Live
At JABA, our mission is to ensure that individuals and families live better. We believe that living as part of a community promotes healthy aging, so all JABA owned and run living options promote a sense of community. Whether you are seeking independent living or living with assistance, JABA continues to establish and preserve living communities that increase options for living better.
Enjoy
Living as an elder should be an enjoyable part of your life. Why not enjoy yourself as part of a community that learns, plays and works together? At JABA, we have designed our Community Centers and our Adult Care Centers to promote fun and fellowship.
Support
JABA is all about lending support to seniors in need of assistance. Whether that includes basic information, case management, insurance counseling, home delivered meals — or any of the many other available services — we want you to think of JABA as a source of support for you or your loved ones. Most of our support is offered as a gift to those who cannot pay. See individual programs for more details.
Give
JABA is able to do all that it does because of generous volunteers and donors. We value contributions of time as well as dollars and promise to put your talents and your donations to very good use.
In the past five years, government funding has diminished. Luckily, individual and corporate contributions have begun to rise. Your assistance is greatly appreciated and needed.
Learn
What’s good for us as we age is good for our entire community — from planning for neighborhood growth, to promoting local foods and collaborating for the best use of resources. This is the philosophy behind JABA’s mission, “to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.”
Press Releases
UVA Physicians Group Presents Check to JABA
January 10, 2012
Shining Star Open House
January 09, 2012
Soup for Seniors
December 20, 2011
HELP FOR THOSE NEW TO MEDICARE
December 20, 2011
AGE HAPPENS
December 13, 2011
FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND IN 30 YEARS STATEWIDE SURVEY EXAMINES VIEWS OF SENIORS, BOOMERS ON AGING
November 21, 2011
Fraud and Scam Prevention
November 08, 2011
GRAB YOUR FORKS
October 24, 2011
Rummage Sale to Benefit Adult Care Center
October 24, 2011
Cakes for a Cause
October 11, 2011
Early Start/End for Part D Open Enrollment
October 03, 2011
Greene Center Rocks On
September 21, 2011
Where There (Isn’t Now) a Will
September 16, 2011
FISH HELPS LITTLEST LEARNERS DIVE INTO SCHOOL
September 13, 2011
LOCAL CURRENCY NETS NATIONAL AWARD FOR JABA
August 10, 2011
A COOK-IN “FRIEND-RAISER”
August 09, 2011
LIHTC for Timberlake Place
August 05, 2011
Timberlake Place Fact Sheet
August 03, 2011
LOCAL A&P RETIREES FACE HEALTH INSURANCE END
July 26, 2011
Become a Voice for Those in Long-Term Care
July 11, 2011
Wanted: Health Insurance Guides
July 05, 2011
Health Care Community Names Nursing Assistants of 2011
July 01, 2011
Summer Class Schedule for Those New to Medicare
June 27, 2011
Press Contact:
Elyse Thierry
(434) 817-5236
ethierry@jabacares.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUMMER CLASS SCHEDULE FOR THOSE NEW TO MEDICARE
Free class from JABA helps new and soon-to-be users of Medicare
Charlottesville, VA—- JABA’s health insurance counseling program, VICAP, has announced three new sessions for its popular FREE workshop—Getting Started in Medicare.
VICAP is offering the workshop from 1:30 to 2:45 PM, on Tuesday, June 28, July 26, and August 23.
All three sessions will all be held at the Northside Branch of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library, in the Albemarle Square Shopping Center, Route 29 North Charlottesville, VA 22901.
The workshop is designed for people who are about to retire, those who are continuing to work past age 65, and those who will be getting Medicare based on disability. Attendees will learn when to enroll in Medicare Part B and Part D, how to shop for Medicare supplement insurance and Medicare Advantage plans, and how Medicare relates to retiree health plans and COBRA. Family members are welcome to attend, as well.
A primary purpose of the workshop is to alert consumers to critical enrollment periods for Medicare programs. Missing these deadlines can result in delays in obtaining Medicare benefits, unnecessary out-of-pocket expenses, and higher insurance premiums. The workshop will also provide information about the new preventive care benefits created by the 2010 Affordable Care Act.
For more information or to register, call JABA at (434) 817-5222.
