Online Registration — Free Webinars for Family Caregivers of Older Adults




The Fairfax Caregiver Seminar Consortium offers free webinars
designed to help family caregivers of older adults
or adults with a disability manage their day-to-day issues.

Speakers include experts in law, care management, finances
and community resources. The webinars are easily accessed
through your computer or telephone.

   Please join us to get helpful information and resources. All are welcome!   

Webinars are usually recorded, so if you are unable to join us live,
please register and a recording will be sent to you if available.

We'd appreciate hearing from you if you have attended any of the
seminars in the past and whether the seminars were helpful.
Email your comments to Caregiver@fairfaxcounty.gov.

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**Weather Policy - If Fairfax County Government is closed
on the day of your session, your session will be cancelled.


Sponsored by the Fairfax Family Caregiver Support Program and its
Consortium members* with funding from the National Family Caregiver Support Program




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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Medicare, Medicaid, and Long-Term Care: What You Need to Know

In this virtual webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Lisa Pratt, Staff Attorney for Healthcare and Elder Law with Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), will provide a webinar educating family caregivers of older and adults and people with disabilities on long-term care planning. Long-term care can be costly, and many people are surprised to learn what their insurance, including Medicare, will and will not cover. This presentation provides an introduction to what Medicare and Medicaid will cover for long-term care, why planning matters, and what steps you can take today to help you prepare before care is needed.



Your computer or telephone
You will receive an email with access instructions
Fairfax, VA

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Emergency Preparedness for Family Caregivers of Older Adults and People with Disabilities

In this virtual webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Crystal Goodwin, Access and Functional Needs Specialist for the Fairfax County Department of Emergency Management and Security, will provide a webinar on emergency preparedness for family caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. Participants will learn how to create their own emergency plan and what items to include in an emergency kit. Caregivers will also discover local resources available during and after a disaster, as well as strategies for practicing responses to various emergency situations. Special attention will be given to the unique needs of family caregivers supporting older adults and individuals with disabilities who have access and functional needs during emergencies.



Your computer or telephone
You will receive an email with access instructions
Fairfax, VA

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Medicare 101

This training is for individuals who will be eligible for Medicare and want to learn about their options. The session will provide an overview of the many components of Medicare: Part A (inpatient hospitalization/skilled nursing), Part B (outpatient hospital/doctors/labs/radiology), Part C (Medicare Advantage Plans), and Part D (prescription drugs), as well as how to cover the gaps in Medicare benefits through Medicare Supplement Plans (Medigap).



Your computer or telephone
You will receive an email with access instructions
Fairfax, VA

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Medicare 102

This training is for individuals who are interested in learning more in-depth details regarding Medicare coverage. The session will provide an overview of advanced Medicare details, such as the Medicare.gov website, the latest regulatory changes, and key legislative proposals, as well as provide individuals with an opportunity to ask more complex questions.



Your computer or telephone
You will receive an email with access instructions
Fairfax, VA

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Attendee Contact Information
                               
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People With Disabilities    Will you need a reasonable ADA accommodation?


 
To request this information in an alternate format, please call
703-324-2019, TTY 711.   If you have further questions about the
caregiver webinars, please contact our
Registration Intake Line at 703-324-7948, TTY 711.







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  • *Members of the Fairfax Caregiver Seminar Consortium are:

    • Fairfax County Department of Family Services, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
    • Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services
    • Fairfax County Health Department
    • Fairfax County Public Library
    • Fairfax Area Long Term Care Coordinating Council
    • AARP Virginia
    • Insight Memory Care Center
    • ElderLink
    • Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC (SEIA)






    Fairfax Family Caregiver Support Program
    Fairfax County Department of Family Services
    Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
    12011 Government Center Parkway, Suite 708
    Fairfax, Virginia 22035-1104


    Aging, Disability and Caregiver Resources Line: 703-324-7948
    TTY: 711 | Fax: 703-653-9577
    E-mail: Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
    Website: www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/Older-Adults