Project Partners
Thank you to the team who made this project come to life.
The Span Center
The Span Center is a vibrant community hub serving older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities. As the Capital Area Agency on Aging, they are a non-profit offering a wide range of services to help older adults, caregivers and individuals with disabilities live more independently and comfortably. The Span Center provides access to vital resources and most services are available at no cost to those who qualify.
Circle Center
Circle Center is a nonprofit, community-based adult day center dedicated to the well-being of older adults and their caregivers. They provide a compassionate, enriching, and safe place for older adults, including those with dementia and Alzheimer’s, to stay active, learn new things, and enjoy life. Circle Center provides an affordable long term care option, helping folks live at home longer while providing peace of mind, respite, and support to their caregivers.
Chesterfield County Office of Aging and Disability Resources
The Office of Aging and Disability Resources is Chesterfield County’s leading resource for older adults and individuals with physical and sensory disabilities. The office serves residents of ages 50 and older, family members and caregivers.
City of Richmond’s Office of Aging and Disability Services
The City of Richmond’s Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) strives to promote independence and enhance the dignity of Richmond’s older adults, persons with disabilities and their families through a community-based system of opportunities, services, benefits, and protections; to ready younger generations to enjoy their later years; and to help society and government plan and prepare for the changing demographics.
Henrico County Advocate for the Aging’s Office
The Advocate for the Aging’s Office strives to fulfill needs of Henrico’s aging population by enhancing social engagement, wellness, and independence. The Advocate for the Aging serves Henrico residents 60 and older, their family members, and caregivers.
Interviewers
With thanks to VCU Gerontology student interviewers Morgan Carr and Glynis Boyd Hughes and VCU Gerontology alumni interviewers Debbie Ward and Alexa van Aartrijk!
Rounding out the Home is Everything team, Penelope Carrington served as portrait photographer, Catherine MacDonald served as interviewer and project coordinator, and Dr. Gigi Amateau served as interviewer and Principal Investigator.