February

• Linneall Naylor: Discovering Her Ancestors and Sharing Their Stories

• Why “Just in Case” Antibiotics Can Do More Harm Than Good

• Historical Markers in Fairfax County Highlighting African American History

• Family Caregiver Support: Caring for the Caregiver – Managing Stress

• Connect with Us!

• Free Classes Hosted by ElderLink

• February: Prepare for the Month of Love

• Service That Strengthens the Heart

• Activity Programs in Long-Term Care Facilities

• Mature Living – Exploring Resources for Better Health

• Struggle with Reading? We Can Help!

• Time Management When You Finally Have Time

• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging

• What You Need to Know About Low Vision

• Is Your Financial Institution BankSafe?

• February Community Calendar

January

• Marcy Stennes is Always Willing to Help

• Volunteer Advocates Needed!

• 2025 Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Award Recipients

• Start Fresh! Simple Swaps to Boost Nutrition in the New Year

• Free Classes Hosted by ElderLink

• New Attention to Human Trafficking, an Age-Old Crime

• Give the Gift of Life: Donate Blood

• Mature Living – Drive Smart, Stay Safe: Tips for Older Adult Drivers

• Warm Up to Emergency Preparedness This Winter

• January: News Years Resolution – Beyond Calling 9-1-1

• Family Caregiver Support: Reflect and Reset

• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging

• Volunteering: A Fun Path to Well-Being

• Make a difference in your community! Become a Board of Equalization (BOE) Member

• The Jewish Council for the Aging Helps Older Adults Prepare for Their Next Jobs

• Thank You to Giant Food and to Our Community!

• Pause. Question. Protect. Fairfax County’s New Approach to Stopping Scams

• Accidents Happen. Don’t be Embarrassed.

• What Happens (to Your Body) After You Die?

• January Community Calendar

• Steve Lebo: Unexpected Events Led to an Interesting Life
• Mature Living – Drive Smart, Stay Safe: Tips for Older Adult Drivers
• Experiences Make the Best Holiday Gifts
• Make 2026 Your Year of Learning
• Removing Invasive Plants Benefits Native Plants and Animals and Pandas Too!
• Family Caregiver Support: Seasonal Support for Caregivers
• Protect Yourself from Deed Fraud
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Free Classes Hosted by ElderLink
• Join the Effort to Nourish Our Community
• Volunteers Needed for Area Shepherd's Centers
• Sustainable Holidays: Low Waste, Low Cost, Low Stress Strategies
• Quality Long-Term Care in the Community
• December Community Calendar
   

• A Caring Home, An Empowered Life: Rubina and Catherine’s Journey with CARES
• Mature Living – Drive Smart, Stay Safe: Tips for Older Adult Drivers
• The Root of Nutrition – Highlighting Winter Vegetables
• Family Caregiver Support: National Family Caregivers Month
• Free Classes Hosted by ElderLink
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Share Joy with Others This Holiday Season
• Family Councils in Long-Term Care Facilities: What You Need to Know
• Avoid Holiday Scams This Season
• Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents About Increase in Scam Calls
• Respiratory Illness Season: What to Know about Flu, COVID-19 and RSV
• Safeguard Your Lung Health
• Harvest the Good: Volunteer in Your Community
• Medicare 101 Workshops for 2025
• November Community Calendar

• Elaine Miletta’s Lifelong Mission to Help Animals
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Have a (Quilt) Block Party to Support Healthy Relationships
• Family Caregiver Support: Medicare Open Enrollment
• Medicare 101 Workshops for 2025
• Fairfax Lions Club: Serving and Supporting the Community
• Golden Girls Win Gold at the National Senior Games
• Q&A with Marjorie Burris, DNP, MSN, RN, Neighborhood and Community Services’ Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Program Manager
• Free Classes Hosted by ElderLink
• Season of Service: Make a Difference This Fall
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebrates the Value and Talent of Workers with Disabilities
• Keep Active and Social While Learning Something New
• October is Residents’ Rights Month!
• Fairfax Energy Compass: Your Free Guide to Saving Money and Boosting Home Efficiency
• Mature Living – Fairfax County Public Library Resources
• October Community Calendar

