Programs to Support 80,000 Veterans and Their Families
There are an estimated 80,000 military veterans who live in Fairfax County, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Their service to our //READ MORE >>
Older Adults
4 Ways to Safely Dispose of Unused Medications
Updated Oct. 22, 2019 In this age of opioid addiction, reduce the danger lurking in your medicine cabinet and safely dispose of unused //READ MORE >>
Avoid the Flu in 2019: 5 Steps You Should Take Now
’Tis the season – for flu. Flu epidemics occur in the U.S. every year, but unfortunately, it is not possible to predict what the //READ MORE >>
Jammed in the Sandwich Generation? What You Should Know
There are many of us in the county with school-age children who find ourselves also in the role of caregiver for a parent or another adult //READ MORE >>
Are You Eligible for Medicaid? You Might Be Now
Good news! The Commonwealth of Virginia has expanded the list of those who are eligible for Medicaid and applications are now being //READ MORE >>
Preserve Old Photos, VHS Cassettes Free With Library’s Memory Depot
Remember back in the day, before you (or your parents) took photos and videos on a smartphone and had boxes of prints, slides and VHS //READ MORE >>
INOVA Partnership Expands Rehab Services to County RECenters
Thanks to a new partnership between our Park Authority and Inova, medically-based rehabilitative services, along with community-based //READ MORE >>
Caregiving During the Holidays: Adjusting Expectations
Updated Nov. 27, 2018 The holidays can be stressful for most of us with busy schedules and high expectations for decorating, family visits, //READ MORE >>
7 Simple Adjustments to Help Older Adults Drive Safer
The number of older drivers on our roads is increasing and changes in vision, flexibility, strength, range of motion and height may reduce //READ MORE >>
Living as One and Getting by in Fairfax County: Adult Day Health Care
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a series of articles we’re calling “Living As One and Getting By in Fairfax County” that will //READ MORE >>
