Area’s Agency on Aging
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia (SSSV) is part of the AAA network in the South Hampton Roads area of Virginia
that aims to empower and support older adults and their families and caregivers. They offer wide-ranging services
including assistance with community planning and advocacy, in-home services, I-ride transportation, wellness centers,
meals on wheels, and information on services to enrich the lives of the older adults in the community.
In addition to being the Area’s Agency on Aging, the SSSV also is listed as providing information and assistance, Aging and
Disability Resource Centers, Elder Abuse Prevention, Health Insurance Counseling, and Long-term care Ombudsman
according to the
Eldercare locator: https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Search_Results.aspx.
The Office for Aging Services of the Division for Community Living (State Agency)
Receives funding and support from federal government with the purpose of supporting AAAs throughout the state and
other private organizations that help connect individuals with the services they need! Contact (804) 662-9333
Commonwealth Council on Aging: https://vda.virginia.gov/boardsandcouncils.htm Members from around the state of
Virginia are appointed to serve on the council with the purpose of meeting the needs of older adults in their community.
An annual report is created by the council each year for the Governor and General Assembly. Contact The Office for
Aging Services of the Division for Community Living for more information.
Contact (757) 461-9481
6350 Center Drive, Norfolk, VA 23502
Website: https://www.ssseva.org/
This website will help you find opportunities
and services in the VA Beach Area!
Resources for Older Adults in Virginia Beach
Geriatric Healthcare Providers
Sentara PACE (Virginia Department of Social Services)
The PACE adult day center also has primary medical care provided on site from an interdisciplinary team. Participants are
receive ongoing care and services from a team including physicians, therapists, social work, pharmacists, registered
dieticians, and home care nursing. Sentara PACE offers a comprehensive plan of care to individuals 55 years of age or
older who are able to live in the community but qualify for nursing facility level of care.
Located in Norfolk, but offered to VA Beach!
5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd, Suite 260, Norfolk, VA 23502
Contact (757) 252-7800
https://www.sentara.com/hampton-roads-virginia/medicalservices/services/seniors/services/pace.aspx
The Glennan Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology at EVMS
Providers have received advanced training in meeting the needs of the aging population and offer geriatric assessment
consultations that include medical diagnoses and treatment plans with consideration of living situation, caregiving issues,
and the physical, psychological, cognitive, and social aspects of the older adult’s life. A memory consultation clinic is also
offered.
Hofheimer Hall, 825 Fairfax Avenue, Suite 201, Norfolk, VA 23507
Contact (757) 446-7040
https://www.evms.edu/patient_care/specialties/glennan_center_for_geriatrics_and_gerontology/services/
Caregiver Support
Call (757) 461-9481 to speak to a resource specialist from SSSV to learn more about services that can assist you in caring
for your loved one!
Caregiver support groups:
Alzheimer’s Association-Provides the opportunity to share personal experience and learn coping skills.
4560 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
Contact (757) 495-4211, https://virginianavigator.org/program/38198/afternoon-group-our-lady-perpetual-help-virginia-
beach
Virginia Beach Dept of Human Services Caregiver Support Groups (757) 385-4135
Senior Centers
These senior centers offer a variety of programs involving
dance, exercise, arts and crafts, social events, shopping,
meals, and games such as Bridge!
Bow Creek Recreation Center*
• Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 10am-1pm
• 3427 Club House Road, Virginia Beach, VA
• Contact (757) 385-5960
Bayside Recreation Center*
o Wednesday and Friday 10am-1pm
o 4500 First Court Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
o Contact Julia Karasiewicz and Alexis Roeber at (757) 385-
5930
Great Neck Community Center*
• Wednesdays and Fridays 10am-1pm
• 2521 Shorehaven Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
• Contact Don Whitney at (757) 496-6766
Seatack Recreation Center*
• Monday through Friday 10am-1pm
• 141 S. Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451
• Call (757) 437-4858
Williams Farm Recreation Center*
o 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
o Contact Julie Lindsey, Darlene Ennis, Millicent Howard at
(757) 385-2950
Kempsville Recreation Center*
o Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am-1 pm
o 800 Monmouth Lane Virginia Beach, Virginia
o Contact at (757) 385-5970
Princess Anne Recreation Center*
o Mondays and Wednesdays 9:30 am-12:30 pm
o 1400 Ferrell Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
o Call (757) 426-0022
Chinese Community Association of Hampton Roads
o 722 Newtown Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
o Contact Ming Troung at (757) 618-4589.
o http://www.ccahr.org/about/
Tidewater (Korean) Senior Center
o 301 Overland Road Virginia Beach, VA 23452
o Contact Michael Pyon at (757) 497-0799.
o http://www.tkbcva.org/
Senior Adult Day Centers
M.E. Cox Center Elder Day Care
This center offers a day program for participants to
socialize and engage in activities such as exercise
classes, games, and crafts. Medicare and Medicaid
not accepted.