• Fidelita Levy: A Life of Care and Compassion
• Fairfax Area Agency on Aging and ElderLink’s Virtual Reality Training Wins USAging Achievement Award
• Feeding Your Vision: Nutrients for Optimal Eye Health
• Join the SARCMED Study to Help Us Improve Sarcopenia Detection
• Share Your Thoughts!
• How You Can Reduce Your Risk of Falling
• Family Caregiver Support: Embracing Change and Fall Prevention Assessments
• Free Classes Hosted by Inova ElderLink
• How to Help Emergency Personnel Get the Information They Need
• Connecting the Community: Celebrate Communication Returns This September!
• Get Involved, Have Fun – Volunteer!
• Free 50+ Expo Returns to Springfield with Health Screenings, Vaccines and Resources
• Mature Living – Fairfax County Public Library Resources
• Help a Young Adult Get Off to a Good Start: Donate a Foster Care Housewarming Basket
• Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Emergency Preparedness in Long-Term Care Facilities
• September Community Calendar

• Alan Cole: The Joys of Being a Band Geek
• Mature Living – Fairfax County Public Library Resource
• Home Repair Programs Serving People in Need
• Lightning Safety
• Burke-Springfield Center for Active Adults Opening in Summer 2025
• Grievances in Long-Term Care
• Family Caregiver Support: Navigating In-Home Care Options
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Volunteers Needed for a Study to Help Advance Healthy Aging
• Making a Difference: Volunteering with GrandInvolve in Title I Classrooms
• Have Fun While Helping a Good Cause at the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia’s Fourth Annual Pickleball & Golf Festival
• NVSO Volunteers Needed
• Volunteers Needed for Area Shepherd's Centers
• Mosquito and Tick Season: Here's What You Need to Know to Fight the Bite
• Resources for People with Hoarding Disorder and Their Families
• Safe, Secure, and Responsible: Let’s Talk About Firearm Safety
• August Community Calendar

• Diana Artemis: Tragedy is Not the End, It’s the Beginning
• Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 35th Anniversary
• SHAPE Plan Year Two Update
• Family Caregiver Support: Family Caregiving and Recreation
• Long-Term Care Facility Discharges: What You Need to Know
• Now Open: Arbor Row Center for Ages 50+ in Tysons
• Metro Launches a New Bus Network
• Bumper to Bluff: How to Avoid Parking Lot Repair Scams
• ElderLink Classes
• Volunteer Teresa Barry Joined the Body Safety Program to Help Keep Children Safe
• Summer Days, Giving Ways
• Strengthening Bones One Bite at a Time – Nutrition for Osteoporosis Prevention
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• How to Help Someone You Love with a Hoarding Disorder
• Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
• Mature Living – Hoarding
• Need Help Staying Cool This Summer?
• July Community Calendar

• Dr. Russell Rayman’s Lifetime of Service Gave Him a Front Row Seat to History
• Mature Living – Hoarding
• Boost Your Health: The Virginia Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Kicks Off in June!
• Family Caregiver Support: Long-Distance Caregiving
• Protect Your SNAP Benefits from Scams
• Watch Out for the E-ZPass Scam
• Join the VFICOPE Study: Help Advance Healthy Aging!
• ElderLink Classes
• Try a New Hobby During Great Outdoors Month
• Health Department’s New "Detect and Protect" Program Provides Opportunities for Lead Testing of Common Household Items
• Connect, Contribute, and Grow by Volunteering
• How to Recognize and Report Animal Hoarding
• Advocating for LGBTQ+ Elders
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Stay Cool this Summer: Cooling Assistance Opens June 16
• June Community Calendar

• It’s Time to Flip the Script on Aging!
• Learn to Recognize the Signs and Risks of Adult Abuse
• Five Ways to Support Mental Health Awareness
• Caregivers and Mental Health
• ElderLink Classes
• Caregivers of Older Adults Can Find Support and Build Connections During ElderLink’s Monthly Virtual Support Calls
• Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Recognized as a Leader in the Field of Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Help Pets Stay with Their Families by Donating to Our Pet Supply Drive!
• Spring into Service - Volunteer!
• Volunteers Needed for Area Shepherd's Centers
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Public Comment Opportunity
• You Can Help Prevent Opioid Overdose Fatalities
• Fairfax County Kicks-Off a Clothing and Textile Recycling Pilot
• The Dangers of Hoarding Disorder
• Mature Living – Hoarding
• May Community Calendar

