Welcome to the Adult and Aging Partner Toolkit! This toolkit equips you with resources to help raise awareness about the services and support available to older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in the Fairfax area.
By sharing this toolkit with your network, you help connect individuals to programs and resources that promote independence, well-being, and a supportive community. Together, we can help our community access the resources they need to thrive.
What's Included in the Toolkit:
- Promotional Flyers: Flyers available in the toolkit will be updated throughout the year. Topics include:
- Adult Protective Services (APS): Fairfax County’s APS helps protect adults 60+ and adults 18+ with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Learn more about the APS hotline and how to make a report.
- Silver Shield Anti-Scam Campaign: Empower older adults with actionable tips to avoid scams and protect their financial well-being. Learn about the Silver Shield Anti-Scam Campaign and how to avoid scams.
- Family Caregiver Resources: Family caregivers can access free webinars and resources to help them care for others so they can care for themselves.
- Disability Rights and Resources: Staff provide technical assistance on disability-related questions, share information about the resources for people with disabilities, and strive to make the community a more accessible place to live, work and enjoy.
- Older Adult Services: Explore various resources for older adults, including in-home care, Medicare counseling, health and wellness programs, caregiving resources and more.
- Social Media Posts: ready-to-use posts designed to share key messages and direct your audience to the Older Adults Website.
