Our Mission

The Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A) empowers its member agencies to enhance the quality of life for older Virginians, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and communities through advocacy, communication, education, and collaboration across the aging network.

 

Who We Are

The Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A) is a private nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization established in 1976. We represent and collaborate with Virginia’s 25 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) to improve support and services for older adults through the following core priorities:

Advocacy

• Develop and advocate for state and federal legislative priorities.
• Monitor and provide input on legislation affecting older Virginians.
• Inform policymakers and the public on issues relevant to older adults.

Communication

• Act as a liaison between Area Agencies on Aging and national/state organizations.
• Provide a robust network for sharing information among Virginia’s AAAs.

Education

• Facilitate professional development and resource sharing for innovation and problem-solving in aging services.
• Offer educational opportunities to enhance the capacity of AAAs to serve older Virginians and their caregivers.

Collaboration

• Build unity and encourage collaboration with public and private entities focused on aging issues.
• Cultivate teamwork and promote partnership within the aging network.

 

What We Believe

• All older adults and their families should have access to locally determined, high-quality support services.
• Services should supplement family care in settings of personal choice.
• Caring for older adults is a family and community issue that impacts financial well-being, work-life balance, and overall health.

 

What We Do

The Virginia Association of Area Agencies on Aging (V4A) plays a vital role in strengthening Virginia’s aging network. Here’s how we make a difference:

Our Focus Areas

1. Advocacy
   • Champion resources and policies needed to ensure older adults can live meaningful, independent lives.
2. Capacity Building
   • Strengthen member agencies with education, technical assistance, and innovative solutions.
3. Promotion
   • Elevate the essential role of Area Agencies on Aging in supporting older adults and caregivers.
4. Statewide System Development
   • Lead the creation of a cohesive statewide system of home and community-based services that builds on the aging network.
5. Collaboration
   • Foster partnerships with public agencies and private organizations to develop accessible, comprehensive systems of support.

 

Senior Medicare Patrol

V4A also manages the statewide Senior Medicare Patrol, utilizing federal, state, local, and private resources to help detect, prevent, and report Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.

 

Preparing Virginia for Successful Longevity

As a unified network of Virginia’s AAAs, V4A is committed to making the Commonwealth a place where we as older adults, caregivers, and communities have the resources and supports we need to thrive and experience longevity successfully.

 

Find your local AAA for more information about resources available in your community.