. When the need to move to an assisted living facility or skilled nursing unit comes under discussion, family members designated by the resident have the right to be kept informed of the resident’s condition and care plan.

Residents or their designated medical proxies have the right to refuse medications and treatments.

Source: www.naccra.com

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Goodwin House at Home

CITY

703.578.7125

WEB

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Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury

540.665.5914

Winchester

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Established in 1987, this non-profit, nationally accredited (by CARFCCAC) Lifecare community offers all levels of care from independent & assisted living to skilled nursing & memory support, all under one roof. One exit from Winchester Medical Center & just over an hour from Washington, DC, in the gorgeous Shenandoah Valley. PET FRIENDLY Please confirm all information with communities.

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resident risks the potential for large costs down the road if there is a sudden need for care.

Steps before you sign Regardless of the environment you choose, moving to a senior living community is a big decision that requires a lot of thought and even more research. Here are some important steps to take before signing a contract.

1. Consult a financial adviser.

Joining a senior living community is a serious investment. Spend time with your trusted financial adviser. “Your biggest pitfall is not understanding how health care, especially Medicare, works in our country,” says Ogus.

“How much money do you have and how much will you need? Understand what benefits you’re getting from Medicare as well as your retirement packages.”

2. Research the organization and management.

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community as well as the continuity of management are two essential factors to vet thoroughly. Is the management able to make improvements regularly?

Will you be working with the same staff regularly, or is there a high turnover rate?

3. Understand services covered.

Asking about guaranteed services will alleviate many of those “what if ” questions: What if you get dementia?

What if you become debilitated?

Ask management specific questions about what’s covered in your contract beyond care services. Understand how they charge for specialized programming and activities.

4. Find out how refunds work.

Signing a CCRC contract is a big decision—so what if you change your mind?

5. Ask about a benevolence program.

Many nonprofit CCRCs offer benevolence programs if a resident exhausts his or her financial resources. “Say someone has lived in the community for 15–20 years and now she cannot afford to pay at that higher level—this program subsidizes her as she continues to live at the

same level,” says Herrera.

6. Make sure your voice will be heard in the future.

Some communities have their own associations, and residents have the right to be represented on boards.

“It’s collaborative management,” says Herrera. “Many communities are managed with a lot of advice from residents.”

7. Determine what role your family will play.

“We can’t share information with children if the resident doesn’t give us permission to do so,” says Ogus. “If a resident has a condition change, we hope he or she will allow us to share with one of their adult children.” Make sure your family understands the financial commitment and how your contract works.

8. Explore, visit, ask questions, repeat.

“We want [potential residents] to make the right decision,” says Ogus.

“We want them to choose us, but we’d rather them not choose us if it’s not the right decision for them. An unhappy resident can spoil it for the rest of the community. It should be a lifestyle decision, not a sentence.”

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We have a passion for aging, and we want to share it with you. As an independent, mission-driven, not-for-profit organization since 1967, Goodwin House Incorporated has built a reputation for innovation and excellence. We promote well-being and provide compassionate care along life’s continuum. And today, we offer more choices than you might imagine, including the choice to stay home.

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As an independent, mission-driven, not-for-profit organization, Goodwin House Incorporated has built a reputation for innovation and excellence.

We promote well-being and provide compassionate care along life’s continuum. With our passion for aging, we offer more choices than you can imagine, including the option to stay at home.

Explore your options with us!

Whether you plan to stay at home or join a Life Plan Community, we meet you where you want to be. Learn more about our pioneering age-in-place program, Goodwin House at Home and our CARF-accredited communities Goodwin House Alexandria and Goodwin House Bailey’s Crossroads.

Visit our website or call us today.

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703.824.1233

Alexandria

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Hermitage of Northern Virginia

703.797.3800

Alexandria

150 150 40 ■

Fairfax, The

703.799.1200

Fort Belvoir

382

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Goodwin House - Bailey’s Crossroads

703.824.7125

Falls Church

328

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Greenspring

800.917.3141

Springfield

1409 104 180

The Crossings at Chantilly

703.994.4561

Herndon

The Virginian

703.385.0555

Vinson Hall - For Military Officers & Families Woodlands Retirement Community, The

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GARDENING AREA

113

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703.539.5303

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McLean

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800.917.3141

Ashburn

705

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888.762.3290

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313

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Lake Ridge

235

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540.665.5914

Winchester

210

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Summit Square

800.586.5499

Waynesboro

81

20 18

Sunnyside Community

800.237.2257

Harrisonburg

271

78 84

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888.723.8867

Winchester

203

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Independent Living Communities Providing security with no home maintenance

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ndependent living communities are residential communities for active older adults who want an enjoyable lifestyle free of the worries of home maintenance.

They are similar to any apartment, condominium or single-family development, except that they provide special services, including security.

Most independent living communities are fully secured with staff members greeting and screening all visitors around the clock.

As many individuals at this stage in their lives are looking to pursue new hobbies and interests, the activities and amenities available at a community are a major factor for potential residents. Most independent living communities provide a full range of activities such as shopping trips, outings to cultural events, organized

gatherings and an array of clubs. Some communities also have tennis courts, swimming pools and other amenities.

Independent living communities typically offer a variety of meal plans.

