Department of Family Services – Older Adults

CONTACT INFORMATION: Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
703-324-7948 TTY 711
12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 708
Fairfax, VA 22035
Trina Mayhan-Webb
Director

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Older Adults Services

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Call 703–324–7948, TTY 711
Aging, Disability & Caregiver Resources Line 
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

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Digital Inclusion Week Oct. 2-6 

Volunteer Solutions is highlighting our IT On-Call Program during Digital Inclusion Week! This service provides free technology assistance to Fairfax area residents aged 60 or older. We celebrate our IT On-Call volunteers who keep individuals connected by helping them navigate Zoom, Skype, and WhatsApp applications, shop online, use social media platforms, play music or games, use video call capabilities, stream entertainment, access Fairfax County Library’s digital programs, and much more! 

Need help with an IT need? Contact VolunteerSolutions@FairfaxCounty.gov or call (703) 324-5406 TTY 771.

Have IT skills you’d like to offer others as a volunteer? Learn more here. 

Register to attend the Digital Equity Summit on Oct. 5. 
 

SHAPE the Future of Aging

SHAPE the Future of AgingFairfax 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. 

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Program Models for Loved Ones Living with Dementia - Friday, Sept. 29, 2-3 p.m.
This panel conversation will explore program models that are available for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one with dementia and are struggling to find respite and support. This panel will explore the benefits of day programs that can provide a safe and consistent space to meet the physical, social, and nutritional needs of a loved one while providing peace of mind to the caregiver. In addition, it will address a new home approach to manage challenging behaviors in loved ones with dementia. Register to receive an email with access instructions.  

Medicare 101 Presentations
Open enrollment for Medicare begins Oct. 15. Attend a Medicare 101 presentation for an overview of the many components of Medicare: Part A (inpatient hospitalization/skilled nursing), Part B (outpatient hospital/doctors/labs/radiology), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans), and Part D (prescription drugs), as well as how to cover the gaps in Medicare benefits through Medicare Supplement Plans. Presentations are available in-person and virtually. 2023 Medicare 101 Presentation Schedule. 

Family Caregiver Support Programs - New Sessions Every Month

Virtual Center for Active Adults - New Events Every Week

Family Caregivers are Invited to Sign Up for the Virtual Social Visitor Program

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:

  • Alleviation of loneliness/isolation.
  • Opportunity to chat with a volunteer about lighthearted topics as well as share journeys/stories.
  • Development of a supportive relationship with a volunteer.
  • Provision of an informal listening ear/sounding board.

Sign up today by sending an email or calling 703-324-5406, TTY 711. We’ll match you with a volunteer.

Services (A–F)

Adult Day Health Care

Adult Protective Services

Care Management/Social Work  

Caregiver Support Programs and Respite

Disability Rights and Resources

ElderLink

Employment Services

Fairfax Alerts

Food Assistance (SNAP);  Meals on Wheels

 

Services (H–Z)

Home Repair;  Housing

Home Sharing, A Consumer Guide *PDF

In-Home Care; Home Care Registry

Library 50+ Resources

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

Medicaid

Medicare – Insurance Counseling (VICAP)

Memory – Insight Memory Care

Mental Health Services

Nursing Homes/Assisted Living Facilities

SeniorNavigator (Public/Private Services)

Speakers Bureau

Speech and Hearing Services

Substance Use Disorder Services

Tax Relief

Transportation

Volunteer Solutions

Voting and Election 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.

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