703-324-7948
TTY 711
Trina Mayhan-Webb,
Director
Fairfax County, together with the City of Fairfax and City of Falls Church, has developed the SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan, a strategic plan to make the Fairfax area a better place to age, and for older adults to live safely, independently, and with dignity. Learn more.
Community Resources for Preventing Falls
COVID-19 Response Plan for Older Adults
Mature Living – Disability Rights and Resources
Newsletter – Access Fairfax (Disability Rights and Resources)
Newsletter – The Update (Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman)
Friday, June 2 – Crafts for the Family: Engaging Loved Ones with Memory Loss
This workshop is geared for the whole family who have a loved one living with memory loss. Join Cate McCarty, owner and executive director of Dr. Cate Dementia Coach, LLC, as she guides you through hands-on craft projects that all ages and abilities can enjoy together. The workshop will be from 12-1 p.m. on June 2. A supply list will be provided prior to the workshop and will be items you can find at home. Register at https://bit.ly/3g6Nay6.
Friday, June 9 – Creative Engagement: How to Use Your Right and Left Brain to Improve Your Sense of Well-Being
Learn how to use the right and left brain to improve your sense of well-being during this interactive intergenerational workshop for the family on June 9 from 12-1 p.m. Patricia Dubroff, creative aging specialist, will lead a left brain/right brain warm up and demonstrate a simple, hands-on project to create individualized note cards. Register at https://bit.ly/3g6Nay6.
Family Caregiver Support Programs - New Sessions Every Month
Virtual Center for Active Adults - New Events Every Week
The Virtual Social Visitor Program is provided by the Department of Family Services' Volunteer Solutions Program. Our vetted volunteers provide support through regular phone calls made to family caregivers, many of whom are or have been caregivers themselves. A few benefits from this program include:
Sign up today by sending an email or calling 703-324-5406, TTY 711. We’ll match you with a volunteer.
Home Sharing, A Consumer Guide *
In-Home Care; Home Care Registry
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Medicare – Insurance Counseling (VICAP)
Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Facilities
SeniorNavigator (Public/Private Services)
Substance Use Disorder Services
* Fairfax County is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of disability in all county programs, services and activities. For reasonable accommodations or to receive this information in an alternate format, call 703-246-2411, TTY 711.