Residents also have the option of preparing their own meals.

Most independent living communities do not offer health care services. However, some communities are affiliated with health care facilities that can provide such care when it is needed. Residents also have the option of purchasing home health care services from outside providers.

Most independent living communities are rental communities, but some are condominiums or single-family communities in which residents purchase their units or homes. Costs and services vary widely. In some communities, a monthly fee covers

Most independent living communities provide a full range of activities. many services, while in others a fee-for-service system is used. A few communities offer subsidies based on strictly defined need. To learn more, contact your local Area Agency on Aging.

Consumers should carefully research the independent living community options in their target areas or neighborhoods. After requesting and reviewing information from communities, prospective residents should plan on-site visits to each community they are considering.

Considering Independent Living Questions for consumers

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he questions below will help seniors and their families determine if an Independent Living community may be the right choice for them.

• Do you feel isolated in your home?

• Do you find it difficult to get around your neighborhood?

• Do you lack relationships with your neighbors?

• Do you have difficulty driving?

• Do you wish that someone else would drive you to your errands and appointments?

• Do you have a hard time getting out of the house?

• Do you frequently go for weeks without seeing friends?

• Do you wish you had more of a social life?

• Do you miss participating in favorite activities?

• Do you find it difficult to run errands alone?

• Do you have a difficult time keeping up with home maintenance?

• Do you find it challenging to clean your home?

• Do you feel unsafe in your home or your neighborhood?

• Do you find it hard to climb the stairs into or inside your home?

If you answered “yes” to most of the above questions, you may want to consider Independent Living. However, you will also want to consider your current and future health care needs before making a final decision. For instance, if you have a chronic health condition, you may want to consider an Assisted Living community, or a community that offers both

For many seniors, Independent Living offers the perfect lifestyle.

Independent Living and higher levels of care on the same campus.

For many seniors, Independent Living offers the perfect lifestyle— one with no home maintenance or transportation worries and with plenty of social and recreational opportunities. With a wide array of communities available locally, you are certain to find a community that offers you both the independence you desire and the security you need.

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HERE’S A REAL DIFFERENCE at Sommerset! A rental retirement community with no long-term commitment, no entrance fee and no buy-in expense. Sommerset is all about savoring new freedom to live. Enjoy gracious dining, housekeeping, an excellent staff and activities plus free transportation that is simply unmatched by any other retirement community in Loudoun County.

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ALEXANDRIA Annie B. Rose House

703.548.4946

Alexandria

91

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Beasley Square

703.853.0638

Alexandria

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Claridge House Alexandria

703.823.5444

Alexandria

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703.539.5303

Alexandria

113

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703.824.1233

Alexandria

255

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703.797.3800

Alexandria

150

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Ladrey Highrise

703.549.7115

Alexandria

170 ■

Paul Spring Retirement Community

703.768.0234

Alexandria

129

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703.243.4300

Arlington

162

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703.521.9100

Arlington

300 ■

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703.528.0162

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703.892.4330

Arlington

74

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703.516.9455

Arlington

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703.536.1060

Arlington

128

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703.931.5700

Arlington

235 ■

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703.813.1800

Springfield

Arbor Terrace of Herndon

703.956.6311

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DINING FACILITIES

FITNESS CENTER

GARDENING AREA

BEAUTY/BARBER SHOP

PETS ALLOWED

LOCATION

FAIRFAX COUNTY (CONTINUED) Fairfax, The

703.799.1200

Fort Belvoir

382

Forest Glen at Sully Station

703.802.9501

Centreville

202

Goodwin House - Bailey’s Crossroads

703.578.7125

Falls Church

328

Greenspring

800.917.3141

Springfield

1,409

Gum Springs Glen

703.780.9072

Alexandria

60

Heatherwood Retirement

703.425.1698

Burke

112

Herndon Harbor House I & II

703.904.9444

Herndon

Home Eldercare

703.273.3640

Fairfax

Hunters Woods Fellowship House

703.620.4450

Reston

220 ■

Hunters Woods at Trails Edge

888-902-4733

Reston

91

Kendrick Court at McNair Farms

703.793.9300

Herndon

139

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Lake Anne Fellowship House

703.471.6474

Reston

240 ■

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Lewinsville Center Residences

703.442.9621

McLean

22

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703.442.8660

McLean

161 ■

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Lincolnian

703.914.0330

Alexandria

26

Little River Glen

703.503.8700

Fairfax

120

Lockwood/Elmwood House

703.538.6000

Arlington

150 ■ ■

Manchester Lakes Senior Apartment Community 703.921.5500

Alexandria

252

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Morris Glen Apartments

703.719.7268

Alexandria

60

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Olley Glen Senior Residences

703.323.6565

Fairfax

90

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703.768.0234

Alexandria

72

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The Crossings at Chantilly

703.994.4561

Herndon

100

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703.385.0555

Fairfax

153

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703.620.0434

Reston

135

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703.281.2080

Vienna

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703.536.4344

McLean

245

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Woodlands Retirement Community, The

