Fairfax Area Commission on Aging


 

 We work for you!

We are 12 volunteers appointed by elected officials of Fairfax County, Falls Church and the City of Fairfax. 

We advocate for the needs of older adults and tap their potential to enrich the community.

The federal Older Americans Act mandates that local area agencies on aging have community advisory committees. The Fairfax Area Commission on Aging is the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging’s community advisory committee. It advises the agency on developing and coordinating community services, policies, programs and actions affecting older adults in the Fairfax area.
 

 Get involved!

As your representatives, we need to hear from you. We hope you’ll consider the following:

  • Join us at a monthly meeting to share your ideas and concerns.  Each meeting begins with a public comment period.  Meetings are at 1:00 p.m. on the third Wednesday every month, except August.   Find meeting locations.
       
  • Invite us to speak to your group or faith community. We can discuss our accomplishments, the challenges lying ahead, and the importance of advocacy in preserving quality community services.  E-mail us.

  • Share your concerns and ideas with us by e-mail.



 Current activities 

  • The Fairfax Area Commission on Aging requested that the Board of Supervisors proclaim May 2011 as Older Americans Month and to endorse this year's nationwide theme "Older Americans: Connecting the Community." The proclamation acknowledged the work of volunteers who serve the county's older adults, and particularly those who support the programs of the Department of Family Services, Department of Neighborhood and Community Services and the Health Department. Read Proclamation.

  • Tena Bluhm, chairman of the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging, received the proclamation from the board on April 26, 2011 along with a large group of enthusiastic volunteers. See proclamation photos.

  • Following the proclamation, the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging participated in a breakfast reception for volunteers. See photos of our wonderful volunteers, some who have volunteered for over 30 years! Go to Older Americans Month 2011 Proclamation and Volunteer Reception

  • Together with the Board of Supervisors, we oversee implementation of the Fairfax 50+ Plan. Adopted in 2007, the plan guides the county in creating a “more aging friendly community.”

  • We represent the Fairfax area on the Northern Virginia Aging Network, an advocacy group that each year develops a state legislative platform on aging issues and advocates for its adoption by the state legislature. 

  • We testify before the Board of Supervisors on policy and budgetary issues affecting older adults. 

 

 

 Commission members


AT LARGE
Tena Bluhm, Chair
703-978-9468


LEE DISTRICT
Faviola Donato-Galindo
703-424-1002


BRADDOCK DISTRICT
Dr. Kenneth B. Malmberg
703-425-1478


MASON DISTRICT
Nazir Bhagat
703-642-5030


DRANESVILLE DISTRICT
Kay Larmer
703-356-0227

MOUNT VERNON DISTRICT
Julie Bloom Ellis
703-765-7567

CITY OF FAIRFAX
Mary Jo Rasmussen
703-385-2991


PROVIDENCE DISTRICT
Joseph A. Heastie
703-938-0542


CITY OF FALLS CHURCH
(Vacant)



SPRINGFIELD DISTRICT
Tom Bash
703-913-7559


HUNTER MILL DISTRICT
Suzanne Rudiselle
703-437-7066


SULLY DISTRICT
Maureen Renault, Vice Chair
703-623-6311


 


 Our goals 

  • Older adults will be self-sufficient and will avoid premature dependence.
  • Older adults will have meaningful activities including volunteer opportunities that allow them to engage with their community.
  • Older adults will have effective support systems - especially those who are vulnerable, socially or culturally isolated, who have a disability or who need protection from abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
  • Older adults will be aware of community services.

 


 Minutes


2011
2010

 


Fairfax Area Commission on Aging Members
Left to Right Back Row:
Dr. Kenneth Malmberg; Maureen Renault (Vice Chair); Suzanne Rudiselle; Eileen Duggan;
Mary Jo Rasmussen

Front Row: Sally Hottle; Tena Bluhm (Chair)

Not pictured here: Tom Bash; Nazir Bhagat;
Julie Bloom Ellis; Faviola Donato-Galindo;
Joseph Heastie







 



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