News & Happenings
Volunteers Receive Special Training
On Tuesday June 13, 16 of our AHA volunteers participated in a special training session on recognizing the signs of dementia and the resources available locally to assist those affected. Christi Clark of Insight Memory Care Center presented the program and we thank her for sharing her considerable expertise on this important subject with our volunteers. [read full article]
Two Important Local Events
AHA is pleased to share information about two events coming up this month in Alexandria focused on the older adult community. First, AARP is offering the AARP Virginia Academy: Smarter Living for All Ages on Saturday, [read full article]
A Wonderful 6th Anniversary Celebration
A capacity crowd of members, supporters and new friends came out on Thursday, May 25th to celebrate the 6th Anniversary of AHA at the Cameron Club in Cameron Station. The event’s theme, “Imagine That!” focused on the importance of art and creativity throughout life, [read full article]
AHA Springs for Alexandria
A dreary day didn’t diminish the spirits of our hearty AHA volunteers, led by AHA team organizer Nancy Kincaid, in lending their support to the Spring for Alexandria beautification project on May 12th. This annual event brings together individuals and teams of volunteers to give back to their community [read full article]
AHA Featured in Washington Post
At Home in Alexandria and the “Blazing Saddles” cycling group were featured in the Washington Post Health Section on May 9th in an article called “Don’t Call Me Old.” The article described the local “Villages,” like AHA, [read full article]