The Blue Ridge Health District will be on hand at the Care Fair at RVCC on Nov. 10th offering the latest Covid vaccinations. Pre-registration is required, using these links:
Well over 30 exhibitors are expected at the Here to Stay Care Fair set for Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 1-4 pm at the Rockfish Valley Community Center.
This free event for all Nelson County residents spotlights businesses and services in the community with a focus on serving seniors.
Even if you or someone you know doesn’t need assistance today, no matter your age, learning about what is available tomorrow can help you plan.
The response from the service providers has been enthusiastic. Here’s a partial list of those who have said they will be exhibiting on November 10th at RVCC:
All Blessings Flow is a local nonprofit that lends medical equipment at no cost. 434-422-8888; allblessingsflow.org
Commonwise Home Care provides what they describe as “high-end in-home personal care.” 434-202-8565; CommonwiseCare.com
InnovAge Virginia PACE works to keep seniors in this area independent and at home for as long as possible. 434-529-1300; myinnovage.com
UVA’s Joint Emerging Diseases Initiative is joining the Care Fair to help educate people about clinical research trials and how to access them. 434-243-9424; med.virginia.edu/infectious-diseases
The Alzheimers Foundation of Central and Western Virginia is the local branch of the national organization that helps with support groups and educational programs. 434.973.6122; alz.org/cwva
Hearing at Home provides in-home hearing testing in your own home. 540-908-9494; HearingAtHomeVA.com
Cardinal Care provides companion care, help with aging-in-place accessibility, transportation, cooking assistance, and more. 540-746-1899; cardinalcare.net
QMedic provides in-home and mobile personal emergency alert systems as well as high-tech medication management and care management tools. 877-241-2244, Ext. 1016; qmediHealth.com
Hospice of the Piedmont is an end-of-life-care provider with many services provided in their client's homes. 434-817-6900; hopVa.org
Nelson County Planning Commission will be sharing information on the proposed Senior Apartment Plan on Route 151. 434-263-7091; nelsoncounty-va.gov/departments/planning-zoning
UVA’s Memory and Aging Care Clinic offers help in diagnosing individuals suffering from dementia and creating a management plan for caregivers. 434-243-1760; braininstitute.virginia.edu
Nelson County High School has information on its certified nursing assistant training programs. 434-263-8317; nelson.k12.va.us
The Unity Community Coalition is fifteen local churches supporting people in need of essentials; eyeglasses, providing rides to medical appointments, and more. 434-277-8842; nelsonUIC.com
Senior Helpers of the Blue Ridge offers home care services ranging from companion care for seniors who need daily assistance to in-depth specialized care for those with Alzheimer’s and chronic diseases. 434-242-6959; seniorhelpers.com/va/blue-ridge
JABA is our area’s nonprofit agency focused on serving seniors, caregivers, and their families. 434-817-5222; JABAcares.org
Senior Navigator is a nonprofit effort to help older adults and their caregivers and families (and others) find information to address questions about health care, financial concerns, legal issues, health facilities, housing options, transportation, exercise programs, advocacy, and more. SeniorNavigator.org
Summit Square in Waynesboro offers a wide array of assisted living options as well as a memory care facility. 540-941-3100; sunnyside.cc/our-communities/summit-square
Monticello Memory Gardens provides a personalized final resting place where future generations can gather and reflect. 434-296-5682; DignityMemorial.com
Jaunt is the region’s award-winning public transit system connecting the residents of Nelson County to all of central Virginia.
434-296-3184; ridejaunt.orgHealing Homes Charlottesville does remodeling to make homes more handicap accessible, as well as help with downsizing and organizing. 434-960-6565; HealingHomesCville.com
Kelly Brignac can provide creative carpentry for those aging in place; 434-760-7538
David Cunningham is a Chartered Financial Consultant offering fiduciary-level senior estate planning, provides financial power of attorney. 434-882-1011; SherpaFinancialGuides.com
Sexual Assault Resource Agency is a 501(c)3 non-profit working to be “a voice of help and healing.” 434-977-7273; SARAcville.org
At Home Care Staffing provides home care services for Medicaid and private duty patients, with licensed home aides available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 434-327-4610; AtHomeCareStaffing.com
IKOR of Charlottesville has been helping individuals, families, and professionals across the Charlottesville area manage the complexities of life since 2016 as medical advocates, bookkeeping, guardianships, and insurance claims. They also run a transportation service. 434-202-8887; ikorcharlottesville.com
Just a Little Help provides personal care and companionship services in central Virginia to allow seniors to remain in their homes. 434-293-6933; justalittlehelpva.com
Shanice Maxey provides local personal care assistance. 434-808-4659
Tracy Meade helps with long-term care insurance policy reviews. 434-995-5495
Blue Ridge Remodeling has 15 years of experience remodeling in this area. Can install safety bars, wheelchair ramps, and bathroom upgrades. 540-471-3737