Fairfax County is home to more than 275,000 residents age 50 and over. This page provides links to employment and volunteer opportunities, health services, housing programs, leisure activities, long-term care and transportation services provided by the county. You will also find links to county services and information for caregivers and people with disabilities.

News and Information

Access to Health, Disability and Aging Resources  

Fairfax County & SeniorNavigator - a partnership offering resources and information on local public and private services in Virginia

50+ Action Plan

This study shows key trends, highlights current and planned initiatives, and sets the agenda for a growing populations of residents age 50 and older.

Adult Protective Services

Find information on mandated services for elderly persons and adults over 18 to prevent risk in the community and in public and private facilities.

Adult Services

Learn about services for senior adults, their family caregivers and adults 18 and over with disabilities.

Area Agency on Aging

Find information about aging services offered by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging and other government and nonprofit providers.

Care Management

ElderLink - provides affordable care management services

Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

Senior Community Service Employment Program - paid employment training programs for 55+

Skill Source Centers - employment centers in Northern Virginia offering free services and resources to job seekers

Volunteer Opportunities with:

• Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
• Department of Family Services
• Fairfax County Public Library
• Park Authority

Health

Adult Day Health Care - fun activities and therapeutic care for frail elderly or adults who need supervision during the day

Community Health Care Centers - free health care for low-income uninsured residents

Medicaid - information about medical coverage for seniors and people with disabilities

Nutritional Supplement Program - for low-income, home-bound seniors unable to meet their nutritional needs through regular food

Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program - free help with understanding Medicare rules, Medigap policies, Medicare HMO plans and long-term care insurance.

Housing

Continuing Care Retirement Communities - information and regulations regarding these community complexes

Home Repair - for income-eligible elderly homeowners

Housing Programs - affordable housing for seniors

Nursing Homes and Other Senior Living Options - information and assistance in locating senior living facilities

In-Home Care

Home Care Guide (PDF) - information for persons who need assistance caring for themselves or a loved one at home

Leisure Activities

Gardening - gardening information and educational programs

Golf Courses

Golden Gazette - monthly newsletter for senior adults

Home-Based Visiting Program - for isolated and homebound residents

Recreation and Fitness Centers

Senior Centers - skill development and leisure activities for seniors

Senior+ Program - recreational activities for seniors with mild disabilities and impairments

Long-Term Care

Choosing an Assisted Living Facility - how to evaluate and compare long-term care facilities

Choosing a Nursing Facility - how to evaluate and compare long-term care facilities

Complaints Against Long-Term Care Providers - verification and disposition of complaints filed against long-term care providers

Continuing Care Retirement Communities - information and regulations regarding these community complexes

Long Term Care Coordinating Council - provides community leadership to promote and ensure an accessible, affordable, integrated, and dynamic state-of-the-art collaborative system, enabling seniors and adults with disabilities to live independently in the community of their choice, and to support the needs of families, caregivers, and service providers

Nursing Homes and Other Senior Living Options - information and assistance in locating senior living facilities

Ombudsman Program for Long-Term Care - assists in locating long-term care and advocates for persons receiving care

State Ombudsman Program for Long-Term Care - program serving counties throughout Virginia, overseeing quality care standards in long-term care facilities

People With Disabilities

Access Services - library services available for people with disabilities

Adult Day Health Care - fun activities and therapeutic care for frail elderly or adults who need supervision during the day

Disability Related Legal Resources

Disability Services Board - represents persons of all ages with physical and sensory disabilities in Fairfax County and the cities of Falls Church and Fairfax

Library Services and Resources for the Disabled

Metro Access - public transportation providing curb-to-curb service for those who cannot use the Metrobus or Metrorail system

Resources and Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Therapeutic Recreation - recreational programs for people with disabilities

Transportation

Disability Parking Placards and Plates

Fairfax Connector - discounted fares for seniors and the disabled

Fastran - scheduled, discounted bus or taxi services for income-eligible residents

Metro Access - public transportation providing curb-to-curb service for those who cannot use the Metrobus or Metrorail system

Seniors on the Go - discounted taxi services for income-eligible seniors