Local senior resources for Ballston and the surrounding Arlington area - the free and low-cost help that keeps an older adult safe and supported, whether they're aging at home or planning a move.
Resources serving Ballston
- Area Agency on Aging: free options counseling and benefits screening through the Arlington Area Agency on Aging, the Alexandria Division of Aging and Adult Services, or the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging (Division of Adult and Aging Services), covering Arlington County, VA.
- Senior centers & meal delivery: meals served on-site or delivered to the door, plus fitness and social programs around Ballston.
- Medical transport: scheduled, non-emergency rides to appointments at Virginia Hospital Center.
- Caregiver support: support groups - in person and online - plus memory cafes.
- Veterans: VA Aid & Attendance and the Washington DC VA Medical Center; VA Caregiver Support Line 1-855-260-3274.
Arlington packs a dense, walkable mix of high-rise and mid-size communities near the Ballston-Rosslyn corridor, popular with families who want a short Metro ride back into the District.
Where to go from here
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