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Virginia Easy Access is the name of a website developed for seniors, adults with disabilities, their caregivers and the providers that support them. Virginia Easy Access is full of helpful information about services and supports that are available across the Commonwealth.

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The July 2014 Meeting

with speaker

Debbie Leidheiser

Senior Advocate, Chesterfield County Virginia

TOPIC: Seeing Through the FOG of Senior Resources

Ms Leidheiser's presentation covered senior resources in the Richmond, Chesterfield, Powhatan, Goochland and Henrico area.

The July 2014 meeting was held at Bosher Auditorium with a good crowd for a day that had intense July heat in the Richmond area. Ms. Leidheiser talked about the explosive growth of people aged 50 and older in the Richmond metro area, and how this growth is expected to increase as more people come to live in the Richmond area.

Debbie Leidheiser spoke about the abundance of Senior programs available in the Richmond Metro area. Some of the topics covered in Debbie's presentation:

  1. Employment programs for Seniors
  2. Computer training for seniors in the Richmond area
  3. The "Yollow-Dot" program "File of Life" program
  4. Foster Grandparent programs to assist school-age children
  5. Support programs in Richmond area for help seniors to age in their homes even when they require various forms of assistance
  6. Home-based help to enable seniors to take care of common household tasks
  7. Transportation programs for seniors
  8. Community events that are tailored specifically for seniors in the Richmond area
  9. Financial help for seniors
  10. Program providing simple repair work for seniors' homes
  11. Telephone contact systems - volunteers regularly phone seniors to check on them and their needs
  12. Grandparent support groups for older individuals raising grandchildren alone
  13. Faith based resources in the Richmond area
  14. Elder friends program: social events for seniors in the Richmond area
  15. Senior ambassador program
  16. The "Super Senior Program"
  17. The EMS Passport Program
  18. Better Business Bureau assistance for Seniors

Debbie Leidheiser -Chesterfield and Richmond Area Senior Resources 1

Debbie Leidheiser -Chesterfield and Richmond Area Senior Resources 2

Debbie Leidheiser -Chesterfield and Richmond Area Senior Resources 3

Debbie Leidheiser -Chesterfield and Richmond Area Senior Resources 4

THIS MEETING HAS CONCLUDED

JULY 14, 2014

Debbie Leidheiser

Senior Advocate, Chesterfield County Virginia

Debbie Leidheiser

TOPIC:

Seeing Through the FOG of Senior Resources

Free Valet Parking

1:15 to 3:00 PM

Come Early! Refreshments provided!

Bosher Auditorium
Chippenham Medical Center
7101 Jahnke Road
Richmond, VA 23225

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ALL BREATHMATTERS MEETINGS ARE FREE AND ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

THIS MEETING SPONSORED BY

Care Alternatives Hospice

LLC (Hospice)

10571 Telegraph  Road, Suite 203
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059

Lucy Keesee

(804)673-1330 (Office)  

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