Senior Services: Education & Resources

Health and Wellness Classes Expand Content Inova Well offers a great variety of classes especially for seniors at locations throughout Northern Virginia. Topics include exercise, wellness, grandparenting, disease management and more.  Check for classes Joanne G. Crantz, MD, Geriatric Resource Center Expand Content Inova Fairfax Hospital officially opened the Joanne G. Crantz, MD, Geriatric Resource Center in December 2010. This innovative and interactive addition to the hospital's Health Sciences Library provides seniors and their caregivers access to valuable information to ease the process of making hard decisions and dealing with daily life. The Geriatric Resource Center houses an extensive book collection, free pamphlets from national and local organizations, a specialized Internet portal, a low-vision adaptive computer station with a large print keyboard, and hands-on assistive technology devices, such as the Sight, Touch, Sound Program. The center will also provide educational programs to the community and an annual literature and medicine book discussion about healthcare topics associated with geriatrics. The Geriatric Resource Center was made possible by a generous gift to the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) in honor of Dr. Crantz. Access the Geriatric Resource Center online Learn more about the HELP program Medical Library Expand Content Patients and their families, along with other members of the local community, are welcome to make use of the resources and services available from the Consumer Resource Library located within Inova Fairfax Hospital's Health Sciences Library.  Learn more  ElderLink Expand Content ElderLink is a nonprofit partnership between Inova Health System and the Fairfax Area Agency on Aging which aims to promote the well-being, safety, and independence of older adults and caregivers. Navigating the world of services for older adults can be overwhelming. ElderLink is here to help. We listen to each unique situation and connect older adults and their caregivers to services that may help them meet their individual goals and needs.  Learn more  Other Care Management Services Expand Content The Fairfax County Department of Family Services provides provides services and resources for Older Adults. Call 703-324-7948 for more information. Free care management services are provided by Catholic Charities. Call 703-751-2766 for more information. Transportation Services Expand Content Access to reliable and convenient transportation is critically important to seniors who no longer drive. There are a number of businesses that cater to the transportation needs of seniors. Learn more from the Area Agency on Aging at 703-324-7948. Web Resources Expand Content Check out these other helpful Web sites on aging and geriatrics: AGS Foundation for Health in Aging American Geriatrics Society National Institute on Aging: News and health information Alzheimer's Association Medicare website Senior Navigator Fairfax County Services for Older Adults Expand Content Fairfax County Health Department Insight Memory Care Center Adult Protective Services Aging/transportation Metro Access application Care management Caregiver support Caregiver support seminars Respite Program Disability services Home repair In-home care Home Care Registry Kinship Care Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Meals on Wheels Medicare and insurance counseling - VICAP Medicaid Mental health services Nursing homes and assisted living Public benefits (food stamps-SNAP, etc.) Senior employment Senior housing Services for alcohol and drug use Special Needs Registry Speech and hearing services Tax relief E-newsletters Expand Content Fairfax 50+ Caregiver's Corner Online Golden Gazette County Newswire