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Fairfax County Family Caregiver Support Program

Register for Upcoming Seminars and Support Groups

Register Now: 2013 Spring Caregiver Seminar Series
- Behavior as Communication in Alzheimer's Disease, Fairfax, May 21
Register Now: Caregiver Telephone Support Groups in English
Register Now: Caregiver Telephone Support Group in Korean

Information

For information on public and private pay services for older adults, caregivers and people with disabilities, call 703-324-7948, TTY 711 between 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday; or use our online form and we will call you.

Request caregiver consultation for an in-depth consultation regarding a caregiver issue,
Go to Fairfax County Services for Older Adults for online information on county services.

Education and Training

We provide free seminars and trainings on issues such as providing care, handling finances, handling stress, legal issues, Medicare, etc. See the links above for upcoming trainings or call 703-324-7948, TTY 711 for more informaton.

Caregiver Support Groups

We provide support for the physical and emotional challenges involved with caregiving. Support groups - whether by phone or in person - can help.

Caregiver Telephone Support Group in English - from the comfort of your own home, join a free support group facilitated by a county social worker each month on second Tuesdays. Register online or call 703-324-5484, TTY 711.
Caregiver Telephone Support Group in Korean – Korean speakers can also join a free caregiver telephone support group. Call 703-324-7948, TTY 711.
Find caregiver support groups sponsored by nonprofit organizations throughout the county. Go to SeniorNavigator and search for "caregiver support groups."

Caregiver Respite

Caregiver respite refers to temporary care provided so that the caregiver can take a break. It can be for a few hours each week or for an overnight.