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Department of Family Services – Older Adults

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Department of Family Services Alert:

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

Department Resources

  • Older Adults Homepage
  • Adult Protective Services
  • Family Caregiver Support Programs
  • Commission on Aging
  • Disability Rights and Resources
  • Golden Gazette
  • Insurance Counseling - VICAP
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
  • Fairfax Area Agency on Aging Celebrates 50 Years
  • Silver Shield Anti-Scam Program
  • SHAPE the Future of Aging
  • Aging Well! Resource Guide
  • Speakers' Bureau
  • Videos
    • Videos – Fairfax County Channel 16 Mature Living
    • Videos – Older Adults Services YouTube Playlist
  • Volunteer Solutions

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Family Caregiver Support Programs

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couple hugging Are you a family caregiver for an older adult? A family caregiver can be a spouse, a partner, an adult child, any relative, friend, or neighbor who provides care and assistance to a loved one due to aging, chronic illness, or a disability, and they are usually not paid for what they do. There are a variety of support and respite programs available. Need more information? Please call us at 703-324-7948, TTY 711.

Education

Explore free, virtual caregiver webinars that can be accessed from a computer or telephone. The webinars provide helpful information and resources.

Find webinars

Dementia Resources

There are many free resources for family caregivers who are caring for a loved one living with dementia.

Explore Dementia Resources

ElderLink

ElderLink is a nonprofit partnership between Inova and the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, which aims to promote the well-being, safety and independence of older adults and caregivers. ElderLink connects older adults and their caregivers to services that may help them meet their individual goals and needs.

ElderLink Resources and Programs

Support Services and Respite

Information, resources, and programs to help caregivers as they support loved ones.

Learn more

Videos

Access caregiver videos to learn about different topics for caregivers of older adults and/or an adult with a disability. Subscribe to the Caregiver Videos Playlist on YouTube.

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Subscribe to the monthly Caregiver Newsletter for information about webinars, workshops, support calls, events, and other helpful resources for family caregivers. To sign up or to access your subscriber preferences, please enter your contact information below.

Fairfax Caregiver Alert Notifications

Fairfax County Alerts graphic"If we can’t reach you, we can’t alert you." Now, family caregivers can receive weekly emails, text messages, and voice communication methods to learn about the latest news on caregiving supportive services. These programs include workshops, caregiver webinars, case management, in-home respite, and much more. Subscribe to the program, create an account (or if you already have one, sign into your account), and select Area Agency on Aging/Caregiving.

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