Medication management for older adults does not need to be complicated. Here are some simple techniques for documenting and organizing your loved one's prescriptions.

Opioid abuse knows no age limit. The Health Department's director of epidemiology Dr. Ben Schwartz outlines the risks for abuse among older adults, and what you can do to stay off the pathway to addiction.

It's affordable. You can age in place, get more sleep and share more laughter. These are some of the many ways Adult Day Health Care makes a positive community impact.

The week of September 17 is Falls Prevention Week. Find out what special programs are occurring across Fairfax County.

Fairfax's Community Services Board offers programs and resources to improve the mental health of older adults.

Caregivers, be prepared if disaster strikes. Here is what you need to know from the Fairfax County Office of Emergency Management.

There are currently three active West Nile Virus cases in Fairfax County. The Health Department's insect biologists share what you need to know to prevent mosquito bites.

Vaccines must be part of your health care regimen no matter your age. Caregivers and their loved ones alike need to ensure they are vaccinated. Caregivers cannot afford to be sick, and older adults can be at risk for serious complications from vaccine-preventable diseases.

We all need to stay hydrated during the summer. But regular water drinking is particularly important to older adults — especially those who suffer from dementia. Here is what you need to know to help keep your loved one hydrated, happy and healthy this summer.

Caregiving is a journey that can feel isolating. Through his participation in Adult Day Health Care, Darcy was able to create a caregiving team for her dad, Jerry. Here is their family's story.