PENINSULA-AREA SERVICES FOR SENIORS

Asampling of services geared toward helping senior citizens in the community.

Commonwealth of Virginia

Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services provides insurance counseling and assistance, adult protective services, transition services and more. More info: 804-662-7000.

Department of Health/Homecare and Hospice Unit. More info: 804-864-7000.

Department of Housing and Community Development Unit. More info: 804

371-7006.

Department of Social Services. More

info: 800-828-1120.

Hampton Roads Community Action Program

A senior activity center that serves Newport News and Hampton. Located at the Clark Multi-Purpose Center, 392 Maple Ave., Newport News. 757-244-4111.

Peninsula Agency on Aging

Assistance with independent living for those primarily 60 and older. Services include help with nutrition, transportation, wellness, advance care planning, care coordination, caregiver support and workforce development. More info: 757-873-0541 (Newport News), 757-345-6277 (Williamsburg) or paainc.org.

Hospitals

Bon Secours: Open to state residents ages 55 and older. Free program that in addition to wellness and healthcare offers activities and trips. More info: 888-4909355 or eseniorhealth.com.

Riverside: Offers services for self-support, active living, support at home and support at care locations. Senior Care Navigator: 757-856-7030. More info: riversideonline.com/services/seniors.

Sentara: Offers service that includes day programs to nursing home assistance and the PACE program. More info: https://bit.ly/2J25fNI or 757-306-2828.