Toolkit
For Families
The Fairfax County's Independent Living Project continues to offer free 6-week programs throughout the year in various parts of Fairfax County. The project's goal is to help adults with disabilities and older adults stay in their homes and remain independent. To get on the waiting list or for more information, call Jennifer Edge at 703-324-7210 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Job Training:
- Personal Care Aide Training Class - 10 week course - September 8, 2011-November 19, 2011, Floris United Methodist Church, Herndon, VA
- Multicultural Certified Nurse Aide Class - August 2, 2011-January 14, 2012, Arlington United Methodist Church, Arlington, VA
For Seniors
View the Fairfax County 2002 Long-Term Care Strategic plan, Toward a Lifetime of Independence http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/ltccc/ltctask01.htm
Physician's Information Notepad - "Memory Loss...Now What"- This project was funded, in part, through a LifeCircle Alliances' Haywood Incentive Fund grant. The notepad was the result of the work of the Senior Services Committee of the Fairfax County Long Term Care Coordinating Council.
Home Instead Senior Care Network's Senior Emergency Kit is free and available to download at www.caregiverstress.com
The Administration on Aging (aoa.gov) has Emergency Readiness Lists and publications for older adults and caregivers. The federal agency advises updating records every two to three months.
Articles
Businesses, Caregiving and the Bottom Line
Voices of 50+ Virginia Dreams and Challenges
Aging in the American Suburbs: A Changing Population
By, Stephen M. Golant, PhD
The face of the American suburbs is gradually changing. Is the suburban infrastructure capable of supporting the aging population?
http://www.washingtongrantmakers.org/s_wash/bin.asp?CID=14568&DID=43163&DOC=FILE.PDF
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