703.667.9801

Fairfax

102

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703.956.6311

Herndon

80

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800.917.3141

Ashburn

705

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703.542.2925

Brambleton

1,502

Cascades Village

703.896.9771

Sterling

150

Falcons Landing • Retired Mlitary Officers/Spouse

888.762.3290

Potomac Falls

313

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703.581.1711

Lansdowne

150

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703.777.5510

Leesburg

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LOUDOUN COUNTY (CONTINTUED) Sommerset Retirement Community

703.450.6411

Sterling

102

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Sunrise at Countryside

703.430.0681

Sterling

53

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Waltonwood Ashburn

703.468.0423

Ashburn

115

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703.858.9507

Ashburn

264

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY Fairmont Independent Retirement Living, The

703.257.7111

Manassas

101

Lake Ridge Fellowship House

703.494.4455

Woodbridge

99

Marywood Apartments

703.369.7950

Manassas

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Oaks Senior Apartment Community, The

703.221.4888

Triangle

58

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703.365.8500

Manassas

131

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703.257.3455

Manassas Park

148

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703.491.9710

Woodbridge

128

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703.393.7788

Manassas

79

River Run at Prince William Commons

703.878.4618

Woodbridge

300

Victoria Park Apartments

703.441.6488

Woodbridge

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Westminster at Lake Ridge

703.496.3440

Lake Ridge

235

Woods at Victoria Park

703.441.0555

Woodbridge

48

SHENANDOAH REGION Blue Ridge Villa

540.843.3280

Luray

48

Greenfield Senior Living

540.465.9249

Strasburg

10

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540.665.5914

Winchester

210

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800.586.5499

Waynesboro

81

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800.237.2257

Harrisonburg

271

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888.723.8867

Winchester

178

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Assisted Living Offering needed assistance and rewarding activities

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protections for consumers.

Residents of assisted living communities are generally seniors who need some assistance with basic activities, frequently called the activities of daily living (or ADLs).

Some communities may accept residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. In fact, some communities may specialize in serving individuals with specific medical conditions, including dementia. A few communities serve individuals of any age with developmental disabilities.

When reviewing assisted living communities, consumers should ask about any specializations the community may have.

The services and activities provided in assisted living communities help to promote the quality of life and

ssisted living communities offer a vital option for older adults who need some assistance with daily activities. While the specific amenities will vary, all assisted living communities offer basic services, including meals, supervision and security, and help with personal care needs. For many seniors, the help available at an assisted living facility can allow them to continue to live their best life.

In most states, assisted living communities are registered, licensed or certified by an appropriate department or agency of the state that has a process for issuance of initial licenses and for renewing existing licenses. This process provides basic

independence of the residents. One key offering is 24-hour supervision of the residents and the property.

Resident safety and security is a priority at all assisted living communities.

All communities also offer three meals a day in a group dining room.

However, dining options can vary dramatically in terms of the meals available and the costs associated with meal plans.

Finally, all assisted living communities offer personal care services, also known as help with the ADLs. These services include assistance with bathing, dressing and toileting.

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FEEL LIKE A KID AGAIN “I had the best day visiting my Nana at Potomac Place! She and her friends love to play cards with me and we all had lunch together, too. I had my favorite food—lasagna! I had cake at a big birthday party and then Nana and I went for a walk outside and counted birds in the trees. It’s so pretty there and I can’t wait to go back again next week!”

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Assisted Living ...

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communities include: • Medication management, or assistance with self-administration of medicine • Coordination of services by outside health care providers • Assistance with arranging medical, health, and dental care services • Social services • Transportation services • Outdoor areas for walking or gardening • Supervision and assistance for persons with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and disabilities • Recreational and spiritual activities • Exercise and wellness programs • Laundry and linen service • Housekeeping and maintenance • Individualized services While assisted living communities do provide a high level of care, it is important to consider what is not provided at these communities

before selecting one. Assisted living communities are a bridge between living at home and living in a nursing home. Assisted living communities do not typically provide the level of continuous skilled nursing care found in nursing homes and hospitals. For instance, if a prospective resident needs constant care, a nursing home may be a more viable option.

There is no set standard for assisted living accommodations.

Therefore, options can vary greatly from one assisted living community to the next. For instance, some communities offer private rooms featuring kitchenettes and private bathrooms, while others offer shared units or shared bathrooms.

Consumers must consider the prospective resident’s personal needs, financial means and personal preferences before selecting a community.

Assisted living communities are constructed and equipped to comply with a host of local, state and federal

regulations. They are operated, staffed and maintained in a manner appropriate to the needs and desires of the residents served. While all communities will meet mandated requirements for safe operation, some communities will far exceed those requirements, providing extra security features. In particular, communities that provide care for residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementias and disabilities generally feature special designs to assure resident safety and autonomy.

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Whether you’re seeking a little extra help to maintain maximum independence, or you require rehabilitation following a hospitalization or surgery, we are here for you! Our on-site rehab center focuses on physical, occupational, and speech therapy to get you moving again. Call 703-531-0781 today to schedule your tour.

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Pay for Assisted Living Know your options when paying for care When considering potential assisted living communities, it is important to research your payment options.

Although Medicare does not cover the costs of assisted living, there are a variety of payment sources available. The National Center for Assisted Living reports that “certain services are paid under Supplementary Security Income and Social Services Block Grant programs.” Individuals who meet income qualifications may also be eligible for assistance through their state Medicaid program. Some communities also offer internal financial assistance programs. State and local governments may offer subsidies for rent to those who are income-eligible. Contact the local Area Agency on Aging for more information

on subsidies and other payment assistance programs.

