703-324-7948
TTY 711
Trina Mayhan-Webb,
Director
Fairfax County, together with the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church, is collecting input to learn more about the aging experience in our area to plan for a more aging-friendly community. Feedback collected during town hall meetings will be used to inform the SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan, a strategic plan for aging services. Learn more.
Community Resources for Preventing Falls
COVID-19 Response Plan for Older Adults
Mature Living – Planning for Retirement
Newsletter – Access Fairfax (Disability Rights and Resources)
Newsletter – The Update (Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman)
Virtual Chronic Pain Self-Management - Wednesdays, Jan. 25-March 1, 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
Free program for individuals living with chronic pain. Participants will gain understanding of chronic pain, move with gentle exercise, learn relaxation techniques, manage pain and fatigue, evaluate treatments, and more. Caregivers Welcome. Class offered via ZOOM. To register contact: Reston Community Center at 703-390-6157
Better Brain Health as You Age - Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10-11:30 a.m. (In-person at McLean Community Center)
Learn more about age-related changes in memory and learning, and practices to keep your brain sharp! Learn what to expect, what's "normal," and when it's time to seek a doctor's input. Email Carrie Conley to RSVP by Feb. 1. Presented by Insight Memory Care Center.
JCA 50+ Virtual Employment Expo - Friday, Feb. 17, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All 50+ invited to attend workshops in the morning and network with employers in the afternoon. Learn about new hiring trends and information relevant to age 50+ jobseekers. Learn more and register. Video about the Expo and Career Gateway training.
ElderLink Virtual Support Call for Family Caregivers of Older Adults – Multiple Dates
Virtual Center for Active Adults – Multiple Dates
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.