Online Registration — Free Webinars for Family Caregivers of Older Adults

In this webinar, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency, Dr. Abigail Lawler, MD, Movement Disorders Specialist, IPMDC Autonomics Director at the Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center will present on effective lifestyle modifications for Parkinson’s. How can care partners help to reduce the effects of symptoms, slow progression, and improve the quality of life for their loved one with Parkinson's? Join us for a discussion on key lifestyle modifications we can make that are helpful for people living with Parkinson's and care partners.

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.

In this webinar presentation, hosted by the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, Dr. Jennifer Pauldurai, Cognitive and Behavioral Neurologist Medical director with the Inova Brain Health and Memory Disorders Program will discuss brain health. As we age, we are all at risk for dementia and other neurodegenerative diseases. This isn't an inevitable fate, and there are proactive changes we can make to our health and lifestyle to keep our brains working well for longer. These brain healthy tactics can even help protect and lessen the distress in someone who already has a brain disease. In this webinar we explore a checklist of things we can work on today, to better our brains for tomorrow.

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.