644 Lynnhaven Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
Contact Sandy White at (757) 349-4388
https://www.mecoxcenter.org/index.html
https://pilotonline.com/news/local/article_f98f39c8-
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Sentara PACE, Norfolk
Depending on the plan of care developed by the
individual’s interdisciplinary team, the participant
may attend the PACE Day Center programs Monday
through Friday. At the PACE Center adult program,
individuals may receive services from nursing, social
work, physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as
well as services from a registered dietician. While at
the day program, individuals will also have the
opportunity to participate in recreational and social
activities! Lunch, snacks, and transportation are
provided.
https://www.sentara.com/hampton-roads-
virginia/medicalservices/services/seniors/services/pa
ce.aspx
Senior Centers with asterisk (*) are Forever Young Senior Centers, which
are included with a Silver Sneakers Membership Card. More information
on all Forever Young Senior Centers here:
https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-
recreation/recreation-centers/Pages/senior-centers.aspx. All senior
centers with asterisk also provide meals during programs.
Transportation
I-Ride Transit
This service is run by the Senior Services of
Southeastern Virginia and provides Medical Rides,
fixed routes, and wellness center transportation for
older adults 60+. Cost varies depending on
Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
• For Virginia Beach, call (757) 222-4513
(please call ahead to schedule)
• https://www.ssseva.org/page/i_ride-transit/
Meals on Wheels
This service provides adults 60 and over who are
unable to access food in a group/community setting
the opportunity to receive nutritious meals delivered
to their home. Price is on a sliding fee scale.
Meals on Wheels of Virginia Beach, Inc.
3750 Sentara Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Contact 757-306-2721
Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia
To find providers:
https://www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org/
Fun Fitness Opportunities!
Zumba Gold
This class has the main elements of Zumba with the
original moves and music style, but at a lower-intensity.
This class will focus on cardiovascular conditioning in
addition to challenging balance and flexibility!
Instructors are liscensed Zumba instructors.
https://www.zumba.com/en-US/party/classes/class-
zumba-gold
• Princess Anne YMCA
• 2121 Landstown Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
• Contact KaKeisha through
https://www.zumba.com/en-US/class-
location/princess_anne_ymca-23528.
• Indian River Family YMCA
• 5660 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464
• Contact Ami at (757) 366-0488
• Church of the Holy Apostles
• 1593 Lynnhaven Parkway, Virginia Beach, VA 23453
• Contact Nancy at (757) 427-0963
• Sentara Village Virginia Beach
• 3751 Sentara Way, Virginia Beach, VA 23452
• Contact Pam through https://www.zumba.com/en-
US/profile/pamela-brenner/6970.
Tai Chi
• Bending Tree Tai Chi Kung
• 1716 Pleasure House Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23455
• Contact (757) 318-9355 or director@bendingtree.org
• http://www.bendingtree.org
• Tidewater Tai Chi Center (Chinese Community Center)
• 722 Newtown Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
• Contact Jeff at (757) 353-7335 or Marshall at (757) 630-
4217.
• http://www.tidewatertaichi.com/
Religious organizations
Jewish Family Service of Tidewater: transportation, counseling, case management, food assistance (meals on wheels),
and more! https://jfshamptonroads.org/ Contact (757) 321-2222; 5000 Corporate Woods Drive, Suite 400, Virginia
Beach, VA 23462
Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia: in-home respite care, transportation, and weekly check-ins by phone call.
https://www.cceva.org/need-help/older-adult-services/ Contact (757) 456-2366; 5361-A Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia
Beach, VA 23462
A Matter of Balance
This program is evidence-based and award winning for
its ability to improve activity levels and decrease risk of
falls. In addition to light balance exercises, this program
also includes patient education on home safety to
decrease risk for falls (with workbook included) and a
group discussion.
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help
• 4560 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
• Spring dates (10 am): February 19, 26; March 5, 12,
19, 25; April 2, 9 ($4 for 8 sessions)
• Contact (757) 495-4211 to register.
• https://www.ssseva.org/page/a-matter-of-balance-
program/
Silver Sneakers
This program is included with many Medicare Advantage
plans. Some gyms offer SilverSneakers classes designed
specifically for older adults targeting endurance, balance,
strength, and flexibility. Classes include Classic, Yoga,
CardioFIt, Splash, Stability. Other gyms do not offer classes
but are still in network for SIlver Sneakers members to
have access to strength and cardio equipment. Check the
link below to search for locations and Silver Sneakers
classes offered at each:
https://tools.silversneakers.com/LocationSearch.
• Locations that offer classes:
• Seatack Community Recreation Center (757) 437-4858
• Princess Anne Recreation Center (757) 426-0022
• Great Neck Community Recreation Center (757) 496-
6766
• Williams Farm Recreation Center (757) 385-2950
• Kempsville Community Recreation Center (757) 385-
5970
• Bow Creek Recreation Center (757) 385-5960
• Information about the locations above listed elsewhere
in guide.
• Other locations that accept Silver Sneakers (for use of
weight and cardio equipment):
• Anytime Fitness
• 968 Laskin Rd, Virginia Beach, VA; (757) 962-0802
• Virginia Beach Hilltop Studio (757) 422-4728
• 1577 Laskin Rd Suite 105, Virginia Beach, VA