• Celebrate Volunteers During Volunteer Appreciation Month!
• Gracing Spaces Volunteers Turn Empty Houses into Homes
• Volunteer Solutions is Making a Meaningful Impact
• Volunteering in Action: Celebrating Volunteer George Bishop
• Advance Care Planning Ensures That Your Medical Care Decisions are Carried Out
• Family Caregiver Support: Organization as a Tool for Caregivers
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Long-Term Care Facility Inspection Reports: Know How to Find Them!
• Spring Produce Picks
• April Showers Bring May Flowers
• Understanding Hoarding Disorder
• Gardening is for Everyone
• Be Smart Before You Scan: Avoid QR Code Scams
• Don’t Miss Scam Jam 2025 on April 30!
• Affordable Homes Spotlight: Crest of Alexandria
• Mature Living – Resources for Older Adults
• April Community Calendar

• Social Workers Change Lives
• Hearing Loss in Older Adults: Screenings Are the First Step in Prevention
• Need Tax Preparation Help?
• Family Caregiver Support: Navigating Transportation
• ElderLink Classes
• Individualized Care Plans
• Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
• Tornado Preparedness
• Paws, Reflect, and Volunteer
• Join the Sustain Fairfax Challenge: Empowering a Greener Future
• Understanding Medicaid and Medicare
• Celebrate the Senior Nutrition Program
• Mature Living – Resources for Older Adults
• Celebrate National Consumer Protection Week 2025 with Fairfax County Consumer Affairs!
• All-In Pricing Rules for Cable and Satellite TV Are Now in Effect
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Save the date! Scam Jam 2025
• Get Creative During National Craft Month
• Tell Us About Your Hobbies or Clubs
• March Community Calendar

• Vivian Brown: When You See Somebody in Need, Help Them
• Celebrate Black History Month in Fairfax County
• Visit the Redesigned Website for Older Adults
• Family Caregiver Support: Tips for Managing Family Caregiving Expenses
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
• Mature Living – Resources for Older Adults
• Caring for You, Caring for Me
• Don’t Wait Until April 15! Get Your Taxes Done Now With VITA
• Three Nutrients to Reduce Inflammation
• National Canned Food Month – Stock your Emergency Kit!
• Activity Programs in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Heartfelt Acts of Service
• Volunteering with GrandInvolve in Fairfax County: Connecting Generations and Strengthening Communities
• Protect Your Heart and Your Wallet Against Romance Scams
• Set a Meaningful Intention: Prioritize Self-Care This Year
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• February Community Calendar

• Cap Oliver: A Lifetime of Faith and Service
• Meet Fairfax County’s New Poet Laureate Angelique Palmer
• Family Caregiver Support: Welcoming January 2025 - A Renewed Focus on Family Caregiving
• 2024 Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards
• It’s Never too Late to Quit Using Tobacco
• New Year's Resolution – Make an Emergency Plan
• Volunteer Advocates Needed!
• Is Volunteering Your New Year’s Resolution?
• Volunteers Needed for Area Shepherd's Centers
• Mature Living – Scam Prevention
• Tips for Hiring a Tax Return Preparer
• JCA Employment Programs: The Virtual 50+Employment Expos and The Career Gateway
• Downsize and Declutter: What to Do with Your Unwanted Stuff
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• January Community Calendar
   

• Jill Gerald’s Show and Tell of Lincolnia
• Holiday Online Shopping Safety
• Holiday Gift Ideas for Older Adults Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers
• Family Caregiver Support: Caregiving and the Holiday Season
• Climate Conversations: Inspire Action, Not Arguments
• Mature Living – Scam Prevention
• What You Should Do if You are the Victim of Identity Theft
• Exploring the Dimensions of Aging Through Virtual Reality: Outcomes and Plans for the Future
• Quality Long-Term Care in the Community
• Five Things You Need to Know About Winter Vaccinations: Q & A with Dr. Ben
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Year-End Reflection on Preparedness
• Stay Safe on the Roads This Holiday Season
• Spread Cheer – Volunteer!
• December Community Calendar

• Understanding the Complex Nature of Caregiving and its Impact
• Family Councils in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Birmingham Green Nursing Home Named One of America's Best Nursing Homes 2025
• Family Caregiver Support: Family Caregivers Month
• Keep the Heat On with Crisis Assistance
• Local Veterans Day Observances
• Giving Thanks for Volunteers
• Help Someone in Need This Holiday Season
• Mature Living – Scam Prevention
• November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
• Volunteers Needed for Area Shepherd's Centers
• Thanksgiving Cooking Safety
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• November Community Calendar