For information on JABA and answers to aging related questions, contact JABA at (434) 817-5222 or visit the website www.jabacares.org.
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Read more about JABA and its programs, services and events on:
• The Web at www.jabacares.org
• Facebook at JABACharlottesville
• Twitter @JABAcares
• JABA’s blog, www.jabacares.wordpress.com
JABA (the Jefferson Area Board for Aging) serves the city of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. JABA cares about all aspects of senior and intergenerational welfare. The nonprofit organization works to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.
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05/18/11
Cooling on a Budget
June 07, 2011
Annual Public Meeting
June 07, 2011
HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY TO HONOR NURSING ASSISTANTS
June 03, 2011
Speaking of Local Food
May 27, 2011
Students Help Make Summer Accessible
May 11, 2011
Nelson Center Hosts Second Murder Mystery Dinner
May 09, 2011
JABA TO HONOR VOLUNTEERS DURING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
April 11, 2011
Sally Mank—2010 Volunteer of the Year
April 08, 2011
WILLS FOR SENIORS
April 04, 2011
JABA ISSUES STATEMENT SUPPORTING RSVP PROGRAM
March 30, 2011
DEBIT CARDS WILL BE A SNAP FOR SECOND YEAR AT CITY MARKET
March 28, 2011
NELSON COUNTY INTERGENERATIONAL BALL
February 23, 2011
Become a Voice for those in Long-Term Care
February 09, 2011
Spring Class Schedule for Those New to Medicare
February 08, 2011
Dare to Live to 100, Topic for Feb SANG Meeting
February 02, 2011
JEFFERSON SCHOOL EXHIBIT OPENS FRIDAY, FEB. 4
February 01, 2011
JABA Issues Statement on Efforts to Repeal the Affordable Care Act
January 14, 2011
HELP OTHERS LIVE WELL
January 07, 2011
LIDA HURST AWARDED CERTIFIED FUND RAISING EXECUTIVE (CFRE) DESIGNATION
November 16, 2010
2011 Medicare Prescription Drug Q&A
November 15, 2010
A DONATION TO BANK ON
November 01, 2010
MEDICARE PART D OPEN ENROLLMENT BRINGS QUESTIONS, HELP
November 01, 2010
Happy 100th, plus one day, Camille
October 29, 2010
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen A. Merrigan to visit JABA
October 12, 2010
Social Media Habits of Boomers
October 01, 2010
Wills for Seniors
September 28, 2010
FISH Helps Littlest Learners Dive Into School
September 22, 2010
Rock-A-Thon Fundraiser in Greene
September 20, 2010
Become a Voice for Those in Long-Term Care
September 15, 2010
Fall Class Schedule for Getting Started in Medicare
September 14, 2010
Enhancing Senior Driving Skills
September 10, 2010
Fall Class Schedule for Getting Started in Medicare
August 31, 2010
Scottsville Seniors to Visit Maple Hill Farm
August 25, 2010
JAUNT and JABA team to bring together local elders and fresh, affordable food
HELP WITH NAVIGATING THE MEDICARE MAZE
August 24, 2010
JABA’s VICAP needs volunteers to help seniors make the most of their health-care options
A WEDDING CAN BE MURDER
August 16, 2010
August SANG Meeting
August 10, 2010
GETTING STARTED IN MEDICARE-Evening Class
August 10, 2010
SENIORS HEAD TO THE FARM
August 09, 2010
Open House for Angel Advocates
August 04, 2010
THE BIG KITCHEN GUIDE TO GOING LOCAL
July 11, 2010
New DVD and book provide step-by-step how-to for adding local food to institutional fare.
Mountainside Wins Best Practice Award
July 09, 2010
INAUGURAL SANG MEETING
July 06, 2010
Doing Good for Just 5 Cents
June 29, 2010
HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY NAMES NURSING ASSISTANT OF THE YEAR IN FIVE CATEGORIES
June 28, 2010
Health Care Community to Honor Nursing Assistants
June 14, 2010
SCAM ALERT FOR PEOPLE WITH MEDICARE
June 04, 2010
DEBIT CARD DEBUT AT CITY MARKET
May 18, 2010
HAPPY 100TH MR MITCHELL!
