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Best Practices Awards: Request for Nominations
The Commonwealth Council on Aging is pleased to announce the request nominations for the 2023 Best Practices Awards. The deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Please review the Instructions and complete the Nomination Form. The Council thanks Dominion Energy for its ongoing support of this initiative. A list of previous winners and a brief overview of their programs are available for 2017-2022, and 2006-2016.
Virginia Dementia Capable Summit
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 9am - 3pm
Registration fee $25. Register here.
Special post-session of the 2023 Virginia Governor's Conference on Aging (May 8 & 9, 2023) at the Richmond Marriott Hotel (Downtown Marriott), 500 E. Broad St. Richmond VA 23219
As a special follow-up to the 2023 Virginia Governor's Conference on Aging, the Virginia Dementia Capable Summmit will provide an excellent networking opportunity, give you the chance to provide input into Virginia's next Dementia State Plan, and help incorporate the latest research on brain health and risk reduction into dementia policy.
The Dementia State Plan sets priorities and recommendations for a four-year period with the long-term goal of building a fully dementia-capable Virginia. It currently has five goals addressing service coordination at the state level, data collection, training, care coordination and research.
You are invited to attend this special event that will bring together
key stakeholders from across the Commonwealth to build Virginia's
Dementia State Plan for 2024-2027.
Featuring a keynote address by Bonnie Wattles, Executive Director of Hilarity for Charity - Bringing Light to Alzheimer’s
Learn about Brain Health and Dementia Risk Reduction from Dr. Paul Aravich, Eastern Virginia Medical School, one of Virginia’s foremost experts on dementia.
Attend working sessions to develop the goals and recommendations of the next Dementia State Plan.
$25 REGISTRATION FEE
REGISTER HERE: https://www.vgcaging.com/register-now
The Summit is a special post-session of the
Virginia Governor’s Conference on Aging (May 8 & 9)
Richmond Downtown Marriott
500 E Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Boards, Councils, and Commissions - Background
The Aging Programs within the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services has three advisory boards. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-2100, advisory boards provide advice and comment to an executive branch agency or office. An advisory board, commission or council serves as a formal liaison between the agency or office and the public to ensure that the agency or office understands public concerns and that the activities of the agency or office are communicated to the public. An advisory board, commission or council does not serve a regulatory or rule-making purpose. It may participate in the development of public policy by providing comment and advice.
The advisory boards meet quarterly and all meetings are open to the public. View directions to DARS Office for Aging Services.
Upcoming Meetings can be found on the Commonwealth Calendar. You can search by date or by keyword.
Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Commission
Established pursuant to § 51.5-154 of the Code of Virginia, the ADRD Commission develops and oversees the implementation of the Commonwealth's Dementia State Plan. Among the Commission’s duties and activities are to:
Established pursuant to § 51.5-154 of the Code of Virginia, the ADRD Commission develops and oversees the implementation of the Commonwealth's - Examine the needs of persons with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, as well as the needs of their caregivers, and ways that state government can most effectively and efficiently assist in meeting those needs;
- Develop and promote strategies to encourage brain health and reduce cognitive decline;
- Advise the Governor and General Assembly on policy, funding, regulatory, and other issues related to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders;
- Develop the Commonwealth's plan for meeting the needs of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and their caregivers, and advocate for such plan; and
- Establish priorities for programs among state agencies related to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and criteria to evaluate these programs.
More Information:
Powers, Duties & Bylaws
Reports
Members
Dementia State Plan
Previous Electronic Meetings
Upcoming Meetings:
- Tuesday, March 14, 2023
- Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Virginia Dementia Capable Summit
- Tuesday, June 13, 2023
- Tuesday, September 19, 2023
- Tuesday, December 12, 2023
You can find agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint site. You can also select a committee below to see just that committee's documents.
For Questions:
George Worthington
Dementia Services Coordinator
Phone: (804) 662-9154
Commonwealth Council on Aging
Established pursuant to §§ 51.5-127 and 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia, the CCOA promotes an efficient, coordinated approach by state government to meeting the needs of older Virginians. The CCOA supports communities that are accessible, livable, age-friendly, and promote independence. Among its duties and activities, the CCOA:
Established pursuant to §§ 51.5-127 and 51.5-128 of the Code of Virginia, the CCOA promotes an efficient, coordinated approach by state government to meeting the needs of older Virginians. The CCOA supports communities that are accessible, livable, age-friendly, and promote independence. Among its duties and activities, the CCOA:- Examines the needs of older Virginians and their caregivers and ways in which state government can most effectively and efficiently assist in meeting those needs;
- Advises the Governor and General Assembly on aging issues and aging policy;
- Advocates for and assists in developing the Commonwealth's planning for meeting the needs of the growing number of older Virginians and their caregivers; and
- Assists and advises the Department regarding strategies to improve nutritional health, alleviate hunger, and prevent malnutrition among older adults.
More Information:
Powers, Duties & Bylaws
Reports
Members
Previous Electronic Meetings
Annual Best Practices Awards
Upcoming Meetings:
- Wednesday, April 19, 2023
- Wednesday, July 19, 2023
- Wednesday, September 20, 2023
You can find agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint site. You can also select a committee below to see just that committee's documents.
For Questions:
Charlotte Arbogast
Policy Analyst
Phone: (804) 662-7093
Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Advisory Board
Established pursuant to § 51.5-149.1 of the Code of Virginia, the VPGCAB reports to and advises the Commissioner of DARS on the Virginia Public Guardian and Conservator Program (VPGCP). The VPGCAB: Assists in the coordination and management of the local and regional programs appointed to act as public guardians and conservators:
- Provides advice and counsel on the provision of high-quality guardianship service and avoidance of conflicts of interest;
- Promotes the mobilization of activities and resources of public and private sector entities to effectuate the purposes of this [Code of Virginia] article; and
- Makes recommendations regarding appropriate legislative and executive actions.
More Information:
Powers, Duties & Bylaws Reports Previous Electronic Meetings
Upcoming Meetings:
- Tuesday, March 28, 2023
- Tuesday, June 20, 2023
- Tuesday, September 12, 2023
- Tuesday, November 28, 2023
You can find agendas and minutes from past meetings on our SharePoint site. You can also select a committee below to see just that committee's documents.
For Questions:
George Worthington
Dementia Services Coordinator
Phone: (804) 662-9154
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