§ 51.5-143. Powers and duties of Department relating to universal design and visitability features
The Department shall publicize guidelines on universal design and visitability features to make structures and dwellings accessible for older Virginians and people who develop mobility impairment. Such guidelines shall be disseminated to the public and posted on the Department’s website. 2012, cc. 803, 835.
§ 51.5-139. Repealed
Repealed by Acts 2020, c. 728, cl. 2.
§ 51.5-137. Administrative responsibilities of Department regarding aging services
The Department shall have the following responsibilities regarding aging services in the Commonwealth: 1. Develop appropriate fiscal and administrative controls over aging services in the Commonwealth; 2. Develop a state long-term care plan to guide the coordination and delivery of aging services. The plan shall ensure the development of a continuum of aging services for […]
§ 51.5-138. Coordination of local aging services and long-term care by localities
The governing body of each county or city, or a combination thereof, may designate a lead agency and member agencies to accomplish the coordination of local aging services and long-term care. If established, the agencies may establish a long-term care coordination committee composed of, but not limited to, representatives of each agency. The coordination committee […]
§ 51.5-135. Powers and duties of Department with respect to aging persons; area agencies on aging
A. The Department shall provide aging services to improve the quality of life for and meet the needs of older persons in the Commonwealth and shall act as a focal point among state agencies for research, policy analysis, long-range planning, and education on aging issues. The Department shall use available resources to provide services to […]
§ 51.5-136. Strategic long-range planning for aging services; four-year plan; report
A. The Department shall develop and maintain a four-year plan for aging services in the Commonwealth. Such plan shall serve to inform the State Plan for Aging Services as required by the U.S. Administration on Aging. In developing the plan, the Department shall consult (i) various state and local services agencies, (ii) businesses, (iii) nonprofit […]
§ 51.5-134. Definitions
As used in this article, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Access services” means care coordination; care transitions; communication, referral, information, and assistance; options counseling; transportation; and assisted transportation. “Aging services” means access services, Care Coordination for Elderly Virginians, caregiver services, client services, disease prevention and health promotion services, in-home services, legal assistance, nutrition […]