‘Boosted Is Better’
Protect yourself against the next waves of viruses, says Inova and FX Health District.
Infectious disease specialists at Inova and the Fairfax Health District emphasize the importance of updated COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccinations, including flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and pneumonia for everyone, especially vulnerable populations.
FAIRFAX COUNTY SENIOR CENTERS
SENIOR LIVING
Senior Living: Six in 10 People with Dementia Will Wander
Alzheimer’s Association offer tips to prepare for this emergency situation
Dementia
Recognizing Pedestrian Safety as a Public Health Concern
On average, there are 172 crashes involving pedestrians every year in Fairfax County and Black and Hispanic people are both injured and killed at more than double the rate of white people. — Fairfax County Health Department
Affordable Housing to Accept Waitlist Applications from Older Adults Nov. 13-19, 2023
Affordable housing applications
PRS Reaches Spanish Speakers with Content and Outreach
PRS, a behavioral health nonprofit serving Northern Virginia which operates as the Regional Crisis Call Center for most of Virginia, has enhanced its offerings and outreach to the Northern Virginia Spanish speaking community.
Caregiving Corner
My Loved One Has Dementia. What Do I Say or Do?
“We want our loved ones to smile.” — Speech language pathologist Susan Wranik
No Matter What — Try Really Hard NOT To Fall
“There are measures we can take to help prevent falls.” — Sara Pappa, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance coordinator
Franconia Hospital Project Moves Forward
It’s the second addition planned at this intersection in the Franconia District.
New Hospital
Recognizing Covid Heroes
Fairfax County Health Department celebrates partners who rose to pandemic’s many challenges.
Covid heroes
Teacher Wants to Erase Student Meal Debt
VA Bill H-1967: School meals; availability at no cost to the student
Student meals
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