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Fairfax 50+
by Fairfax County Government
Fairfax 50+ features discussions on issues, services, and activities of interest to residents 50 and over.
Episodes
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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
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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Use technology to stay active and social
Jackie Rich, Information Technology Educator for the Dept. of Neighborhood and Community Services tells us how to use technology to address two problems associated with social distancing: Staying active and interested, and staying social.
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Social Isolation During Coronavirus
Phyllis Miller Palombi tells us how social isolation can be particularly difficult for older adults and provides some advice and guidance.
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Irish Roots
Paul McFarland discusses finding your Irish roots.
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Scam Jam 2020
The event, sponsored by AARP Virginia and county’s Silver Shield Task Force, will be held on Saturday, April 18, at the Fairfax Government Center. It will feature top law enforcement officials discussing the current crop of scams and how to avoid them. Registration is required. For more…
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National Consumer Protection Week
National Consumer Protection Week, March 1-7, is a time to help people understand their consumer rights and make well-informed decisions about money. The consumer specialists at Fairfax County have lots of special programs and events planned to make you a wiser consumer.
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African American Special Interest Groups
Fairfax County’s two genealogical societies, Mount Vernon and Fairfax, together with the staff of the Library’s Virginia Room, provide a great deal of resources and lectures to help you with your genealogical quest. These groups also offer something called Special Interest Groups or SIGS. On this...
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Mount Vernon Genealogical Society
Janell Blue discusses the Mount Vernon Genealogical Society on this edition of the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Energy conservation programs
Jessica Lavendar, of the Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination, discusses energy conservation programs on the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Herndon Senior Center
Monica Koppelman and Jennae Asborno discuss the Herndon Senior Center on this edition of the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Richard Byrd Library
Valerie Suttee and Judy Perry discuss the Richard Byrd Library on this edition of the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Silver Shield Anti-scam Campaign
Melissa Smarr discusses the Silver Shield Anti-scam Campaign on this edition of the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Medicare fraud
Martin Bailey discusses Medicare fraud on this edition of the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Medicare’s Annual Election Period
Bill Vaughan discusses Medicare’s Annual Election Period on this edition of the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Teaching tech at county senior centers
Jaqueline Rich discuses teaching tech at county senior centers on this edition of the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Genology
Janell Blue talks about Genology on this edition of the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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GrandInvolve
Dorothy Keenan and Ron Krouse talk about GrandInvolve on this edition of the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Advocating for long term care residents
Camden Doran and Susan Adams discuss advocating for long term care residents on this edition of the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia
The Lifetime Learning Institute of Northern Virginia is the topic of conversation with Dick Robison and Scott Pinckney on the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Memoir writing
Memoir writing instructor Ron Shapiro talks about memoir writing on the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Preserving family history
Terri Blanchette, a heritage preservation specialist, discusses sorting your stuff and preserving family history on the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Aging in place
We discuss aging in place and the McLean Community Village with Kay Bransford and Steve Morrison on the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Rethinking retirement
Arthur Mitchell, author of “Grateful, Not Dead” discusses rethinking retirement on the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
Rob Paine and Ken Kosloff discuss the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics on the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Staging is Murder
Author Grace Topping discusses her new book Staging is Murder on the Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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The Olli Players
Kathie West and Michelle Blandburg are members of the Olli Players, a theater group affiliated with George Mason University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. They discuss the group’s activities and highlight some upcoming programs – High Tea with History and their latest performance, Sherlock...
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Scams targeting the 50+ population
Scams targeting the 50+ population are featured in the discussion on Fairfax 50+ Podcast.
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Positive Aging Fair and 50+ Expo
The Positive Aging Fair and 50+ Expo are featured in the discussion on Fairfax 50+.
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Neighbor to Neighbor Villages
On this edition of Fairfax 50+ Jim speaks with Patricia Rohrer and Tanya Disselkohn from the Health Department about building Neighbor to Neighbor Villages in Fairfax County.
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Parkinson’s Social Network
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss the Parkinson’s Social Network with founder and president Sonia Gow.
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Consumer Protection Week
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss Consumer Protection Week with Melissa Pickham from the County’s Consumer Affairs Branch.
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Downsizing
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss downsizing with nationally acclaimed expert, Matt Paxton.
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Rebuilding Together
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss Rebuilding Together of Arlington/Fairfax/Falls Church with director Don Ryan.
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Winter preparedness
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss winter preparedness among the 50+ community with Courtney Arroyo of the Office of Emergency Management.
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Age Tsunami
On Fairfax 50+ we talk with Carolyn Sutterfield and Trina Mayhan-Webb of the Fairfax Area on Aging about the coming Age Tsunami.
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Fairfax 50+ Podcast for December 19, 2018
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss offerings of the Osher Lifetime Learning Institute at GMU with Program Planning Co-chair Russell Stone.
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Fairfax 50+ Podcast for December 5, 2018
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss Adult and Community Education Program’s winter session with return guests, Karen Stevens and Devaki Das.
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Fairfax 50+ Podcast for November 7, 2018
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss the UNESCO Mediterranean diet with Devaki Das, a culinary teacher with FCPS’s Adult Community Education Program.
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Fairfax 50+ Podcast for October 24, 2018
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss the Parkinson’s Social Network with Sonia Gow and Carol Barrett.
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Fairfax 50+ Podcast for October 10, 2018
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss finding caregiver support during Caregiver Month.
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Fairfax 50+ Podcast for September 27, 2018
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss reducing accessible parking violations through empathy.
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Fairfax 50+ Podcast for September 26, 2018
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss new affordable housing opportunities for seniors.
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Fairfax 50+ OEM Podcast for September 13, 2018
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss emergency prep for older adults with The Office of Emergency Management's Courtney Arroyo.
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Fairfax 50+ Podcast for September 12, 2018
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss the GMU Olli players with members Kathie West and Michelle Blandburg.
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Fairfax 50+ Podcast for August 29, 2018
On Fairfax 50+ we discuss a new county program called Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults with behavior health specialist Lori Naveda.
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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 County Government
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