Online Registration — Free Webinars for Family Caregivers of Older Adults

In this virtual webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Elizabeth M. Crego, Elder Law Practice Group Chair with Legal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV), will provide insights into the critical legal planning necessary for family caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. Learn about the essential documents you need, such as powers of attorney and advance directives, and how to navigate the legal options, including guardianship, if you lack those legal documents. Gain the tools and information you need to manage your caregiving responsibilities effectively and legally and to protect and advocate for your loved ones.

In this virtual webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Deme Warner, Social Worker Case Manager with ElderLink, will provide tips and support to long-distance caregivers. You are considered a long-distance caregiver if you are offering support to someone who lives more than one hour away. Although physically separated by distance, there are many ways that a long-distance caregiver remains involved in their loved one’s care. This may include the coordination of medical care and in-home support services, the management of finances, and the monitoring of overall well-being. Proactively creating a care network, having access to important documentation, and engaging in effective communication are key considerations to help you more easily navigate the miles separating you and your loved one. Caregiving for someone who does not live nearby can come with unique challenges, and this webinar will provide tips and strategies to help you remain informed, connected, and effective in your role as a long-distance caregiver.

In this virtual webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Dr. Aaron Blight, Assistant Professor of Public Health at Shenandoah University and the author of When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative, will provide a presentation on wellness. People who are caregivers usually offer themselves to others with little thought of recognition or reward. However, it’s important for caregivers to know that in addition to caring for others, they must also take care of themselves. This compelling presentation emphasizes the giving and receiving of care – not only for others but also for oneself – as imperatives for wellness.

In this virtual webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, George Worthington, Dementia Services Director for Virginia's Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) will present on brain health for the caregiver and their loved one. Rapid developments in knowledge about brain health in recent years have helped focus efforts on slowing or preventing cognitive changes through lifestyle interventions. This webinar will focus on what caregivers can do to help maintain their own and their loved one's brain health. Virginia's Dementia Services Director will review the foundations of brain health and talk about several specific risk factors for dementia such as heart health, sleep, stress, and social isolation. For caregivers in particular, trying to create new habits or make big changes can seem impossible, so this presentation will discuss small changes that can add up to a larger impact.

In this virtual webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, participants will hear from Dr. Mick B. Reedy, MD, a specialty care physician board certified in neurology and a fellowship-trained movement disorders specialist at Inova Health System. Dr. Reedy will educate caregivers about the basics of Parkinson's disease, including its symptoms, stages, and potential progression. Participants will gain insights into what to expect at different stages of the disease and learn how to adapt their caregiving strategies accordingly.

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).

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. The latest Medicare updates for 2026 will be discussed.

In this virtual webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, participants will join Deborah Ross, LPC, Certified Journal Therapist, for a user-friendly exploration of what happens in our brains when we're feeling burned out. Burnout is often defined either as a workplace issue or as compassion fatigue, but research has shown that, from the brain’s perspective, it’s not just limited to this definition. Participants will gain strategies and practices that go beyond our usual self-care toolbox to lower stress and support wellbeing while engaged in the important work of caregiving.