Peninsula Agency On Aging

Minority Mental Health is real and important! Check out these facts !! 🗣️

Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans, aged 60+, have a fall each year? Don’t let fears and concerns about falling keep you from the activities you enjoy!

Join the PAA trained Tai Chi instructors for a 16-session exercise program that relieves pain, reduces stress and improves quality of life!

Multiple sessions and locations available! Contact us for more details: 757.873.0541

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Peninsula Agency on Aging (PAA) will hold a Public Hearing on June 13, 2024 at 11:30 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room of the PAA Newport News office at 739 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Suite 1008, Newport News, VA 23606 or virtually via Teams. The purpose of this public hearing is to solicit public comment on the 2025 Area Plan for Aging Services, including but not limited to:
• The most pressing service needs of Older Adults and Unpaid Caregivers on the Peninsula and shortcomings in the current services available.
• Populations and/or geographical areas you feel have been underserved by existing services in our area and suggestions on how to better serve these communities.

For more information, to register to attend virtually or to submit comments, please visit our website at paainc.org

On behalf of the Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc. (PAA), the Vice President of Community Services will accept SEALED BIDS for MEAL PREPARATION SERVICE until 4:30 p.m. Monday June 10, 2024. The bids will be on the following services:
CONGREGATE MEALS (PREPLATED MON-FRI)
HOME DELIVERED MEALS (PREPLATED MON-FRI)
450 to 550 noontime meals per day required prepared in accordance with the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services standards.

Specifications and bid packages can be viewed at www.paainc.org

Bidding is open to the public, including minority, veteran, and women owned businesses. Contact Gerald Patesel, 757-873-0541 for any questions.

Home We are committed to advocating for policies and resources to enhance the quality of life for older adults and family caregivers. We provide information and services like in-home care, dining centers, transportation, and meals on wheels.

Connecting with others may sound easy, but it isn’t always. Visit paainc.org to find local support resources, like transportation and respite care, that can help.

Social isolation poses serious health risks to millions of older adults — it has been linked to higher blood pressure and increased risk of stroke, among other things. This , connect for better health.

May is ! The 2024 theme, , recognizes the profound impact of meaningful relationships and social connections on our health and well-being. Learn more at acl.gov/oam.

Mark your calendars! It’s time to celebrate . This May, help us promote the importance of meaningfully connecting with others. acl.gov/oam

📢 ATTENTION 📢

Think you missed the chance to sign up for the Spanish Diabetes Management class? Think again! 🚨 Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have postponed the start date to Wednesday, May 8th!

Enjoy learning how to improve your health while meeting others with similar experiences. Class meets weekly for 6 weeks, in Spanish.

Where: Brittingham-MidtownCommunity Center, 570 McLawhorneDr, Newport News, VA 23601

When: Wednesdays, May 8 - June 12, 2024, 10:00am - 12:30pm.

Call or text to learn more about thisprogram: 757-945-0145.

Necesitas apoyo para entender y manejar su condición de Diabetes?

Acompáñanos en nuestra clace en español presentadas por Península Agency On Aging

Make Friends and Learn to Crochet!

Starting May 16th at the Williamsburg office, all supplies provided!

Call us today to register, space is limited: 757-345-6277.

A heartfelt thank you to the Williamsburg Community Foundation for believing in our vision and awarding us a grant for our Crochet Social Circle project! 🎉 Your support not only fuels our initiative but also inspires us to continue making a meaningful impact in the community, especially older adults. We are deeply grateful for your generosity and partnership!

Congrats to our Spring Grant Recipients!
The Arc of Greater Williamsburg
Child Development Resources
Dream Catchers of Williamsburg
ECHO Family Care Partners
FISH Inc
Faith Recovery
Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library
James River Association
Lackey Clinic
Literacy for Life
Made4Connection
Peninsula Agency On Aging
Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center
The Williamsburg Symphony Orchestra
Williamsburg Community Growers
Williamsburg Youth Orchestras
Williamsburg Choral Guild
Grove Christian Outreach Center
Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center

Thank you Senior Advocate for inviting our Vice President of Development, Randi Keesee, to present last week at Panel Forum on Aging at the Providence United Methodist Church in Yorktown.

Randi's topic was "Aging in Place with Supports and Services from Peninsula Agency on Aging"- a conversation about empowering older adults to live independently and thrive in their own homes. Randi shared with the group the invaluable resources and support systems available from PAA to ensure comfort, safety, and quality of life for older adults.

Need a speaker for your next group function? Contact Randi today at 757.933.2618 or via email at [email protected].

Thank you Dr. Keatts for such an inspiring presentation on "Resiliency in Caregiving"! Your words clearly resonated deeply with the attendees, reminding us of the incredible strength and dedication of caregivers and how to build our own personal resiliency in the process.

If you are are intersted in learning more about our Caregiver Lunch & Learn programs, please contact us at 757.873.0541 or visit our website at www.paainc.org

Got plans for April 16th? Join us at Cocktails for a Cause and cast your vote for PAA! It's a fantastic opportunity to show your support while enjoying free food, drinks, and entertainment! 🍹✨

Cocktails for a Cause! Tuesday, April 16, 4:00 - 6:00PM Brookdale Chambrel 3800 Treyburn Dr., Williamsburg Join us for a fun evening and the opportunity to help your favorite non-profit win a $1,000.00, $500.00 or $250.00 donation! Each attendee will have 1 vote to give to one organization, and the organization with the most votes (1st, 2nd and 3rd place) will win monetary prizes! This event is FREE to a...

If you have diabetes or prediabetes, or are caring for someone with diabetes, call today to sign up or learn more about this program:757-246-1912.

Si tiene diabetes o prediabetes, o si se ocupa de alguien que tiene diabetes,llame hoy para registrarse o paraaprender más sobre este programa:757-246-1912.

PAA's Vice President of Development, Randi Keesee, had an amazing time chatting with WTKR News 3 about Peninsula Agency on Aging and the important work we do to help older adults age in place. Thank you for the opportunity to share with your audience!

Things are get exciting for the Community Forum on Aging on March 6th. Check out these 3 amazing sessions waiting for you!

Not registered yet? Register today at www.paainc.org

The Power of Aging comes from within! Check out these 3 workshops at the Community Forum on Aging, March 6th.

Did you register yet? What are you waiting for? www.paainc.org

Register today for the Community Forum on Aging. Get the early Bird special before February 23rd.

Register at www.paainc.org

At This year’s Community Forum on Aging our opening session will being on protecting yourself from fraudsters. You do not want to miss it.

Register today at www.paainc.org

At This year’s Community Forum on Aging our opening session will being on protecting yourself from fraudsters. You do not want to miss it. Register today at www.paainc.org

Sending a big shoutout to our sponsors for their invaluable support! Your partnership enables us to innovate, grow, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we're changing lives! 🚀

Have you registered for the Community Forum on Aging? Early Bird rates will soon expire.... www.paainc.org

Get to know our keynote speaker at the Community Forum on Aging, A’Lelia Bundles, the best selling author, will be empowering all of us through her story of her great-great-grandmother. You do not want to miss it. Register today at www.paainc.org

Senior Advocacy Day in Richmond…. The work continues to elevate aging so that older adults can age in place with proper supports and services.

It is now officially 30 days until the Community Forum on Aging!

Get to know our key note speaker: A’Lelia Bundles, the best selling author, will be empowering all of us through her story of her great-great-grandmother. You don’t want to miss it. Register today at www.paainc.org

DON’T MISS OUT! Community Forum On Aging (Early bird special till February 23rd)

Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 8AM-2PM
register at www.paaing.org

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