Online Registration — Free Webinars for Family Caregivers of Older Adults

In this virtual webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Kim Grove, Vice President, Executive director, Operations, and Stephen Cone, Vice President of Development for Strategic Initiatives at Capital Caring Health, will present on preparing loved ones for hospice care. This webinar will educate caregivers on essential aspects of hospice, including when and how to arrange care, how hospice services work, and who provides care at Capital Caring Health. Kim and Stephen will also outline differences between nonprofit and for-profit hospice care, payment options, and what families can do if loved ones live outside the DC/VA Metro area. This presentation aims to provide caregivers with practical and compassionate guidance for navigating hospice care.

In this webinar, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency’s, Carmen Clifford, Principal Training and Outreach Coordinator for the Virginia State Corporation Commission's Division of Retail Securities and Franchising (Division), will present information on investment fraud for family caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities. Investment fraud causes billions of dollars in losses each year. Older adults are the demographic most susceptible to fraud. Knowledge and research are critical to avoid investment fraud. The Division regulates companies and individuals in the securities industry in Virginia. The Division also conducts outreach to educate Virginians to reduce the incidence of investment fraud. This webinar will provide an introduction to the Division, securities regulation in Virginia, tips for conducting research before investing, and an overview of the red flags of investment fraud.

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.