Long-term care insurance policies provide another financing option for assisted living. Most of these policies will cover the costs of assisted living. Some of the costs of assisted living are also reimbursable through individual health insurance policies.

While there are other payment options available, the vast majority of

THE ARDEN WAY The many faces of dementia.

Dementia has many variations, each requiring unique care. Arden Courts has experience in caring for residents with each type of memory impairment at every stage. Our staff is knowledgeable and dedicated to creating an engaging and caring environment.

For more information, please contact: Arden Courts Fair Oaks 703.383.0060 © 2018 HCR Healthcare, LLC

Arden Courts of Annandale 703.256.0882 Arden Courts of Silver Spring 301.847.3051 Arden Courts of Potomac 301.983.3620

assisted living/personal care costs are covered through private payments by residents and families. Individuals should investigate all available payment sources and obtain specific information on standard rates and fees for additional services before choosing an assisted living community.

Financial and insurance experts can provide more detailed information about all the available payment sources.

For over 20 years, Arden Courts has cared for individuals living with many different types of dementia.* Percent of residents experiencing: Alzheimer’s

33% Other dementias including Lewy Body, AFTD, Parkinson and Vascular

67%

We care for all phases from early onset to advanced phase.

We enrich the lives of

3,000

residents every day. *Data is from Arden Courts 2016 results.

Arden Courts of Kensington 301.493.7881

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Arden Courts® provides specialized memory care in a safe and nurturing environment. We recognize every individual’s physical, mental and social needs and provide a secure environment that fosters independence for as long as possible.

Walking paths, visual cues and home-like amenities invoke a sense of freedom and independence. Serving Annandale, Fair Oaks, Potomac, Kensington & Silver Spring.

Potomac Place Assisted Living

703.494.3817

potomacplace.com

For over 30 years, Potomac Place Assisted Living has been providing award-winning care complete with a variety of choices in a conveniently located, beautiful wooded setting. Potomac Place offers spacious apartments, each with a full kitchen, many with a balcony or patio, and generous closet space, allowing residents to choose accommodations that best suit their lifestyle and budget.

The Renaissance, A Premier Memory Care Community

703.517.3102

renaissanceannandale.net

Innovative Memory Care Community designed following years of research to best serve residents and their families affected by Dementia. We’re Unique: • ensuring residents have a purposeful day • dementia certified staff • 24hour nursing • colorful and engaging Courtyard • electronic tablet storyboard for memory therapies • Reminiscence creating NOVA “State Theater”. Our nurturing environment creates joy, relaxation and safety.

GARDENING AREA

RESPITE CARE

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LOCATION

ALEXANDRIA Brandywine Living at Alexandria

703.940.3300

Alexandria

116

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David Lane House . Labier Assisted Living

703.362.2499

Alexandria

8

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Dawes House - Labier Assisted Living

703.362.2499

Alexandria

8

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Fountains at Washington House,The

703.539.5303

Alexandria

46

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Goodwin House - Alexandria

703.824.1233

Alexandria

40

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Hermitage of Northern Virginia

703.797.3800

Alexandria

150

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Silverado Memory Care

703-215-9110

Alexandria

66

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LOCATION

ALEXANDRIA (CONTINTUED) Spring Hills Mt. Vernon

703.780.7100

Alexandria

85

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Sunrise of Alexandria

703.212.9192

Alexandria

76

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Sunrise at Mt. Vernon

703.780.9800

Alexandria

107

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703.362.2499

Mt. Vernon

8

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ARLINGTON COUNTY Brookdale Arlington

703.294.6875

Arlington

125

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Culpepper Garden

703.528.0162

Arlington

73

Jefferson, The

703.516.9455

Arlington

61

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Potomac House, The

703-639-0777

Arlington

8

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Sunrise of Arlington

703.524.5300

Arlington

47

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Sunrise at Bluemont Park

703.536.1060

Arlington

52

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FAIRFAX COUNTY Aarondale Retirement & Assisted Living Community

703.813.1800

Springfield

72

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Arbor Terrace Fairfax

703-810-3992

Chantilly

48

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Arden Courts of Annandale

703.256.0882

Annandale

60

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Arden Courts of Fair Oaks

703.383.0060

Fairfax

56

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Arleigh Burke Pavilion

703.506.6900

McLean

21

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Avalon House at Cawdor Court

301.656.8823

McLean

8

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Avalon House at Gerard Court

301.656.8823

Falls Church

8

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Avalon House at High Street

301.656.8823

Falls Church

8

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Avalon House at Laburnum Street

301.656.8823

Mclean

8

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Avalon House at Oakview Drive

301.656.8823

McLean

8

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Avalon House at Woodacre Drive

301.656.8823

McLean

8

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Avalon House on Gelston Circle

301.656.8823

McLean

8

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Avalon House on Hardwood Lane

301.656.8823

McLean

8

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Avalon House on Woodland Drive

