Aging Together has compiled resources and information from the region specifically to help our aging population during the COVID pandemic period.  All information is subject to change.
Recursos de comunicación en espanol
This 2 minute video highlights Jay Butler, Deputy Director for Infectious Diseases at CDC, who describes preventative measures to help protect older adults from COVID-19.
How the Coronavirus Affects the Body
It's good to know from an informed source exactly how the COVID-19 virus can affect the body.  Resource: AARP

Pandemic Call Center

The Pandemic resource call center has been set up to provide information directly through a phone call. Click the flyer at right to download, or to view hours and further information. 
540-445-1170

COVID-related Resources for Download

Aging Together's letter discusses their event cancellations and postponements, as well as emergency contact information for COVID.
Aging Together's COVID Resource Directory lists agency information for regional organizations who are available to assist with services and contact during the pandemic period. 

COVID-19 Scam Alerts

The Virginia Attorney General's office has put out some good information pertaining to scams and how to protect yourself. Click on the flyer at right to expand it for information and further contact info.
Fraud Watch Network
AAPR has extensive infromation on their website concerning how to avoid scams & fraud, current scams to watch out for, and real-life tips to help protect you both during the pandemic and in general.
AARP's Fraud Watch Network Helpline
Go to this page to report a scam.
Federal Trade Commission
You can also report a scam or file a complaint here.
Stimulus Check Seizure
Stimulus Checks are not "resources", but rather they are tax credits and may not be seized by Long Term Care Facilities, even from residents on Medicaid, which has occured in some parts of the country.  Read here for information. 

Testing Sites

REGIONAL COVID-19 TESTING SITES
If you think you have symptoms of COVID-19 there are drive-through testing sites around the region. Click on document photo at right to expand. Please call first since times and requirements for testing are different at each site, and may change. 

Prevention Tips

The Virginia Department of Health has good information for preventing COVID-19.
Importance of Face Masks
​Face coverings help slow the spread of COVID-19 especially since symptoms can be "silent".  The button at right takes you to the CDC's various discussions on face masks.
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Your cloth face covering may protect them. Their cloth face covering may protect you. La cubierta de la cara de tela puede protegerlos. Su cobertura facial de tela puede protegerlo.
August 2020 - new info about face masks with valves.
The CDC has announced that masks with valves can spread the COVID-19 virus. Click the button at right for an article by AARP.
Plastic face shields are an alternative, or used in combination with, masks. You can even make your own face shield with a plastic bottle. For the how-to and what experts say about face shields, connect to this article from AARP.
NEW IN VIRGINIA - 8/2020! COVIDWISE APP
COVIDWISE uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology to quickly notify users who have likely been exposed so you can reduce the risk of infection for your friends and family and help Virginia stop the spread. Click on the button at right to learn more and download the app.

Symptoms

A person may not be aware of or feel more minor symptoms of COVID-19 which can be dangerous for themselves and those aroud them. Older people and anyone with underlying medical conditions have a higher risk of more complications from the virus. Know what symptoms are and watch for them. Click on button at right to view the wide variety of COVID-19 symptoms.​

Help with Transportation

Click for information on regional transportation options (Some options may be limited due to the pandemic.).

Help with Food

EMPOWER CULPEPER
Empower Culpeper, a program of People Inc., will be holding drive-thru food distributions on September 19 and October 17 starting at 9:00 am until 11:00 am.** THE LOCATION HAS CHANGED""** Distribution is now at the  Culpeper County High School parking lot - 14240 Achievement Drive, Culpeper.
Cars should enter the school parking lot from Achievement Drive  on Rt. 229 / N. Main Street / Rixeyville Road. Everyone will be asked to stay inside their car throughout the distribution process. 

Distribución de Alimentos Empoderar Culpeper, un programa de People Inc., van a tener otra distribución de alimentos el 19 de septiembre y 17 du octubre, de las 9:00 am hasta las 11:00 am. NOTA: La ubicación de esta distribución ha cambiado. Seráen el estacionamiento de instituto Culpeper, Culpeper County High School, por la calle 14240 Achievement Drive.
​Los vehiculos deben entrar Achievement Drive desde Rt 229, N. Main Street/Rixeyville Rd. A todos se les pedirá que se quedan adentro de su vehiculo durante todo el proceso de distribución.*


​REVA MOBILE FOOD PANTRY - drive through service. Click on flyer at right for more info.

TEENS HELPING SENIORS
Teens will pick up your groceries and deliver them to you. Click on flyer at right for more info.

Financial Crisis

Click on the button at right if you are experiencing a financial crisis, where you will be directed to Virginia Navigator's help page with links to organizations that offer housing assistance, legal aid, financial help and food assistance. 
PEOPLE INC.
Rent and relief programs for those financially impacted by the pandemic. Click on buttons for information.

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