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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Adult and Aging Partner Toolkit

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Your Fairfax Your FutureWelcome to the Adult and Aging Partner Toolkit! This toolkit equips you with resources to help raise awareness about the services and support available to older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers in the Fairfax area.

By sharing this toolkit with your network, you help connect individuals to programs and resources that promote independence, well-being, and a supportive community. Together, we can help our community access the resources they need to thrive. 

What's Included in the Toolkit:

  • Promotional Flyers: Flyers available in the toolkit will be updated throughout the year. Topics include:
    • Adult Protective Services (APS): Fairfax County’s APS helps protect adults 60+ and adults 18+ with disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Learn more about the APS hotline and how to make a report.
    • Disability Rights and Resources: Staff provide technical assistance on disability-related questions, share information about the resources for people with disabilities, and strive to make the community a more accessible place to live, work and enjoy.
    • ElderLink: In partnership with the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Inova ElderLink helps connect older adults and their caregivers to services that may help them meet their individual goals and needs. ElderLink also offers free educational programs on fall prevention.
    • Family Caregiver Resources: Family caregivers can access free webinars and resources to help them care for others so they can care for themselves.
    • Older Adult Services: Explore various resources for older adults, including in-home care, Medicare counseling, health and wellness programs, caregiving resources and more.
    • Silver Shield Anti-Scam Campaign: Empower older adults with actionable tips to avoid scams and protect their financial well-being. Learn about the Silver Shield Anti-Scam Campaign and how to avoid scams.
  • Social Media Posts: ready-to-use posts designed to share key messages and direct your audience to the Older Adults Website. Be sure to follow us on Facebook too! Fairfax County 50+ is our Facebook page for information about programs, services, webinars and more for older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers. Sharing our Facebook posts to your network of friends and family members is an easy way to spread the word about our services for older adults! Look for the arrow at the bottom of the post and click share!

2026 Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults

Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults Coming to Mailboxes Soon 

Fairfax County, together with the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church, wants to learn more about the aging experience in our area to plan for a more aging-friendly community. The SHAPE the Future of Aging Survey, known officially as the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA), will be sent to a scientifically random sample of adults ages 50 and older in June. Selected recipients will receive an advance postcard to notify them that a letter and the survey will soon arrive. 

The survey will ask for information about the lifestyles of these older adults, including opportunities to work, socialize and volunteer, as well as issues they face, such as retirement, housing, and caregiving, and their use of community services like public transportation and Senior Centers. 

The survey will be available in Arabic, English, Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese. Information collected will be used to inform the SHAPE Future of Aging Plan, a strategic plan for aging services. Those who receive the survey are encouraged to participate.

Those who don’t receive a survey will have a chance to contribute additional insight and feedback in the coming months. 

The previous CASOA was distributed in 2022 as part of the SHAPE the Future of Aging plan. The final report of that survey was presented to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and contributed to development of the Fairfax Countywide Strategic Plan. More information about past surveys is available online.

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2026 Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults Flyer

Adult and Aging Partner Resources

Check out these easy-to-use tools for Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram postings.

Social Media Tip: It's more effective to post a message with a graphic. 

Follow these quick and easy steps to copy a message and post it along with one of the graphics from your computer.

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  2. Right-click and select copy.
  3. Paste the text into your post.

Follow these quick and easy steps to download a file to your computer:

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In Facebook posts, please tag us @FairfaxCounty50. This helps people to quickly and conveniently connect with us.

Topic: Older Adult Services

 Adults 60+, Adults with Disabilities, and Family Caregivers – need help? Start with the Area Agency on Aging. 🏡 

Information and referrals, disability resources, health and wellness programs, and much more to support older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers.

Call the Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resources Line at 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Learn more: http://bit.ly/DFS-OA

#EmbraceAging #YourFairfaxYourFuture   #LearnConnectThrive

Older Adults Services
Older Adults Services

Topic: Family Caregiver Webinars

Are you a family caregiver for an older adult or an adult with a disability?  💕 

The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging offers resources and support. Join our free webinars and explore our resources and programs. Supporting you so you can support others.  
Learn more: https://bit.ly/DFS-OA-FCSP

Call the Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resources Line at 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

#YourFairfaxYourFuture

Family Caregiver Webinars
Family Caregiver Webinars

Topic: Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 

Considering a long-term care facility? Need assistance with a care issue? Want to file a complaint? 🏨 

The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for improving the quality of life for people receiving long-term care services. Learn more: https://bit.ly/NV-LTCOP or call 703-324-5861, TTY 711, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 

#YourFairfaxYourFuture #NVLTCOP

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

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