301.656.8823

Falls Church

8

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Beverly Assisted Living

703-328-0688

8

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703.425.3535

Fairfax

60

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703.759.2513

Great Falls

90

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Brightview Woodburn

703.462.9998

Annandale

100

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Chesterbrook Residences

703.531.0781

Falls Church

97

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Coomber House

571.228.6193

Herndon

3

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Crystal Gardens Assisted Living

703.642.5329

Springfield

8

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FAIRFAX COUNTY (CONTINTUED) Dominion House, LLC

703.533.3060

Great Falls

8

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Larmax Homes - 8341 Lewinsville

301.299.2637

McLean

8

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Larmax Homes - 8333 Lewinsville

301.299.2637

McLean

8

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Larmax Homes - 8337 Lewinsville

301.299.2637

McLean

8

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Emilia Assisted Living

703.971.5205

Alexandria

6

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Fairfax, The

703.799.1200

Fort Belvoir

75

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Gardens at Fair Oaks, The

703.278.1001

Fairfax

96

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Goodwin House - Bailey’s Crossroads

703.578.7125

Falls Church

43

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Great Falls Assisted Living

703.421.0690

Herndon

64

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Great Falls Manor

703.759.5694

Great Falls

8

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Greenspring

800.917.3141

Springfield

104

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Heatherwood Retirement

703.425.1698

Burke

112

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703 273.3640

Fairfax

8

Hunters Woods at Trails Edge

888.902.4733

Reston

119

Keough Senior Living

703.579.9972

Fairfax

8

Leewood Healthcare Center

703.256.9770

Annandale

40

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703.914.0330

Alexandria

52

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703.246.9809

Fairfax

Oakton Home

703.242.1700

Paul Spring Retirement Community

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Alexandria

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703.256.2525

Annandale

60

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703.825.7857

Fairfax

3

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Spring Hills Mt. Vernon

703.348.4370

Alexandria

85

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Sunrise at Fair Oaks

703.264.0506

Fairfax

92

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Sunrise at George Mason

703.934.5069

Fairfax

76

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Sunrise at Hunter Mill

703.255.1006

Oakton

75

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Sunrise at Mt. Vernon

703.780.9800

Alexandria

107

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703.956.8930

Reston

102

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703.691.0046

Fairfax

52

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703.534.2700

Falls Church

66

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Sunrise of McLean

703.734.1600

McLean

88

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Sunrise of Springfield

703.922.6800

Springfield

95

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Sylvestery, The

703.970.2700

McLean

36

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Tall Oaks Assisted Living

703.834.9800

Reston

157

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The Crossings at Chantilly

703.994.4561

Herndon

60

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FAIRFAX COUNTY (CONTINTUED) Thetford House Assisted Living

703.719.7441

Alexandria

8

The Virginian

703.385.0555

Fairfax

108

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Tysons Woods Assisted Living.Central Ave.

703.846.0395

Vienna

8

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Tysons Woods Assisted Living.Electric Ave.

703.846.0395

Vienna

8

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Vienna Manor Assisted Living

703.938.7080

Vienna

8

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540.374.8200

Fredericksburg

40

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540.374.8200

Fredericksburg

40

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540.374.8200

Fredericksburg

60

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Greenfield of Stafford

540.288.9353

Stafford

60

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800.988.0809

Ashburn

56

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Ashleigh at Lansdowne

703.729.4870

Lansdowne

115

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Johnson Center at Falcons Landing

888.762.3290

Potomac Falls

71

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Meadow Glen of Leesburg

703.737.6149

Leesburg

37

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Monroe House

888.643.5617

Sterling

70

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Morningside House of Leesburg

888.632.1985

Leesburg

64

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Spring Arbor of Leesburg

703.777.9300

Leesburg

79

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Sunrise at Countryside

703.430.0681

Sterling

47

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Sunrise of Leesburg

703.777.1971

Leesburg

34

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571.252.8292

Ashburn

140

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Waltonwood Ashburn

703.468.0423

Ashburn

99

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Woodland Assisted Living

540.226.4481

Lovettsville

17

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703.392.9797

Manassas

48

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Aspen Hill Assisted Living

703.491.3388

Woodbridge

8

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703.730.6801

Woodbridge

6

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Brookdale Lake Ridge

703.680.0600

Woodbridge

79

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Brookdale Manassas

703.392.0102

Manassas

75

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Care One Assisted Living

703.680.2666

Woodbridge

3

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Caton Merchant House

703.335.8402

Manassas

78

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703.257.0935

Manassas

64

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Fox Trail Senior Living

703.393.6300

Manassas

23

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Golden Years & More

703.791.0058

Manassas

7

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LOCATION

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY (CONTINTUED) HarborChase

703.721.8801

Woodbridge

67

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Potomac Place Assisted Living

703.494.3817

Woodbridge

106

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703.468.1895

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301.493.7881

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10 TIPS FOR CHOOSING AN ASSISTED LIVING/PERSONAL CARE FACILITY 1.

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Make an accurate and honest assessment of your physical, financial, mental and lifestyle needs.

Visit as many facilities as you can to get a sense of the choices in your area.

Narrow down your selection to the top two or three choices and return to those facilities and ask lots of questions.

Ask to review a copy of the Resident Agreement (facility contract).

Ask to review the licensing or certification inspection report.

