Tag: VPAS
VPAS highlights Meals on Wheels program
Valley Program for Aging Services will participate in the 15th annual March for Meals Community Champions Week.
VPAS launches Farm Market Fresh for Seniors program
The Farm Market Fresh for Seniors program is supported by the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.
Diabetes workshop launching next week in Waynesboro
The Valley Program for Aging Services is launching a pair of new Diabetes Self Management workshop opportunities for area residents.
VPAS strategic planning meeting postponed: Snow
The Valley Program for Aging Services strategic planning Community Listening Session scheduled for Friday has been postponed due to expected inclement weather.
Valley Program for Aging Services seeks public input on future services
The Valley Program for Aging Services is seeking public input from members of this community as part of its strategic planning process.
Energy Assistance application period in Highland now open
The Energy Assistance, Fuel Component application period is open until November 13, 2015. Eligibility is based on income and actual heating cost.
Seniors can get help with energy bills
Homeowners and renters: If you qualify as a low-to-moderate-income household Community Housing Partners can help reduce your energy bills and make your home more comfortable, energy efficient and affordable year around.
Presentation on Medicare Part D in Highland County
Amy Adkins Taylor, VICAP Program Coordinator with the Valley Program for Aging Services, spoke to 33 people at the community luncheon held at the Highland Inn in Monterey about Medicare and Part D on Wednesday.
Questions about Medicare?
The Medicare Open Enrollment period is Oct. 15-Dec. 7. If you have questions about which Part D drug plans or Medicare Advantage plans will be available in our local area for 2016, how to compare their costs and benefits, and would like assistance with enrollment, Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) is here to help.
Monterey Senior Luncheon at the Highland Inn in Monterey
Jeanne Flinn, Integrative Behavior Health Therapist from Highland Medical Center, will talk from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Highland Inn in Monterey about caring for aging parents.
VPAS offers Farm Market Fresh for Seniors program
Farm Market Fresh for Seniors program coupons are available on a limited, first come, first served basis. The program starts July1 and ends November 16.
Fan Care: Free fans for seniors
Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) is sponsoring the Fan Care program again this year along with Virginia Division for the Aging and Dominion Virginia Power. This program distributes free fans to older adults whose health is threatened by the lack of a cooling device in the home.
Maury River Senior Center celebrates 10th anniversary
A major milestone will be marked, when Maury River Senior Center celebrates its 10th Anniversary, with daily Open Houses from 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. throughout the week of May 18 to May 22nd. The Center has been a vital resource for thousands of seniors who wanted a place to connect with people close to their age.
Bath Community Senior Center seeks substitute van driver, substitute director
Bath Community Senior Center seeks a substitute van driver: Van drivers work Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This is an on call, part-time position at BCSC under the supervision of the Center Director.
Special presentation at Bath Senior Center in honor of Black History Month
Perlista Henry and Joan Williams gave a presentation to the Bath Community Senior Center on Chef Edna Lewis, who was born in Orange, Virginia, and was the granddaughter of former slaves.
CDSMP workshops at Waynesboro Senior Center
Waynesboro Senior Center offers two free workshops for individuals with ongoing health conditions and for their caregivers.
AARP Driver Safety Course at Waynesboro Senior Center
Details on an AARP Driver Safety Smart Driver Course, April 9 & 10, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Waynesboro Senior Center.
Waynesboro Senior Center to Host Annual Raffle
Details on the annual raffle benefitting the Waynesboro Senior Center.
Local real estate tax relief programs
Low income seniors who live in and own property in the SAW region (Staunton, Augusta County and Waynesboro), and who are 65 years or older, or who are permanent and totally disabled persons, or disabled veterans with 100% service connected permanent and total disability, are eligible to apply for 2015 Real Estate Tax Relief.
VPAS announces new executive director
Valley Program for Aging Services Inc.’s Board of Directors announced the appointment of long-time staff member and current co-interim executive director, Jeri Schaff, to the position of executive director.
Second Wind news and upcoming programs for the week of Jan. 19-23
Wow we have had fantastic Second Wind programs and speakers so far in January and the month isn’t over!
VPAS. Shenandoah Area Agency on Aging leaders taking part in cancer survivor training
Stanford has released the new Cancer: Thriving and Surviving Program, and Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Coordinator Joyce Nussbaum will be participating in the cross training for Master Trainers on January 20.
Myers and Phillips children present music program at Bath Community Senior Center
The Myers and Phillips children visited Bath Community Senior Center January 7. They played a selection of songs on the violin, cello and piano. Our members enjoyed listening to these talented children and look forward to their next visit.
VICAP open enrollment breaks record
VICAP staff and volunteers at Valley Program for Aging Services broke a record for the number of individuals served and contacts recorded during Medicare’s Open Enrollment Oct. 15-Dec. 7.
