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Adult Day Health Care is Recognized by Fairfax County for its Program Accomplishments

Participants Dancing Fairfax County Health and Human Services recognized Adult Day Health Care for its notable program accomplishments during the 2018 fiscal year.

Speech and language screenings for preschoolers: what you need to know

How are preschoolers screened for speech, language and communication disorders? Why? Speech Language Pathologist Patricia Ramos Cole shares insights from her 20+ years of conducting screenings for preschoolers.

A is for Articulation: The ABC’s of One of the Most Common Speech Issues

Articulation is one of the most common speech-language issues in children. If left untreated, it can impact academic and social skills as a child ages. Here is what you need to know about articulation.

Everything You Needed to Know About Flu Prevention You Probably Learned in Preschool

Wash your hands. Cover your cough. Stay home when sick. These are the basics of flu prevention, and you probably learned them in preschool.

Recreational Therapist Shares Holiday Caregiving TIps

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Destiny Fritz has worked with older adults most of her career as a recreational therapist. During a recent sit-down with the County Conversation podcast, she shared tips for caregivers about making holidays merry and bright.

Caregiving is a Calling for Our Team

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The Adult Day Health Care team shares their personal stories about what being a caregiver means to them, how they came into the profession, and the joy they take home each day.

Yes, You Need to Get Your Hearing Tested. Here’s Why.

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A lot of people procrastinate much-needed hearing tests. And there are a lot of reasons for doing so, but toward the top of that list is fear of a hearing aid. That’s according to Laura Lynch, audiologist with the Fairfax County Health Department. Woman listening

Flu Season and Older Adults: What You Need to Know

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Flu season is upon us. Here is what older adult should know about flu risks.

How Speech Therapy Can Help Treat ADHD

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Many parents think of ADHD as a limitation that prevents their child from being successful at school or elsewhere. And, while it certainly can get in the way of learning, it does not need to be a roadblock to their success. Speech Language Pathologist Vinnie Bhalinge shares the role of speech therapy in helping to treat ADHD.

Watch: Seated Exercises

Strengthening muscles and improving flexibility can help reduce fall risk. This video provides a sampler of seated exercises completed daily by Herndon Harbor Adult Day Health Care participants.

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