Fairfax County’s free Family Caregiver Telephone Support Group meets by phone on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7-8 p.m. Register beforehand at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on Caregiver Support.
Northern Virginia Caregivers Conference — "Prepare to Care: Getting Your Ducks in a Row,” Wednesday, Nov. 11, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Korean Central Presbyterian Church, 15451 Lee Highway, Centreville. Speakers share their extensive knowledge on topics important to caregivers of persons with dementia. $30 includes continental breakfast, lunch, and materials. Register at http://states.aarp.org/nov11/. For more information call 703-324-5425, TTY 711.
Fairfax County is offering a free presentation on Medicare 101 on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean. To register call Sydney Duberstein at 703-790-0123, TTY 711. Visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/vicap.htm.
Fairfax County’s free Seminars for Family Caregivers of Older Adults are held throughout the county in November:
Strategies for Difficult Conversations take place on Monday, Nov. 2, 7-8:30 p.m. at George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Learn how to have conversations with an older family member about driving, accepting help in the home or moving to a safer environment. Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on 2015 Caregiver Seminars.
AARP’s Prepare to Care Workshop takes place on Thursday, Nov. 5, 3-4:30 p.m. Sherwood Regional Library, 2501 Sherwood Hall Lane, Alexandria. Learn how to care for yourself and your loved ones. Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on 2015 Caregiver Seminars.
Scams and Financial Crimes against Seniors takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 3-4:30 p.m. at the North County Governmental Center, 1801 Cameron Glen Drive, Reston. Older adults as well as family members, caregivers, and service providers are welcome. Register at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on 2015 Caregiver Seminars.
Five Questions to Consider About Paying for Long-Term Care – WEBINAR, Wednesday, Nov. 18, Noon-1:00 p.m. Register beforehand at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults and click on 2015 Caregiver Seminars. Call 703-324-5484, TTY 711.
The Hollin Hall Senior Center in Alexandria needs a volunteer to help with fish aquarium upkeep and instructors for the following classes: Basic Guitar, Italian, Pottery and Ballroom Dance. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
The Herndon Adult Day Health Care Center needs a Bingo Caller and an Art Therapy Assistant. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
The Kingstowne Center for Active Adults in Alexandria needs a Hula Hoop Class Leader and instructors to teach Country Western Line Dance, African Style Dance and Mosaic Art or Jewelry Making. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
Fairfax County needs volunteers to drive older adults to medical appointments and wellness programs. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
The Lewinsville Senior Center in McLean needs instructors for the following classes: Line Dance, Zumba Gold, Certified Arthritis Exercise, Square Dance, Basic Guitar, Art and Basic Spanish. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
The Sully Senior Center in Centreville needs a certified personal trainer, preferably with experience working with older adults. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
The Herndon Senior Center needs Social Visitors and a Baked Goods Table Manager. For these and other volunteer opportunities, call 703-324-5406, TTY 711 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.