• Juli Verrier is Passionate About Helping Animals
• National Disability Employment Awareness Month
• October is Residents’ Rights Month!
• Celebrate the Vital Work of the Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
• The Beacon’s 50+ Expos Celebrate 25 Years
• Stay Warm This Winter: Fuel Assistance Opens October 8
• Venture into Volunteering Fair
• What Inspires You to Volunteer?
• Family Caregiver Support: Caregiving and Mental Health
• In-Person and Virtual Medicare 101 Workshops
• Using Virtual Reality to Explore Elder Safety & Well-Being in Older Adults
• Spotting Scams: Navigating Law Enforcement Impersonators
• Prevent Falls This Fall: Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk
• Cybersecurity Awareness Month
• Mature Living – Dementia
• Simple Ways to Document Your Family History
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• October Community Calendar

• Margie Weiss Helps People Reach Their Full Potential
• Stay Active From Anywhere with the Virtual Center for Active Adults
• Five Unexpected Things You Can Do with Your Library Card
• Resources to Help Scam Victims Recover
• Mature Living – Dementia
• It’s Your Turn to Talk Trash
• ElderLink Health & Wellness/ Caregiver Support Workshops Resources to Help Prevent Falls
• Theft and Loss in LTC Facilities
• All About SNAP for Hunger Action Month
• Celebrate Communication Returns to Springfield Town Center!
• Family Caregiver Support: Emergency Preparedness
• National Preparedness Month
• Senior Community Service Employment Program
• Volunteers Needed for Area Shepherd's Centers
• Support Your Community as a Volunteer
• Help Needed at the Polls!
• In-Person and Virtual Medicare 101 Workshops
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• September Community Calendar

• Betty Graves is Enjoying Her Life One Day at a Time
• The Golden Girls Celebrate Their 35th Anniversary
• Everyone Can Help Combat the Opioid Crisis
• Family Caregiver Support: Long-Distance Caregiving
• Emergency Preparedness in Long-Term Care Facilities: What You Need to Know
• Mature Living – Dementia
• Using Virtual Reality to Explore Elder Safety & Well-Being in Older Adults
• Healthy Summer Recipes – No Cooking Required
• Celebrate National Farmers Market Week with Fairfax County Park Authority Farmers Markets
• Resources to Help with Grief and Loss
• Know the Rules of the Road to Help Keep Children Safe This School Year
• Volunteer and Create Cool Summer Memories
• Earthquake Safety
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• August Community Calendar 

• Connect, Compete and Have Fun at the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics!
• Meet the Winners of the 2024 Fairfax Area Student Shark Tank Technology Challenge
• ScamCops: Working to Educate Older Adults About Scams
• Look for Scam Information in Your Personal Property Tax Bill
• Never Stop Learning Campaign Educates Older Adults About Protecting Their Money
• Invitation to Community Forums for Adults with Disabilities Aged 50 and Over, and Caregivers
• Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Anniversary
• ElderLink Health & Wellness/Caregiver Support Workshops
• Check Your Schedule and Consider Volunteering
• Family Caregiver Support: Technology and Caregiving
• Volunteer Advocates Needed!
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Kidney Health in Hot Weather
• Heat Safety
• Volunteers Needed for Area Shepherd's Centers
• Mature Living – Staying Active and Healthy
• July Community Calendar

• SHAPE The Future of Aging: Year One
• Building Strong Initiatives with an Equity Focus
• Using Virtual Reality to Help Caregivers Better Understand Older Adults
• A Focus on Financial Literacy

• Christopher Johnston: Creating Connections Through Music
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Caregiving and Its Impact on Men’s Health
• Family Caregiver Support: Education for Family Caregivers
• Public Comment Opportunity
• Advocating for LGBTQ+ Elders
• Using Virtual Reality to Explore Social Isolation in Older Adults
• ElderLink Health & Wellness/ Caregiver Support Workshops
• June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
• Community Associations Can Apply Now to Charge Up Fairfax
• Applications Open for Senior Farmers Market Program
• SNAP at Fairfax County Park Authority Farmers Markets
• Dive Into Volunteering
• Fraud Alert! Fairfax County Police Department’s Tips to Spot a Bank Imposter Scam
• Scam Jam 2024 a Success!
• Pet Preparedness
• Mature Living – Staying Active and Healthy
• June Community Calendar

