Department of Family Services Alert:
Christopher Johnston: Creating Connections Through Music
Christopher Johnston believes that music, more than any other art form, has the power to affect people in positive and profound ways. As the long-time music director and conductor of the NOVA Symphony Orchestra, his goal with every performance is to create a beautiful, shared experience for both the musicians and their audience. As the orchestra celebrates their 30th anniversary, Johnston reflects on his musical career and looks forward to what comes next. Read more.
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was created to raise awareness of the factors that contribute to the abuse of older adults worldwide and acknowledge elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. The abuse of older adults has far-reaching impacts both on individuals and the larger community, so it is important that we learn to recognize the signs of abuse and report it, while also taking steps to help prevent abuse. Read more.
Caregiving and Its Impact on Men’s Health
June is Men’s Health Month, an annual recognition created to increase awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. While it is important to guard against disease, circumstances in your life can also significantly impact your health and well-being, so it is important to be aware of resources available to help. Read more.
Using Virtual Reality to Explore Social Isolation in Older Adults
It can be hard to understand the difficulties and frustrations of older adults, even for those who work with older people, or are a caregiver, family member, or friend of an older adult. However, a new initiative is working to change that by allowing participants to “see through the eyes” of older adults to better understand what it is like for them while they encounter various challenges in daily life. Exploring the Dimensions of Aging through Virtual Reality is a training series offered and facilitated by ElderLink, a partnership program between the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging and Inova. Read more.
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