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:
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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.
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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.
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Share your concerns and ideas with us by
e-mail.
Current activities
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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We testify before the Board of Supervisors on policy and
budgetary issues affecting older adults.
Our
goals
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Older adults will be self-sufficient and will
avoid premature dependence.
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Older adults will have meaningful activities including
volunteer opportunities that allow them to engage with their
community.
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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.
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Older adults will be aware of community services.
Minutes
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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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