May 17, 2010
Getting Started in Medicare
April 14, 2010
AGE WAVE UPDATES FOR YOUR INBOX
April 01, 2010
JABA launches 2020 e-newsletter to help communities prepare for the Age Wave
MOVE OVER MISS AMERICA
March 29, 2010
Local teen organizes beauty pageant for seniors at JABA’s Community Center in Louisa.
SAR Awards Gordon Walker Citizen of the Year
March 16, 2010
JABA ANNOUNCES POSSIBLE CUTS IN SERVICE
March 04, 2010
ONE SWIPE; MANY REWARDS
March 02, 2010
JABA and City Market bring debit card ease to Downtown Farmers’ Market. Shoppers, farmers and SNAP recipients benefit.
Open House for Angel Advocates
February 24, 2010
Giving Back Pays
February 08, 2010
JABA volunteers now earn a tuition discount at OLLI at UVa
PVCC JOINS JABA TO FISH FOR THE FUTURE
February 03, 2010
Dine & Donate at the X lounge
February 02, 2010
Third Annual Conference on Improving Senior Care
February 01, 2010
Soup for Seniors
December 31, 2009
JABA’s RSVP program hosts food drive for seniors in need in honor of Martin Luther King Day of Service.
“Voice Your Choice” for Long-Term Care Options
December 28, 2009
Home for the Holidays
November 30, 2009
JABA’s “SENIOR” PROM WILL BE A REAL BLAST FROM THE PAST
November 18, 2009
Press Contact: Elyse Thierry
(434) 817-5236
PHOTO OP
JABA’s “SENIOR” PROM WILL BE A REAL BLAST FROM THE PAST
More than 250 seniors to fill gym at historic Jefferson School for annual dance.
WHAT: JABA is hosting its annual Senior Prom, featuring dancing to music of the generations from the ‘40s through today.
WHO: From 250 to 300 members of JABA’s eight community centers dressed in their semi-formal best will gather to dance the day away. Music by DJ Judy Berger. Catering by Top Broccoli.
WHEN: Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM
WHERE: Carver Recreation Center in the historic Jefferson School City Center
324 4th Street NW, Charlottesville 22903.
WHY: The Senior Prom gives members of JABA’s Community Centers in Charlottesville, Esmont, Keswick, Scottsville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson the chance to get together, catch up over lunch, and show off their considerable dancing skills.
HOW: For information on the Senior Promo or JABA, as well as answers to other aging related questions, contact JABA at (434) 817-5222 or visit the Web site www.jabacares.org.
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JABA (the Jefferson Area Board for Aging) serves the city of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. JABA cares about all aspects of senior and intergenerational welfare. The nonprofit organization works to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.
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11/18/09
JABA AND YMCA SIGN MEMO OF UNDERSTANDING
November 04, 2009
JABA EXPANDS CAREGIVER SUPPORT
October 16, 2009
CDBG Awards Fall Prevention Grant to JABA
October 12, 2009
HELP WITH NAVITGATING THE MEDICARE MAZE
September 09, 2009
JABA’s VICAP needs volunteers to help seniors make the most of their health care options
WANTED – EXTRA EYES & EARS WITH CARING HEARTS
September 09, 2009
JABA recruits & trains Volunteer Ombudsmen for those in long-term care
Perriello Announces $56,750 USDA Grant to Help Seniors Access Locally Grown Food
September 02, 2009
Warm Hearts and Cold Noses
August 14, 2009
Therapy dogs – and their owners – will have their day as they receive honors from some of their oldest and youngest fans at JABA’s Adult Care Center.
Free Medicare Workshops
August 05, 2009
JABA offers free workshops for those coming of age for Medicare.
Cool-Aid Emergency Appeal
August 05, 2009
Funds for JABA’s cooling assistance program run short as donations shrink and need grows.
LOCAL MEDICARE D SUBSCRIBERS MAY NOT BE COVERED
July 21, 2009
WellPoint, the parent drug company for all Anthem Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans, recently informed some beneficiaries that their plan was terminated in 2009. These individuals are currently not covered, but they are eligible for a special enrollment period (SEP). JABA is providing help to those who need to chose a new plan during this period.