Call the Long Term Care Ombudsman program and ask if there are complaints about the facilities you are interested in.

Contact the ElderCare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 or www.eldercare.gov to find your local ombudsman who serves as an advocate for assisted living/personal care and nursing home residents.

7. Make an unannounced visit to the facilities you are interested in. Talk with the residents and their family members about the facility.

8. Ask what conditions or circumstances may result in the need to relocate or move to another facility.

9. Ask what the baseline fee is and what services are included in that fee. Ask what additional charges apply for services/ products.

10. Choose the facility that comes closest to your needs.

From The Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL), a national consumer education and advocacy organization. Visit www.ccal.org for more information.

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Nursing & Rehabilitation Specialized care for individuals who need daily assistance insurance and personal assets are all used under various circumstances to pay for services in a nursing care facility. If a facility is not certified

by Medicare and Medicaid, the care will have to be paid for entirely with personal funds.

In general, Medicare pays for skilled nursing care following hospitalization for the same illness or condition at 100 percent of the cost for days 1 – 20. Some long-term care insurance pays for nursing home care; insurance payments are usually a fixed amount for a specified number of qualified days.

The basic daily rate is the standard charge the nursing home bills to all residents, which covers the fundamental services every resident receives, including rent for the room, housekeeping, meals and general nursing care. It is important

At a nursing home, care is administered by professionals under the direction of a physician. Many facilities also offer sub-acute, respite, rehabilitation and other short-term care. Rehabilitation services can be especially helpful for individuals who are recovering from surgery, an illness or any other life-changing event.

Who is Nursing Care for?

These homes serve as permanent residences for individuals who are too sick or frail to live at home, or as temporary facilities during a recovery period. Some enter a nursing home for a short-term stay after a surgery or illness, while others enter on a more permanent basis.

Who Pays for Nursing Care?

Medicare, Medicaid, private

Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and personal assets are all used under various circumstances to pay for services in a nursing care facility. to understand all the services and amenities that are not included in the basic daily rate.

What to Look for in Nursing Care Before choosing a home, contact the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program of your Area Agency on Aging.

Ombudsman programs promote the highest quality of life and care for residents of nursing facilities and can help families and staff with inquiries and complaints.

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Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center

703.834.5800

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Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center is a state-of-the-art facility providing a sanctuary of rehabilitation, long-term, and respite care to our patients & residents.

At our center, our goal is simple: to provide the most effective treatment for you in a compassionate, comfortable environment. For more information, please give us a call at 703-834-5800.

Westminster at Lake Ridge

703.496.3440

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Westminster at Lake Ridge offers long-term nursing services and short-term rehabilitation including recuperative care following a planned surgery or an acute hospitalization from an unexpected medical issue. Our 60-suite Nursing Center is Medicare certified and has been awarded Medicare’s 5-star rating indicating the highest quality of care. Highly skilled, licensed therapists available, seven days a week.

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703.684.9100

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703.539.5303

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703.797.3800

5000 Fairbanks Ave.

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703.360.4000

8111 Tiswell Dr.

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703.243.7640

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703.506.6900

1739 Kirby Rd.

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703.425.9765

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703.578.7125

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703.560.1000

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703.538.2400

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800.988.0809

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703.771.2841

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703.404.5205

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301.856.2930

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703.496.3440

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540.665.5914

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Glossary of Terms Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Basic tasks of everyday life that include dressing, bathing, eating, transferring (i.e., from bed to chair) and toileting.

Adult Day Center: Also called Adult Day Services, Adult Day Care or Adult Day Health Centers, these facilities and programs provide regular daytime care to senior adults for socialization; recreation; help with personal care; safety; and in some cases, health and rehabilitation-related services.

Adult Protective Services: A public agency that investigates reports of abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults, usually works with local law enforcement. Immediate dangerous situations should be directed to 911 or local police.

Aging Life Care Professional (formerly known as Geriatric Care Manager): A professional who performs an assessment of a person’s mental, physical, environmental, and financial conditions to create a care plan to assist in arranging housing, medical, social, and other services.

Dementia: Disorders of the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease and other illnesses that result in a decline in memory and other intellectual functions.

Discharge Planning: A service provided through Hospitals and other health care providers to help place a convalescing patient in an appropriate care setting, or to arrange appropriate services at home.

Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR): An order written by a doctor to fulfill a patient’s expressed medical care wishes during a medical emergency.

Durable Power of Attorney: A legal document executed as part of a person’s estate planning. In it, the person names an “attorneyin-fact” or “agent” to act on his or her behalf in business and/or health care matters.

Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care: Also called a “Health Care Appointment” or a “Health Care Proxy.” This is a legal document that lets you give someone else the power to make health care decisions for you if a time comes that you can’t speak for yourself.

Family Caregiver: Anyone who provides unpaid assistance to another person who is ill, disabled, or needs help with daily activities.

Health Care Directive: Also called a “Living Will” or “Advance Directive.” This is a document that lets you say what kinds of care you would want and not want if you were nearing the end of your life. Usually deals with life-sustaining measures.

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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): A federal law that gives you rights over your health information and sets rules and limits on who can look at and receive your health information. It also permits the release of personal health information needed for patient care.