New drivers license laws for seniors now in effect
New drivers license laws affecting older adults took effect on January 1, 2015. After an individual reaches 75 years of age, all driver’s license renewals must be made in person at DMV. The age was previously 80.
Bath Senior Center members visit Homestead
The Bath Senior Members visited The Omni Homestead Resort December 15.
Senior News: VPAS, CDSMP participating in study
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has contracted with Westat to conduct a study of evidence based programs including the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) and Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP).
Valley Program for Aging Services debuts new website designed by Auguta Free Press
Valley Program for Aging Services has a new website designed by Augusta Free Press highlighting its array of senior services in the Shenandoah Valley.
Waynesboro Senior Center Bingo comes to an end
VPAS’s weekly Bingo operation that started on Oct. 3, 2013 at Waynesboro Senior Center has been discontinued.
VPAS meets MillerCoors employees
The Harrisonburg-Rockingham region of the Valley Program for Aging Services had the opportunity to meet MillerCoors employees at their annual United Way Employee Fair on October 28 and 30.
Recruitment begins for two outreach specialist positions at VPAS
Recruitment is underway to fill two positions for an Outreach Specialist in the Staunton, Augusta, Waynesboro and Harrisonburg Rockingham Regions at the Valley Program for Aging Services.
VPAS Senior Center News and Notes: Quilts and The Homestead
Handmade quilts were donated to Volunteer Coordinator Dawn Shull on Wednesday September 24th as part of a project one of her Meals on Wheels volunteer approached her with several months ago.
East Rockingham Senior Center welcomes new director
East Rockingham Senior Center members welcomed Brandy Wade as the new Center Director on Monday, September 15.
VPAS offers free diabetes workshops
“You Can! Live Well! Diabetes Self-Management Program” is a free workshop series for adults of any age with diabetes, their family members and caregivers.
Senior News: Briefs from local senior centers
News from senior centers run by Valley Program for Aging Services.
VPAS issues call for Meals on Wheels volunteers
The Valley Program for Aging Services’ Meals on Wheels program serves a nutritious meal Monday through Friday to homebound residents in Staunton who are over age 60.
Bath Senior Center members completed CDSME-diabetes program
Fourteen members of the Bath Senior Center completed the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSME) and the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) on July 28 and received a Certificate of Completion.
Bath Community Senior Center members complete CDSMP
Fourteen members of the Bath Community Senior Center completed the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program – Diabetes Self-Management on July 28 and received a Certificate of Completion.
Senior Center News Briefs
On Thursday, July 24th the East Rockingham Senior Center Local Council met at the center. In addition to VPAS staff, there were 10 council members in attendance. The council discussed cost savings success & budgeting. Conversation centered around fundraising efforts & recruiting new council members.
Staunton Senior Center Local Council meets for special budget session
Staunton Senior Center Local Council members gathered to develop a balanced budget at a special meeting.
Kathryn Coit, VPAS Outreach Specialist, visited BCSC
Kathryn Coit, Valley Program for Aging Services Outreach Specialist and Coordinator visited Bath Community Senior Center July 3.
VPAS CDSME put state workshop totals over 5,000
During the monthly PRE-AIM conference call with Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Local Coordinators, April Holmes, DARS Coordinator of Prevention Programs, announced that there were almost 5,000 workshop completers since April 2010 when DARS received the first grant to offer CDSME.
SNAP Outreach Volunteers Trained
On June 4, VPAS Outreach Coordinator Debbie Branham and Outreach Specialist Kathryn Coit trained eight volunteers for the National Council on Aging (NCOA) grant-funded expansion of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach at area food pantries.
VPAS offers volunteer behavioral health training
Are you interested in helping people learn to positively manage their diabetes and make healthy behavior changes? Would you like to participate as a volunteer in a community health education program?
East Rockingham Senior Center Local Council Met June 5
On Thursday, June 5 the East Rockingham Senior Center Local Council met at the center.
Bath Community Senior Center Traveled to Highland Center for Lunch
The Bath Community Senior Center members traveled to Highland County to attend a Senior Luncheon on June 11.
East Rockingham Senior Center Started SAIL Program
On May 28, 15 members and staff of East Rockingham Senior Center enjoyed the first Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) class.
Fan Care: Free fans for seniors
Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS) is happy to be able to sponsor the FAN CARE program again this year along with Virginia Division for the Aging and Dominion Virginia Power.
Sign up now for Farm Market Fresh for Seniors program
During two enrollment sessions in June, older adults with limited income will be eligible to receive $40 in coupons to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs at the Staunton, Verona, and Waynesboro Farmer’s Markets this summer.
Local Jurisdictions Support VPAS Services
Valley Program for Aging Services is pleased to receive financial contributions from the local jurisdictions to support our services to individuals in the Staunton, Augusta, Waynesboro (SAW) Region.
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