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Fairfax County's Independent Living Project

Upcoming Sessions Wednesdays, June 26-July 31, 2013 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. City of Fairfax Regional Library 10360 North Street Fairfax, VA 22030-2514 Register online or call 703-324-7210, TTY 711. Mondays, July 1-August 5, 2013 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Burke Centre Library 5935 Freds Oak Road Burke, VA 22015 Register online or call 703-324-7210, TTY 711. Wednesdays, September 18-October 23, 2013 1:00-3:00 p.m. Sherwood Regional Library 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane Alexandria, VA 22306 Register online or call 703-324-7210, TTY 711. The Independent Living Project is held at various venues throughout the county including libraries, senior centers and churches. Contact us at 703-324-7210, TTY 711 or email Jennifer Edge, if you are interested in attending a session or hosting a program in your area.

The Project The Independent Living Project helps older people continue to live independently in their homes for as long as they like. The program consists of weekly two-hour sessions and lasts six to eight weeks. Each session has a workshop and a gentle exercise program that focuses on fall prevention. Participants may also sign up for a home safety inspection. Workshops cover: Fire and Fall Prevention Finding Services for Older Adults -Where to Begin Recognizing the Signs of Dementia Your Medications Should Make You Feel Better – Not Worse Getting the Most out of Your Next Doctor Visit Aging Eyes/Aging Ears 50+ Nutrition Food Safety Getting Around in Fairfax Are You Ready? Fairfax Prepares for the Unexpected

Connections Contact 703-324-7210; TTY 703-449-1186 or email Jennifer Edge. Watch this quick YouTube video on the Independent Living Project. Find 4 ways to reduce falls now. Find Fairfax County Services for Older Adults. Find a program that helps you manage chronic disease. Find more prevention events for older adults. Subscribe to Fairfax 50+ and Caregiver Online. Subscribe to the Golden Gazette!