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
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
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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.
Gray to Green
April 23, 2009
JABA TAPPED AS MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES WITH PUBLICATION OF “GRAY TO GREEN”
Case study is second in series to feature JABA
Charlottesville, VA—- An in-house brainstorming exercise that lead to a three-year (and still growing) campaign to become more environmentally sustainable is the focus of a new publication featuring JABA, the area agency on aging for Central Virginia. The 20-page report entitled “Gray to Green” was published early in 2009 as a follow-up case study to the Viable Futures Toolkit (www.viablefutuestookit.org.) Viable Futures was created as a guide for communities seeking ways to address the aging of America’s population in a manner that benefits all the generations. Gray to Green marks the second time that JABA has been used as a case model for this program.
Legislative Forum 2009
April 20, 2009
2009 LEGISLATIVE FORUM SET FOR MAY 6
Bell, Toscano and other area legislatures to meet with local seniors for report on age-related issues of the day
Charlottesville, VA—- JABA is hosting a 2009 Legislative Forum on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Park View at South Pantops apartments, 210 South Pantops Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911.
JABA Tapped Modle For Sustainable Communities
April 16, 2009
JABA TAPPED AS MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES WITH PUBLICATION OF “GRAY TO GREEN”
Case study is second in series to feature JABA
Charlottesville, VA—- An in-house brainstorming exercise that lead to a three-year (and still growing) campaign to become more environmentally sustainable is the focus of a new publication featuring JABA, the area agency on aging for Central Virginia. The 20-page report entitled “Gray to Green” was published early in 2009 as a follow-up case study to the Viable Futures Toolkit (www.viablefutuestookit.org.)
JABA and UVA Institute on Aging Host Forum
April 01, 2009
Monday, April 6 UVa’s Institute on Aging and JABA will showcase groundbreaking research in local food systems, wireless home monitoring, aging and anxiety, and more. The forum runs from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at JPJ Arena and is free, but you must register to attend.
It’s a Wrap for DTV
March 26, 2009
Charlottesville, VA (March 25, 2009)—- JABA announced today that more than 131 seniors in Central Virginia have received help with installing or trouble shooting their Digital TV converter boxes since the start of Digital TV: Keeping Seniors Connected Campaign in January.
National Healthcare Decisions Day
March 26, 2009
While death and taxes have always been sure things, for most people making plans for healthcare should they become incapacitated remains an “I’ll get t it sometime” task at best. To help Central Virginians prepare, JABA is hosting National Healthcare Decisions Day.
Ombudsmen Training
February 25, 2009
For those confined to a nursing home a visit from a JABA Volunteer, Long-term Care Ombudsman can mean the difference between distress and hope.
JABA is now recruiting for this demanding and rewarding work. The next training program begins April 1.
Confusion Over DTV
February 12, 2009
CONFUSION OVER DTV DELAY MAY LEAVE MANY WITHOUT TV
Charlottesville, VA (February 11, 2009)—- The recent congressional move to put off the deadline for transitioning TV broadcast from analog to digital from February 17 to June 12 is leaving some local seniors in jeopardy of losing their TV connection altogether.
Nationally Recognized LT Care Expert to Train Staff
January 30, 2009
Charlottesville, VA—- With fresh tales of abuse by under or poorly trained nursing home staff circulating in the national media, approximately 45 local Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), their trainers, Adult Protective Services representatives and nursing home volunteers are preparing for two timely workshops Tuesday, December 9 at Our Lady of Peace in Charlottesville.
Tune In with JABA
January 13, 2009
Some viewers who depend on rabbit ears or rooftop antennae to watch television may soon wake to find their sets dark. This is especially true for low-income and homebound seniors - the very people who may need TV the most - for information during emergencies or disasters, or simply as a vital connection to the outside world. A grant received by JABA covers education and hands-on assistance for seniors during digital conversion.
JABA’s Volunteer Advocates for Those in Long-Term Care Meet with Delegate Bell
December 08, 2008
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (December 8, 2008 )—- Delegate Rob Bell met with Volunteer Ombudsmen from JABA Monday to discuss current challenges facing patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen act as advocates for patients who cannot act for themselves, providing an extra set of eyes for all involved.
JABA and Greer Elementary Make Music
December 08, 2008
Intergenerational workshop brings together seniors and kids to swap stories, write songs and perform.
