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AGING AND SENIOR SERVICES For more information, see also Dementia and Care Giving, DSS, Hospice and In-Home Care, Housing and RRCS. AARP 866-542-8164 Culpeper Chapter Reformation Lutheran Church 509 S. Main Street, Culpeper, VA 22701 Meets 1st Monday at 1:00pm Orange Chapter Trinity United Methodist Church 143 W. Main Street, Orange, VA 22960 Meets 2nd Monday at 1:00pm AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over. AARP is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for all as we age. We lead positive social change and deliver value to members through information, advocacy and service. www.aarp.org Agape Counseling and Therapeutic Services, Inc. 540-825-2374 897 Hendrick Street, Culpeper, VA 22701 Agape provides support for adults who are mentally challenged in the areas of social and self-help skills, occupational needs and independent living skills. Support specialists provide functional training, medication management, socialization skills, and other health needs. www.agapecounselingva.com Adult Services at DSS 540-948-5521 Fax: 540-948-3762 Madison County Department of Social Services 101 S. Main Street, Madison, VA 22727 The Adult Services Program assists elderly individuals (60 and above) or other adults who have a disability (18 to 59) and need services or support to enhance selfsufficiency and improve their quality of life. Services offered through Madison County DSS may include: home-based services (companion, chore & homemaker services); Adult foster care; assessments for adults entering or residing in assisted living facilities; Screenings for adults entering nursing facilities who need Medicaid-funded home and community-based waivers. These services are designed to help adults remain as independent as possible, preferably in their own home. The goal is to strengthen appropriate family and social supports and reduce the need for institutional placement. Adult Protective Services at DSS 540-948-5521 Fax: 540-948-3762 Madison County Department of Social Services 101 S. Main Street, Madison, VA 22727 APS investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of adults 60 years of age or older and incapacitated adults age 18 or older to stop the mistreatment or prevent further mistreatment. Services offered may include home-based care, transportation, adult day services, and adult foster care in order to protect the adult. Services may also be arranged for individuals in emergency situations who lack the capacity to consent to services. To report suspected adult abuse, neglect or exploitation, call your local department of social services or the Virginia Department of Social Services’ 24-hour, toll-free Adult Protective Services hotline at: 888- 832-3858 Aging Together 540-829-6405 PO Box 367, Culpeper, VA 22701 Aging Together is a partnership of organizations and individuals working together to expand and enhance services to assure quality of life for seniors now and in the future. Aging Together’s initiatives include building caregiver supports, volunteer transportation, health and wellness programs, elder abuse prevention, and access to services and information. www.agingtogether.org BEV, LLC 540-547-4824 BEV, LLC is owned and operated by Bonnie Enyart Vermillion. Bonnie offers classes and trainings to instructors to teach the exercise program Healthy-Steps, Moving you to better health with the Lebed Method. See www.gohealthysteps.com for further information on this therapeutic exercise program that improves the immune system that can be done by almost anyone regardless of present physical ability. The exercises can be done seated, standing or in the water. www.gohealthysteps.com Home Marketing Services for Seniors 703-476-2260 12020 Sunrise Valley Dr., Suite 100, Reston, VA 20191 Home Marketing Services for Se