Affordable Housing to Accept Waitlist Applications from Older Adults Nov. 13-19, 2023
Affordable housing applications

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
Preserve Access to Telehealth for Seniors with Medicare
Current flexibilities will end on Dec. 31 unless the Biden administration and Congress take action.
Senior Living
Senior Living: Six in 10 People with Dementia Will Wander
Alzheimer’s Association offer tips to prepare for this emergency situation
Dementia

Men’s Health Expo
Free screenings highlight inaugural health expo.
More than 20 local organizations partnered to host the first Men’s Health Empowerment Expo, a full day event that featured health screenings, guest speakers and panel discussions June 8 at Charles Houston Recreation Center.
Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers
Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers
Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace Has Started
Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace started Nov 1. This is the time of year that anybody can enroll in new coverage or make changes to their current plan without experiencing a qualifying life event. Free application assistance is available to Virginians during Open Enrollment and year-round through the Enroll Virginia program.