Tag: at home in alexandria
Where older adults can turn for answers
By Mary Lee Anderson
The good news is that Alexandria is a great place to be an older adult. Sometimes it can be difficult knowing...
Seniors make use of popular technology
By Cele Garrett
Recently, I had a chance to ask several of our At Home in Alexandria members to share their favorite technology aids. It...
Better With Age: Bridge the technology divide
By Cele Garrett
“There’s an app for that.” That famous phrase from Apple has spawned memes, jokes and even a Sesame Street song.
There is no...
AHA co-founder Judith Jones dies at 79
By Olivia Tucker | [email protected]
Judith Karen Jones, M.D., Ph.D, of Clifton, Virginia died on Aug. 4 after a battle with lung cancer. She was...
Residents organize homemade mask-making efforts
By Luke Anderson | [email protected]
Alexandria residents are dusting off their sewing machines to create homemade face masks, the must-have fashion – and safety –...
Seniors: Help your neighbors stay connected
By Cele Garrett
In the best of times, our older neighbors are at the greatest risk of feeling socially isolated and lonely. This is especially...
Dementia Friendly Alexandria strives to educate the community
By Jane King
Dementia can be a mystery to people who may not know how to react when they encounter someone with the disease. This...
At Home in Alexandria celebrates annual fall fundraiser
By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected]
At Home in Alexandria, a nonprofit that supports Alexandrians ages 55 and up, held its annual fundraiser on Sunday, according...
Seniors: Combatting loneliness in older adults
By Cele Garrett
In January 2018, the British government announced the creation of its first Minister of Loneliness. Many people wondered if that was a...
