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Fairfax 50+ features discussions on issues, services, and activities of interest to residents 50 and over.

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Fairfax 50+ features discussions on issues, services, and activities of interest to residents 50 and over.

    Northern Virginia’s Senior Community Services Employment Program

    Northern Virginia’s Senior Community Services Employment Program

    Linda Siam from Department Of Family Services tells us about Northern Virginia's Senior Community Services Employment Program

    Insight Memory Care Center

    Insight Memory Care Center

    Robin tells us about how Insight Memory Care Center made program adjustments to provide services virtually and the kind of programming they are now providing. She also discusses a new initiative they have been involved with called Dementia Friendly America.

    The "New Normal"

    The "New Normal"

    How older adults - in both the 50-65 age group and those over 65 - are dealing with the fear and social isolation caused by COVID-19. You can find the county’s older adult services, recreation and community engagement opportunities by calling 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Monday - Friday, or by going online to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults. When you’re online, be sure to subscribe to the monthly Golden Gazette newspaper, Caregivers Corner Online e-newsletter as well as Fairfax 50+ E-News.

    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's (OLLI) Summer Highlights

    Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's (OLLI) Summer Highlights

    Jennifer was here in February to discuss the program’s spring offerings. That was right before everything turned upside down over the Coronavirus. So she’s back today to tell us how they coped with all that -- and what kinds of learning and social opportunities OLLI’s offering during their summer session.

    Neighbors Helping Neighbors in the Spring Hill Community Village

    Neighbors Helping Neighbors in the Spring Hill Community Village

    Watson tells us about Caring Group for the Spring Hill Community Village – how they got started, what they offer and also how they’ve been dealing with the coronavirus. You can find more information about the county’s villages at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/neighbor or call 703-246-8962. You can find the county’s older adult services, recreation and community engagement opportunities by calling 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Monday - Friday, or by going online to fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults. When you’re online, be sure to subscribe to the monthly Golden Gazette newspaper, Caregivers Corner Online e-newsletter as well as Fairfax 50+ e-News.

    Villages in Fairfax County

    Villages in Fairfax County

    Fairfax County has about 12 of these now and Rhiannon will tell us how they are faring during this period of social distancing. She’s also going to tell us about a brand-new program she’s overseeing that provides grocery shopping assistance. You can find more information about the county’s villages at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/neighbor or call 703-246-8962. To request grocery shopping assistance, call 703-324-7948, M-F, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. You can find the county’s older adult services, recreation and community engagement opportunities by calling 703-324-7948, TTY 711, Monday - Friday, or by going online to fairfaxcounty.gov/OlderAdults. When you’re online, be sure to subscribe to the monthly Golden Gazette newspaper, Caregivers Corner Online e-newsletter as well as Fairfax 50+ e-News.

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