What Support Does JABA Offer to Caregivers?

JABA provides caregiver support to anyone helping a friend or family member who needs extra help, and it serves both the caregiver and the person receiving care. The organization describes its caregiver resources as help "navigating complex situations for the best outcome possible," and its blog notes that caregiving often continues past retirement — so support isn't limited to a single life stage. JABA has operated for 50 years and works as an Area Agency on Aging in Charlottesville City and Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson Counties.

Who the caregiver support is for

JABA frames its caregiver services around a simple question: are you supporting a friend or family member who needs extra help? If so, the resources are meant for both people involved — the caregiver and the loved one receiving care.

This matters because the need doesn't disappear when a caregiver retires. In a JABA blog post titled "Caregiving Doesn't End at Retirement," the organization points out that parents caring for adult children with disabilities often find retirement brings more caregiving, not less. Many continue or increase the care they provide. So JABA's support is designed to be relevant whether you're new to caregiving or have been doing it for decades.

What kind of help JABA describes

Based on JABA's own description, caregiver support centers on:

• Navigation help — assistance working through complex care situations to reach the best possible outcome
• Support for the caregiver — resources aimed at you, not just the person you care for
• Support for the care recipient — resources for your loved one as well
• Connections and community — JABA also lists intergenerational connections and volunteer opportunities among its broader services

JABA also groups its offerings by audience. For adults 60+, services include meeting peers in your area, insurance counseling, nutrition, medical care access, and advocacy. Caregivers are treated as a separate audience with their own support pathway.

How to figure out what fits your situation

JABA's site organizes services into a few entry points:

Because JABA operates as an Area Agency on Aging, eligibility and available services can depend on where you live. Its service area covers Charlottesville City and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. If you're outside that region, JABA may not be your local provider — your Area Agency on Aging would be the place to check.

A concrete way to start

If you're not sure which category you fall into, the practical first step is to identify whether you're seeking help for yourself (as an adult 60+), for someone you care for, or both. JABA's site separates these paths, so starting with the caregiver pathway is the most direct route if your main question is about supporting a friend or family member.

One example: a retiree caring for an adult child with a disability might assume caregiving support is only for spouses or elderly parents. JABA's blog specifically addresses that scenario, which suggests the caregiver pathway is intended to cover long-term and non-traditional caregiving situations too.

What to keep in mind

• JABA's caregiver support is described in broad terms on its site — navigation help and resources for both parties — rather than as a fixed menu of programs.
• The organization does not publish pricing details in the material available, so cost isn't something you can assume either way from the site description alone.
• Service availability is tied to JABA's role as an Area Agency on Aging, which means location matters.
• JABA also runs community events, such as a BINGO fundraiser at FIREFLY Restaurant on October 29, 6–8 PM, with funds going to services for older adults in Central Virginia — a reminder that the organization's work spans direct services and community fundraising.

If you want to confirm what's available for your specific situation, the most reliable step is to contact JABA directly and describe who you're caring for and what kind of help you need.