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TextTen Free Seminars for Family Caregivers from March through May 2009
March 16, 2009
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Department of Family Services/ Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 708
Fairfax, Virginia 22035-1104
Contact for News Media: Grace Lynch,
Communications Manager
Adult and Aging Division
Fairfax County Department of Family Services
703-324-5277, TTY 703-449-1186
Grace.Lynch@fairfaxcounty.gov
NR: 022009
Fairfax County’s spring Free Seminars for Family
Caregivers series offers 10 events to help family caregivers of
older adults and adults with disabilities throughout the county. Speakers
include experts in law, care management, finances and community
resources. The events occur from March through May.
It Takes a Village to Care for an Older Person
Learn about services in Fairfax County that can help caregivers and
older people.
Wednesday, March 25, 7-9 p.m.
Braddock Glen Adult Day Health Center
4027B Olley Lane
Fairfax, VA 22032
Alzheimer's: Life After Diagnosis
Caregivers will learn how to anticipate the needs of their loved ones
and plan for future care. Includes information on community resources and
supportive programs. Two times and locations are:
Tuesday, March 31, 1:30-3 p.m.
Pohick Regional Library
6450 Sydenstricker Rd.
Burke, VA 22015
Thursday, April 2, 7-9 p.m.
Alzheimer's Family Day Center
2812 Old Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031
Does Mom Really Need to Move?
Learn how to determine which living arrangement will work best for an
older relative considering their needs, resources and services, financial
costs.
Thursday, April 2, 7-9 p.m.
Chantilly Regional Library
4000 Stringfellow Rd.
Chantilly, VA 20151
Making Life Easier: Gadgets, Gizmos and Home Modifications
Learn about home modifications and inexpensive tools that can help your
loved one maintain independence.
Tuesday, April 14, 7-9 p.m.
Kingstowne Center for Active Adults
6488 Landsdowne Center
Alexandria, VA 22315
Money Management Tips for Family Caregivers
Learn how to identify key personal and financial documents, organize
paperwork, assess your loved one's financial situation, and develop a
strategy to stretch financial assets to pay for care.
Thursday, April 23, 7-9 p.m.
Oakton Library
10304 Lynnhaven Place
Oakton, VA 22124
Long Distance Caregiving
Learn how to manage long-distance caregiving.
Tuesday, April 28, 1:30-3 p.m.
Fairfax Community Room- Tyson's Corner Mall
1961 Chain Bridge Road
Tyson's Corner, VA 22102
Legal Tools for Caregivers
Learn legal mechanisms that help respect your loved one’s wishes
including durable power of attorney, trusts, guardianship, and advanced
medical directives.
Wednesday May 6, 7- 9 p.m.
Braddock Glen Adult Day Health Care
4027B Olley Lane
Fairfax, VA 22032
Directions: 703-978-0502
Navigating the Medicaid Maze: Waivers, Eligibility and
Documentation
Learn Medicaid's eligibility criteria, screening process, documentation;
and how to access Medicaid to help pay for home-based care and nursing
homes.
Wednesday, May 13, 7-9 p.m.
Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library
7584 Leesburg Pike
Falls Church, VA 22043
Managing the Emotions of Caregiving
Learn strategies to manage caregiver anxiety, exhaustion, anger,
depression and guilt, as well as, tips for cultivating humor during your
caregiving journey
Thursday, May 21, 7-9 p.m.
Hollin Hall Senior Center
1500 Shenandoah Road
Alexandria, VA 22308
The series is sponsored by the Fairfax County Department of Family Services’ Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Community and Recreation Services, Health Department, Library, Fairfax Area Long Term Care Coordinating Council, AARP Virginia, Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s Family Day Center, ElderLink, Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna, and Thomas West Financial Services. The program receives funding from the National Family Caregiver Support Program.
The spring Seminars for Family Caregivers series helps implement the Fairfax 50+ Action Plan directive to “support caregivers so that they can continue giving.”
Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. To request this information in an alternate format, call 703-324-5411, TTY 703-449-1186.
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