Hospice Care: Care for the terminally ill and their families, emphasizing pain management and controlling symptoms, rather than seeking a cure. Offered by hospitals, long-term care facilities and Hospice organizations on an in-patient basis or at home.

Meals on Wheels: Community-based meal service that delivers meals to the homes of senior adults at a modest charge.

National Family Caregiver Support Program: A federally funded program available in local communities that provides a range of supports to assist family caregivers who care for their loved ones at home. Services may include caregiver education, training, information, counseling, links to community services and respite.

Ombudsman: The ombudsman program provides advocacy and trouble-shooting support for Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living residents. Open access to the ombudsman is a protected resident right.

Palliative Care: Professionally coordinated services that focus on the physical, mental, social, and spiritual needs of those with lifethreatening illnesses and their families. It seeks to maintain the highest level of comfort Personal Emergency Response System (PERS): A portable electronic device with a call button that a person can use to summon help in an emergency.

Power of Attorney: A legal document that gives another person legal authority to act on one’s behalf.

Respite Care: Temporary care for a person, provided by a home care agency or other provider, in order to give the person’s regular caregiver rest and personal time. Respite care can be in the home, at an adult day center, in a long-term care facility or hospital.

Social Security: A benefit earned by eligible workers that provides guaranteed inflation-adjusted monthly income for life. A person with the required number of quarters in Social Security covered work who is either disabled or age 62 or over, as well as certain family members, are eligible.

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Home Care Receive assistance at home

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ome care can include a wide variety of healthcare and supportive services from professional nursing and home health aide services to physical, occupational, respiratory and speech therapies. An advancing industry, home care is essentially skilled nursing care and certain other forms of healthcare that you get in your home for the treatment of an illness or injury. It is an important option to consider regardless of one’s age or health conditions.

Options in Home Care An incredibly diverse field, home care includes companion care, home healthcare, or skilled nursing care.

COMPANION CARE is provided by caregivers or companions, who serve as surrogate family members, performing many of the tasks that family members would typically complete. Assistance from companion caregivers can include meal preparation, medication reminders, laundry, light housekeeping, shopping, transportation and assistance with exercising. The overall goals of companion care providers are to ensure that the home environment remains safe and that the individual has a companion to spend time with when family is not available.

HOME HEALTHCARE is for those who are no longer able to perform all of the functions of daily living by themselves but who do not require

skilled medical services. A home health aide can help with activities of daily living (ADLs), which include bathing, dressing, transferring, eating and toileting. Additional services generally include meal preparation, mobility exercises, housekeeping, laundry, medication reminders and transportation.

SKILLED NURSING CARE is prescribed by a physician and is administered by a registered nurse.

The services provided by skilled nurses include: administering injections, administering medications, wound care, IV monitoring, blood tests, catheter care, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, feeding tube administration and more.

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Pay for Home Care Understanding Costs Can Help With Decision Making

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s the decision to remain at home is becoming an increasingly popular option, it is important to understand the costs of care and your payment options while researching different home healthcare companies.

Costs for companion care are covered primarily by private payments.

Home healthcare must also be paid for with private funds, unless it is prescribed by a physician and provided by a Medicare-certified agency. Longterm care insurance policies may cover companion care and home health care. If you qualify for Medicaid, a government program for low-income individuals, it may subsidize some of your home care needs. Since laws vary from state to state, you will need

to contact your local Area Agency on Aging for more information concerning government benefits.

Skilled nursing care will be paid for by Medicare as long as it is determined to be “intermittent skilled care,” which includes occupational, respiratory, speech and physical therapy. To be covered, care must be ordered by a doctor. Individuals who meet income requirements may be eligible to receive skilled nursing

services through Medicaid. Major medical health insurance will also cover a limited number of skilled home visits. Costs for these services vary greatly depending upon coverage

by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance.

Contact your local Office on Aging or State Department of Health to find out if there are funds from social services block grants available to cover home care costs.

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Medicare and Home Care Know the coverage options

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hen it comes to understanding Medicare coverage, many individuals can find themselves confused by a complex web of information. This especially applies to those who want to know if they are eligible for Medicare coverage when entering a nursing home or receiving home health care. Below is some helpful information on whether you can use your home health care benefits if you have Medicare and what services and products it will cover.

First, you can use your home health care benefits if all of the following applies to your situation. Your doctor must prescribe that you need medical care at home and create a care plan. The care you need has to

be intermittent and in the form of skilled nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy or speech therapy. The home health agency must be Medicare-certified and you must be homebound, or unable to leave the home unassisted.

Once you have established those requirements, it is important to understand what Medicare will actually cover, which includes the following: • Home health aide services on a part-time or intermittent basis, as long as there is a skilled need • Medical social services • Certain medical supplies • Durable medical equipment (wheelchair, walker, bedside commode, etc.)

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that Medicare does cover, it is also valuable to take note of what is not covered. Care that is required 24 hours a day will not be covered. Other services not covered include personal care provided by home health aides such as bathing and dressing, along with homemaker services like cleaning and laundry. Also not included are home-delivered meals.

If you require care that goes beyond intermittent visits for a limited amount of time, or if your needs are not covered by Medicare, an important option to consider is private duty home care. For more information on Medicare coverage, visit medicare.gov.

