Click the link below to access a presentation on Medical Safety Devices prepared by Peggy Watts Gup.
Beth Norton Attorney at Law - 434-978-3100
Contact: Beth Norton
Phone: 434-978-3100
Website: https://www.nortonhealthlaw.com
Address: 1441 Sachem Place Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Genre: Legal
Description: Provides legal representation in the areas of Elder Law, Disability and Special needs law, Estate and long-term care planning, Probate and estate administration, Patient advocacy, Healthcare litigation, Healthcare insurance disputes and Healthcare contract disputes.
AskLandis - 434-249-5466
Contact: Stephen Landis
eMail: Stephen@asklandis.com
Phone: 434-249-5466
Website: asklandis.com
Genre: Decluttering/Downsizing
Description: Downsizing and home services. Turn-key for people who are downsizing, decluttering, moving and selling their homes. Call for a free consultation.
VCU Professional Attire Donations - 804-828-9466
Contact: Katie McCall
eMail: kmccall@vcu.edu
Phone: 804-828-9466
Website: https://ha.chp.vcu.edu/alumni/professional-attire-donations/
Address: 900 E. Leigh Street, 8th Floor, Richmond, VA 23298
Genre: Decluttering/Downsizing
Description: Will accept donations of any professional clothing, accessories, and shoes that you are ready to let go of for their professional attire shop. All donated items should be clean and in great used condition.
Wearable medical devices
Please refer to this HSW news article with helpful information about wearable medical devices.
Setting Up Medical ID on Smart Phones
Medical ID helps first responders access your critical medical information from the Lock Screen of your phone. They can see allergies, medical conditions, medications, as well contacts in case of an emergency. For assistance from the HSW tech team, email helpdesk@heretostaywtg.org.
UVA Hospital Volunteer Services for magazine reuse - 434-924-5251
The UVA hospital accepts magazines for reuse at the hospital. Call first to arrange a drop-off which is typically at the front door of the hospital. Contacts are Maureen Oswald and LaDelle Gay.
Virginia at Home Program - 434-982-2035
Contact: Ralph Watson, Population Health Specialist
Email: rjw2j@uvahealth.org
Phone number: 434-982-2035
Website: https://www.medicalcenter.virginia.edu/population-health/programs/virginia-at-home/
Genre: Home Healthcare
Description: A home-based primary care (HBPC) program for older adults living with complex medical concerns and needs who are confined to their home, assisted living, or memory care facility due to medical, functional, and/or cognitive difficulties.
Open Arms, Helping Hands - 434-293-4388
Email: OpenArmsHelpingHands@Gmail.com
Phone: 434-293-4388
Genre: Companion Care
Description: Provide in-home companion services (non-medical).
Nurse Spring - 434-972-7200
Email: charlottesville@nursespring.com
Phone number: 434-972-7200
Website: nursespring.com
Address: 1807 Emmet Street North, Charlottesville, Virginia 22901
Genre: Home Healthcare
Description: Provides private duty and home health care nurses.
JABA List of Assisted Living Communities -833-559-2428
JABA developed a list of assisted living and memory care facilities in the Charlottesville area in 2022. Click this link to access the list: JABA Assisted Living Communities
Individuals providing in-home care - 434-373-7829
HSW maintains a list of individuals who provide unlicensed nursing and companion care in the home. Please email helpdesk@heretostaywtg.org for more details.
Wintergreen Fire and Rescue Medical Equipment - 434-325-8538
Wintergreen Fire And Rescue has a Durable Medical Equipment Loaner program in place to provide our local residents, as well as guests, short- to medium-term use of various types of medical equipment.
Equipment such as crutches, wheelchairs and various other items are available for loan, free of charge.
Call 434-325-8538 for details.
JABA Medicare Insurance Counseling - 434-817-5248
JABA offers free, unbiased counseling for Medicare. It’s also a source of information regarding Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace, which offers Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance. With this support, you can make the best insurance choices.
https://www.jabacares.org/medicare-counseling
How to find out why your health insurer denied your claim
ProPublica’s Claim File Helper lets you customize a letter requesting the notes and documents your insurer used to decide to deny you coverage and outline the process for filing. Getting your claim file is the first step before submitting an appeal.
JABA Ombudsmen Services - 434-817-5257
Those receiving long-term care services, whether in a nursing home, assisted living, memory care, or via home-based care have rights that deserve to be respected. Virginia’s State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program provides advocates to voice resident and patient concerns, problem-solve, and advocate on their behalf. This area’s ombudsman can be contacted through JABA and facilitate solutions between care teams, families, and patients.
How to find out why your health insurer denied your claim
ProPublica’s Claim File Helper lets you customize a letter requesting the notes and documents your insurer used to decide to deny you coverage and outline the process for filing. Getting your claim file is the first step before submitting an appeal on a denied health insurance claim.
Reliable Rides - 434-962-7484
Contact: Scott Harris
Email: reliableridesva@gmail.com
Phone number: 434-962-7484
Website: reliableridesva.com
Genre: Transportation
Description: Provides transportation services.
Interim Healthcare of Verona - 540-885-4413
Phone number: 540-885-4413
Website: www.interimhealthcare.com
Address: 244 Rolla Mills Rd., Verona, VA, 24482
Genre: Home healthcare
Description: Offers home health care including dementia and Alzheimer’s care, palliative care, hospice care.
FirstLight Home Care - 434-277-2088
Phone Number: 434-277-2088
Website: firstlighthomecare.com
Address: 673 Berkmar Circle, Charlottesville, VA 22901
Genre: Home Healthcare
Description: Offers personal care, respite care, companion care, dementia care, hospice care.
Just a Little Help - 434-293-6933
Contact: Sarah Graham
eMail: Sarah@justalittlehelpva.com
Phone: 434-293-6933
Website: justalittlehelpva.com
Genre: Home care
Description: Offers personal care, companionship care, post-surgery care, Alzheimer's care.
Commonwise Home Care - 434-202-8565
Phone: 434-202-8565
Website: www.commonwisecare.com
Address: 2421 Ivy Road, Suite 250, Charlottesville, VA 22903
Genre: Home Care, Dementia care, Respite Care
Description: Offers premium in-home personal care. Services offered include personal care, companionship care, respite care, post-surgery care, dementia and Alzheimer's care.
