What We Do ...Makes A Difference

Congregate Dining Center Meals are provided along with an educational/recreational program to those eligible clients who are self-sufficient enough to be transported to a dining center.  Each meal contains one-third of the daily Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA).

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CVAAA provides the following Congregate Dining Centers: 

Lynchburg Dining Center
Fort Hill United Methodist Church
106 Oakridge Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24501
434-609-1603 (cell phone only)
Meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
  

Altavista Dining Center
Altavista Armory
1502 Avondale Dr.
Altavista, VA 24517
434-369-7141
Meets on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
 

Amherst Dining Center
Emmanuel Church of Nazarene
Dixie Airport Road
Madison Heights, VA 24572
434-929-6443
Meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
         

Appomattox Dining Center
Appomattox Community Center
Route 1 Box 257
Appomattox, VA 24522
434-352-7820
Meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
 

Bedford Dining Center

1229 County Farm Road
Bedford, VA 24523
434-609-1601
Meets on Monday, Tuesday and Friday
 

Brookneal Dining Center
Brookneal Community Center
261 Main Street
Brookneal, VA 24528
434-376-7800
Meets on Monday, Tuesday and Friday
 

Montvale Dining Center
1044 Goose Creek Valley Rd
Montvale, VA 24122
540-947-5818
Meets on Monday and Friday
 

Moneta Dining Center
16 Village Square
Moneta, VA 24121
540-297-5028
Meets on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
 

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TRANSPORTATION

Services are available to approved clients who need access to medical appointments, pharmacies and grocery stores.  Specialized handicap vans are available.  Rides to congregate dining centers are also provided for those eligible.  Transportation is available to seniors over the age of 60, living at home who lack the ability or means to transport themselves and have no one available in the community to assist them to and from essential services.  Transportation will be provided depending on availability of vehicles, drivers, and weather conditions.

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HOMEMAKER SERVICES

Staff provide assistance with light housekeeping, laundry and grocery shopping.  Homemakers visit on a weekly or bi-weekly basis.  Once clients are approved, they will automatically receive service, if there is an opening in that area.  If there is no opening available, they will be placed on a waiting list and come off according to their homemaker need score.

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RESPITE CARE

Relief is offered to caregivers by providing supervision of an impaired adult who is in their care. 

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OMBUDSMAN

The Ombudsman:  Acts as a resource for information and counseling for the citizens regarding institutional and community based long-term care options, and general issues and concerns affecting the elderly.

Protects and represents the rights of persons in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities, and Adult Care Residences or those receiving long-term care services in their home.

Seeks to educate consumers of long-term care facilities and their families about their rights and how to advocate on their own behalf.

Serves as a point of entry whereby complaints made by or on behalf of older persons receiving long-term care services, can be received, investigated, and resolved.

Serves as an advocate and/or mediator between residents and those responsible for their care.

Provides relevant education for facilities, agencies and community groups.

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ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION

Elder Abuse is the mistreatment of frail or disabled persons who may not be able to protect themselves from harm.

Some types of abuse are:

• Physical Abuse
• Mental Abuse
• Neglect
• Exploitation / Financial Abuse

Who are the potential victims?

• Advanced age suffering from mental and physical impairments.
• Economically, physically and perhaps emotionally dependent.
• Isolated people for lack of detection and intervention by neighbors, friends or relatives.
• Person excessively loyal to caregiver will not report abuse.  Often feels obligated to the caregiver.

Elder Abuse prevention will be promoted by the Local Ombudsman who will deliver group presentations.  The presentations will include types of abuse, the abuser profile, the victim's profile, signs of abuse, and procedures for reporting abuse will also be discussed.

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VIRGINIA INSURANCE COUNSELING AND ADVOCACY PROJECT (VICAP)

VICAP is a health insurance counseling program for individuals and their families when they need help understanding and receiving benefit from Medicare and private coverage. People can receive counseling from trained volunteers and staff in person or by telephone. Counselors are not connected with any insurance company, nor are they licensed to sell insurance. The program also provides group presentations in the community. There is no charge for these services in the following Virginia counties: Amherst, Appomattox, Amelia, Bedford, Buckingham, Campbell, Cumberland, Nottoway, and the cities of Lynchburg and Bedford.

The next general enrollment dates for Medicare Part D prescription plans are November 15 through December 31. Individuals just becoming eligible for Medicare can enroll before these dates. People with Medicare on low incomes should inquire about extra help for this year.

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WEATHERIZATION

The Weatherization Program pays for various improvements to the homes of low income people to help reduce their home energy cost.  Weatherization services are provided at no cost to both home-owners and renters who qualify.  Eligibility is determined by income, with priority given to the elderly and handicapped.  Repair services must be necessary to maintain the health and safety of the occupants.  Service area includes Amherst, Appomattox, and Bedford Counties. 

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BEDFORD RIDE

Bedford Ride is dedicated to improving the quality of life for Bedford citizens by providing better access to non-emergency medical services.

Residents of communities served may be eligible for Bedford Ride non-emergency medical transportation services if they have no other practical means of transportation available and if they are disabled, elderly, or low-income.

Once eligibility has been established and a medical appointment has been made, passengers contact the office staff to arrange for transportation.  Transportation request must be made a minimum of two days in advance.  Medical appointments should be scheduled between 8:30 am and 3:00 pm. 

Our direct expenses are very low thanks to our many volunteer drivers.  Passengers receiving transportation are asked to pay a small fee to help cover a portion of our operating costs.

Bedford Ride is administered by the Central Virginia Area Agency on Aging, but obtains significant volunteer support from independent volunteer leadership boards in various parts of the county.

To contact Bedford Ride:

Located in Bedford Memorial Hospital
1613 Oakwood Street
Office hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Monday - Friday
540-587-3315

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