Family Fun Fair
July 20, 2009
Press Contact: Elyse Thierry
(434) 817-5236
ethierry@jabacares.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FAMILY FUN FAIR AT FASHION SQUARE TO FEATURE FIDDLES & FUNDRAISING
Drive thru with NBC29 will kick off daylong event to raise money for JABA’s programs.
Charlottesville, VA—- In what has become a local tradition, every summer JABA raises money to provide cooling equipment to the medically at risk. This year the need is greater than ever. While temperatures are up, the economy is down, many who could make it on their own in the past now need help to afford the basics of life beyond air conditioning. So this summer JABA is expanding its fundraising efforts to enable it to reach out and help community members in need of food, shelter and health care.
When & Where:
Friday, July 24, from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Fashion Square Mall on Route 29 North
What’s Happening:
From 6 AM to Noon: Norm Sprouse of WVIR TV, NBC 29 will host a live broadcast in the Fashion Square Mall parking lot. Folks are encouraged to drive by, drop off donations, and enjoy coffee and breakfast or lunch items made with locally grown ingredients by JABA’s Top Broccoli catering.
Throughout the day Fashion Square will be the venue for a series of family friendly events. “As with all of our events and promotions, we at the Charlottesville Fashion Square mall strive to be an intregral part of the community,“ explains Jan Luttrell, Mall Manager.
Morning entertainment under the big tent:
• 10AM: Vigour Family Band (traditional acoustic folk) with the young fiddlers from the community (www.vigourmusic.com)
• 11 AM: Fiddlin’ Lovell Coleman (he’s 85) and the Hintonaires (Gospel and Country)
1PM to 5PM: Event moves indoors (in the Mall):
• More musical performances
• Strolling musicians
• Entertainment for the kids
For more about the Family Fun Fair, contact Denise Barisonzi, (434) 817-5243, dbarisonzi@jabacares.org. For questions about JABA or aging related concerns and issues, call (434) 817-5222 or visit www.jabacares.org.
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JABA (the Jefferson Area Board for Aging) serves the city of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. JABA cares about all aspects of senior and intergenerational welfare. The nonprofit organization works to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.
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7/15/09
JABA Receives Grant to Continue DTV Assistance
June 16, 2009
Press Contact:
Elyse Thierry
(434) 817-5236
ethierry@jabacares.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JABA RECEIVES GRANT TO CONTINUE DTV ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Area seniors have until July 17 for free help with DTV transition
Charlottesville, VA (June 3, 2009)—- Area residents aged 60 and over will continue to receive free assistance with the digital TV (DTV) transition through July 17, 2009 thanks to a recent grant awarded to JABA. The $14,913 grant is an extension of earlier funding, which allowed the agency to aid more than 131 seniors in Central Virginia to obtain, install and troubleshoot DTV converter boxes.
Second Annual Chillin’ and Grillin’ for Cool-Aid Program
May 19, 2009
2nd ANNUAL CHILLIN’ & GRILLIN’ FOR COOL-AID SET FOR JUNE 4th
Benefit features hot dance tunes, plus a cool new theme song from Kid Pan Alley
Charlottesville, VA—- Thursday, June 4 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, the gardens at JABA’s center on 674 Hillsdale Drive in Charlottesville will come alive for the 2nd Annual Chillin’ and Grillin’ for Cool-Aid benefit. This year’s festivities include the debut of “Keep it Cool With a Warm Heart,“ a Kid Pan Alley original written for Cool-Aid. www.kidpanalley.org
JABA Hosts First Age Wave Forum
May 07, 2009
Press Contact: Elyse Thierry
(434) 817-5236
ethierry@jabacares.org
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
First Annual Forum on Age Wave Planning Set for Charlottesville
Experts will address government officials, civic leaders in May 20 session for sharing insights, data and best practices
Charlottesville, VA—- The greatest social issue facing Virginia communities over the next 20 years will be preparing for a rapidly aging population. Government officials and civic leaders will have an opportunity Wednesday, May 20 to learn more about the scope of the challenge and hear what others are doing about it at the Virginia Forum on Age Wave Planning.