• Susan Voss is a Role Model for Aging Well
• Mature Living – Staying Active and Healthy
• Celebrate Older Americans Month in May
• Report Suspected Abuse in Our Community
• Family Caregiver Support: Are You Prepared?
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Grievances in Long-Term Care Facilities
• Give Your Time as a Volunteer
• Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) is looking for a few good volunteers!
• Help Needed at the Polls!
• Volunteers Needed for Area Shepherd's Centers
• Hurricane Preparedness
• Fairfax County Resident Dorothy Hutchins Testifies About the OAA’s Positive Impact
• Spring Screening
• Finding Community Help for Everyday Technology
• Connect with Your Community – Join a Senior Center
• May is Mental Health Awareness Month
• What’s Happening to Affordable Internet Programs?
• May Community Calendar

• Ray Collins: 20 Years of Hard Work and Determination Led to Writing Success
• New Virtual Trainings: Exploring the Dimensions of Aging
• Driveway Paving Scams: Fairfax County Police Department Gives Tips to Avoid Fraudsters
• Rebuilding Together-AFF: Neighbors Helping Neighbors Live in Homes That are Safe and Healthy
• Accessible Parking Survey
• Reaching your Limits
• Tax Filing Deadline Reminder
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• National Financial Capability Month
• Honoring and Celebrating Volunteerism
• Help Prevent Child Abuse – Volunteer with the Body Safety Program
• Long-Term Care Facility Inspection Reports: Valuable Information for All!
• 10 Ways to Take Climate Action on Earth Day and Every Day
• Ask The Experts: Is My Deck Safe?
• Mature Living – Volunteering
• April Community Calendar

• Gail Ruf: Bringing Joy to Children Experiencing Homelessness
• Mature Living – Volunteering
• 2024 Tax Relief Workshops
• The Crisis Assistance Program Can Help with Heating Emergencies
• March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Celebrate the Life-Changing Work of Social Workers in March
• Tips for Getting Through the Day
• Individualized Care Matters!
• McLean Community Center’s Seniors in Action Program
• Serve Your Community as a Volunteer
• Volunteer Instructors Needed for Dads Parenting Groups
• Do You Enjoy Teaching Children? Volunteer with the Body Safety Program
• National Consumer Protection Week 2024
• Artificial Intelligence and Deepfake Videos: What You Need to Know
• Scam Jam 2024
• Land Development Services Staff Available for In-Person Customer Service
• Emergency Preparedness for People with Lung Disease
• Flood Safety for People with Access and Functional Needs
• How to Report Potholes
• March Community Calendar 

• Edwin B. Henderson II: Shedding Light on the History of Civil Rights
• Meet Your New Board of Supervisors Members
• Exercise and Caregiving
• Caring for You, Caring for Me
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Activity Programs in Long-Term Care Facilities
• SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan Update
• Nourishing Our Community  
• Help Needed at the Polls!
• Who Will Care for Your Pet When You’re Gone?
• Tax Preparation Assistance Now Available
• Shepherd's Centers Offer Free Transportation Services for Older Adults
• Mature Living – Volunteering
• Emergency Preparedness for People with Cancer
• Need Help Meeting Your Heating Needs?
• PIPP Makes Dominion Energy Bill More Affordable
• February Community Calendar

• Romuald Lipinski: A Survivor Whose Perseverance was Fueled by Optimism
• Congratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Martha Glennan Disability Inclusion and Equality Awards
• Program Offers Grants to Organizations Making Energy and Resiliency Upgrades
• Artificial Intelligence: Taking the Grandparent Scam to the Next Level
• Battling Caregiver Guilt
• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
• The Crisis Assistance Program Can Help with Heating Emergencies
• Mature Living – SHAPE the Future of Aging
• The Holidays are All Wrapped Up!
• White Oaks Elementary School Recognizes Longtime Volunteer Captain Stuntz
• Volunteer Advocates Needed!
• New Year, New Possibilities to Help
• Winter Weather Safety
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• These New Year’s Resolutions are Keepers
• Looking for Employment Opportunities and Job Search Skills? JCA has Two Terrific Employment Programs to Help 50+ Jobseekers!
• January Community Calendar