Caring Connections Advance Directives Forms Library
Source: Caring Connections, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Description:
Caring Connections is a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. As a public service, Care Connections provides free online access to advance health care planning information and forms for Virginia and the other forty-nine states.
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Source: Virginia Division for the Aging
Description:
This online resource page provides background on your advance directives options in Virginia.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Source: Virginia Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman
Description:
The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman serves to protect the the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities. The program functions in large part through the work of trained volunteers who work to educate and empower residents of care facilities and to investigate and help resolve complaints when they arise. There is a network of local Ombudsman offices throughout Virginia State.
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Information and Resources
Source: Virginia Division for the Aging
Description:
This list connects you to regional and local resources on Alzheimer’s and Dementia, including local Alzheimer’s Association chapters, and a connection to Alzpossible, Virginia’s comprehensive virtual center on Alzheimer’s disease.
Consumer Protection Hotline
Source: The Office of the Attorney General of Virginia
Description:
This is a good number to start with if you feel you have been the target of a consumer scam or fraud. You can call our Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 552-9963 if calling from Virginia, or (804) 786-2042 if calling from the Richmond area or from outside Virginia.
Financial Assistance Support through Virginia Long Term Care Partnership
Source: Virginia State Partnership for Long-Term Care
Description:
This program helps Virginia residents prepare financially for the possibility that they will need home care, assisted living support, or care in a nursing home at some point in the future. The program provides financial support for purchase of long-term care insurance as well as certain protection of assets in the event care becomes needed.
VICAP Hotline
Source: Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). In Virginia, our program is Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, or VICAP. VICAP serves older Virginia residents through its local offices. Its mission is to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, managed Care, EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage), and other health insurance issues and questions.
Directory of Local Offices for the Aging
Source: Virginia Division for the Aging
Description:
This is your gateway for accessing local programs and services for older adults and caregivers. Each local office listing includes address, phone numbers, and link to the local office website.
Virgina Senior Citizen’s Resource Guide
Source: Virginia State Office for the Aging
Description:
Online listing for programs and resources for older adults in Virginia. This is a good source for contact information for local offices and organizations serving seniors.
VICAP Hotline
Source: Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). In Virginia, our program is Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, or VICAP. VICAP serves older Virginia residents through its local offices. Its mission is to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, managed Care, EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage), and other health insurance issues and questions.
Consumer Protection Hotline
Source: The Office of the Attorney General of Virginia
Description:
This is a good number to start with if you feel you have been the target of a consumer scam or fraud. You can call our Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 552-9963 if calling from Virginia, or (804) 786-2042 if calling from the Richmond area or from outside Virginia.
Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
Source: Virginia Division for the Aging
Description:
This online resource page provides background on your advance directives options in Virginia.
Financial Assistance Support through Virginia Long Term Care Partnership
Source: Virginia State Partnership for Long-Term Care
Description:
This program helps Virginia residents prepare financially for the possibility that they will need home care, assisted living support, or care in a nursing home at some point in the future. The program provides financial support for purchase of long-term care insurance as well as certain protection of assets in the event care becomes needed.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Source: Virginia Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman
Description:
The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman serves to protect the the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities. The program functions in large part through the work of trained volunteers who work to educate and empower residents of care facilities and to investigate and help resolve complaints when they arise. There is a network of local Ombudsman offices throughout Virginia State.
Medicaid in Virginia
Source: Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Description:
This is the Department of Medical Services online information source for questions about Medicaid if you live in the state of Virginia. The page covers eligibility requirements, how to apply, what health services are covered, and what co-payments are required, and many other questions regarding Medicaid in Virginia.
VICAP Hotline
Source: Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). In Virginia, our program is Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, or VICAP. VICAP serves older Virginia residents through its local offices. Its mission is to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, managed Care, EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage), and other health insurance issues and questions.
VICAP Hotline
Source: Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program
Description:
Every state has a SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program). In Virginia, our program is Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program, or VICAP. VICAP serves older Virginia residents through its local offices. Its mission is to provide education, counseling, and other one-on-one assistance regarding Medicare, Medicaid, managed Care, EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage), and other health insurance issues and questions.
Long Term Care Ombudsman
Source: Virginia Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman
Description:
The Office of the Long Term Care Ombudsman serves to protect the the health, safety, and rights of persons receiving care in nursing facilities and other senior care facilities. The program functions in large part through the work of trained volunteers who work to educate and empower residents of care facilities and to investigate and help resolve complaints when they arise. There is a network of local Ombudsman offices throughout Virginia State.