Health Department

Music and Memory is a therapeutic music-focused program that brings joy to participants of Adult Day Health Care.

An Air Force veteran who served in Vietnam shares his favorite musical memories.

Medication management for older adults does not need to be complicated. Here are some simple techniques for documenting and organizing your loved one's prescriptions.

Opioid abuse knows no age limit. The Health Department's director of epidemiology Dr. Ben Schwartz outlines the risks for abuse among older adults, and what you can do to stay off the pathway to addiction.

It's affordable. You can age in place, get more sleep and share more laughter. These are some of the many ways Adult Day Health Care makes a positive community impact.

The week of September 17 is Falls Prevention Week. Find out what special programs are occurring across Fairfax County.

Fairfax's Community Services Board offers programs and resources to improve the mental health of older adults.

Caregivers, be prepared if disaster strikes. Here is what you need to know from the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management.

Fall prevention requires more than good shoes and flat surfaces. Modern fall prevention programs incorporate standing exercises and strength training, and they promote flexibility.

There are currently three active West Nile Virus cases in Fairfax County. The Health Department's insect biologists share what you need to know to prevent mosquito bites.