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Dementia Friendly Fairfax Resource Hub

Dementia Friendly Fairfax is a community-driven initiative dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for individuals living with dementia, their caregivers, and families. This resource page provides practical tools, local support options, and educational materials to empower residents, businesses, and organizations to better understand, communicate with,

and assist those affected by dementia.

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Explore ways to get involved, attend workshops, become a Dementia Friend, and access programs that promote brain health and community inclusion. Together, we’re building a more compassionate, dementia-aware Fairfax.

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Resources in Our Community:

• Area Agency on Aging vaaaa.org

• FAIRFAX COUNTY AGING, DISABILITY & CAREGIVER RESOURCES LINE -CALL 703–324–7948, TTY 711 MONDAY-FRIDAY 8 A.M.–4:30 P.M.

• Caregiver Alert Notifications: If we can’t reach you, we can’t alert you! Now, family caregivers can receive email or text notifications of Fairfax County caregiver services and programs. These programs include case management, in-home respite, caregiver support and webinars, wellness workshops, and much more. To sign up: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/alerts to create or sign into your Fairfax Alerts account and then select Area Agency on Aging/Caregivers.

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• ELDERLINK: Provides affordable care management to older adults in Northern Virginia. Our care managers work with you and your family to find the best plan to ensure safe and affordable independence. Call 703-324-5374, TTY 711 for a consultation and appointment

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• Fairfax Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Unit Caregiver webinars

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• Our FREE monthly caregiver webinars are for family members, partners, and friends caring for a loved one. https://bit.ly/CAREWEB1

• Caregiver Panel Conversation: https://bit.ly/FAAACaregiverWebpage

• Dementia Caregiver Series: https://bit.ly/FFXDementiaSeries

• Health & Wellness Workshops and Intergenerational programs: https://bit.ly/StayingWell-12

• Fairfax Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Unit Monthly Webletter: Please email Allegra.Joffe@fairfaxcounty.gov to be added to the distribution list.

• Alzheimer’s Association Helpline- 24/7 1.800.272.3900 www.alz.org

• RAFT Dementia Support Program- Resident of the City of Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax-Falls Church, Loudoun, or Prince William Counties for 65 years of age or older with a diagnosis of dementia or exhibiting symptoms of dementia with behaviors. History of psychiatric hospitalization or at risk of psychiatric hospitalization. Living in the community in their homes, or the homes of family members or other caregivers. They provide free of cost at home support. Call or go online to make a referral. 703-449-6306 https://bit.ly/RAFTdementiaProgram

• Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services George Worthington, Dementia Services Coordinator 804-662-9154 www.vadars.org

• Virginia Navigator Homepage: VirginiaNavigator | VirginiaNavigator

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