Information Provided by Family & Nursing Care/Legacy Home Care and adapted from medicare.gov.

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Locate Resources Help is available in your neighborhood and across the country

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overnment agencies are an invaluable resource and can serve as clearinghouses for much needed information and provide a vital connection to programs and services.

The Older Americans Act (OAA) of 1965 created the Administration on Aging (AoA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and a national network of agencies that promote and protect the health and wellbeing of older adults.

Amendments to the OAA provided grants to Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), giving them the resources to identify local needs and plan and fund local programs.

The Department of Health & Human Services describes this comprehensive network as the

National Aging Network. The key components of this network, which serves seven million Americans age 60 and over as well as 325,000 caregivers, are the Administration on Aging, the State Units of Aging, and the Area Agencies on Aging.

Administration on Aging (AoA) As the leader of the Network, AoA works primarily to increase awareness amongst government agencies, organizations and the general public in regards to the needs of the older American population. In addition to recommending policy and developing regulations, AoA is also responsible for providing grants to worthwhile projects. The AoA can be reached at www.aoa.gov or 202-619-0724.

Eldercare Locator In an effort to provide nationwide information assistance to the general public, the AoA developed the Eldercare Locator in 1991, connecting Americans and their caregivers with information about local services. The program puts individuals in touch with local AAAs and other community-based organizations. To contact the Eldercare Locator, call 1-800- 677-1116 or visit www.eldercare.gov.

State Units on Aging The State Units on Aging (SUA) serve as the state arm of the AoA. SUAs coordinate services in their states by working with a variety of state agencies and other public and private organizations. State Units also award grants to AAAs to help create community specific programs.

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We provide individualized personal & companion care by compassionate, well-trained caregivers. • Hourly, live-in & 24/7 care wherever you live, including hospitals and rehab stays • Annual National and Local Background Checks, All insurance including workers compensation • On-line training for Caregivers & Family Members for specific conditions & needs • Manager or Owner available 24/7 Old Dominion Home Care, Inc.

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Old Dominion Home Care is a family owned business and has been serving the Northern Virginia community since 2007. We are Licensed by the Virginia Department of Health to provide Personal Care services. In the Spring of 2017, we began providing “Senior Visitors”. Please contact us for a FREE Consultation.

Paragon Home Care

703.942.8950

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Paragon Home Care strives to be the premiere home care provider in Northern Virginia. We are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to our clients and their families. • Excellence in Personal and Companion Care • Post-op and Respite Care • Assistance with Activities of Daily Living • Meal Preparation and Medication Reminders • Transportation/Errands • Light Housekeeping/ Laundry Please confirm all information with communities.

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Age In Place H O M E H E A LT H C A R E

The Medical Team, Inc

703.390.2300

medicalteam.com

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HOME HEALTHAIDE

HOME HEALTH CARE & SERVICES

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THE MEDICAL TEAM provides a full circle of home care services to maximize quality of life, reduce hospitalizations. Exceptional personal care helps individuals live independently. Medicare/ CHAP Certified skilled services provided by Nurses, Therapists, Social Workers. Special programs for Cardiac and Respiratory Care, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, Woundcare, Behavioral Health.

Hospice care at the end of life’s journey.

The Virginian Home Health Services

703.259.6351

thevirginian.org

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High quality, individualized healthcare, in the comfort of your home, incorporating the latest evidence-based practices in home health. Our team is committed to providing unsurpassed customer service. Our Nurses, Therapists and Aides will work closely on a care plan for each individual, to keep them in their home and at their best level of functioning.

Please confirm all information with communities.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY AREA AGENCIES ON AGING (AAAs) • Adult Day Care is available for individuals who need daytime supervision.

• Case Management Services are conducted by professionals who can assess needs and arrange for services to encourage continued independence.

• Elder Abuse Prevention Programs provide investigative services and intervention in cases of abuse.

• Financial Assistance and benefit counseling is conducted by professionals.

• Home Health Services provide needed care in the home environment.

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• Home Repair Programs help older adults complete needed repairs to avoid major problems.

• Home Modification Programs provide renovations to make the home safer and more secure for individuals who choose to age in place.

• Respite Care provides caregivers with a much needed break from the constant care and supervision of their elderly loved one.

• Senior Centers offer educational, recreational and social activities for older adults.

• Legal Assistance is available for individuals aged 60 and older with legal problems involving government benefits, tenant rights and consumer issues.

• Transportation Programs can provide door-to-door transit for individuals who do not have private transportation and/or cannot use public transportation.

• Nutrition Services Programs provide home delivered meals to homebound individuals and congregate meals in specified locations in the community.

To find services near you, visit n4a.org.

• Virginia Hospital Center • Senior Resource Guide • 703.558.6859

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Changing Lives, Every Day Skilled Services:

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Registered Nurses Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech-Language Pathologists Medical Social Services

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Home Health Aides Certified Nursing Assistants Companion Care Personal Care

Serving Northern Virginia Medicare and Medicaid Certified Licensed, Bonded & Insured

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Home.

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Physical Therapy | Occupational Therapy | Speech Therapy | Skilled Nursing Home Health Services by The Virginian. Delivering the finest, most dependable care from registered and licensed professionals, in your own home. To learn more, call us at (703) 259‑6351.

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