GOLDEN GAZETTE
A Monthly Newspaper for Older Adults in the Fairfax Area
April 2015
Serving Older Adults for 38 Years
Health Care Decisions Day
Thursday, April 16, is Health Care Decisions
Day in Virginia. The day is designed to raise public
awareness of the need to plan ahead for health
care decisions related to end-of-life care and medical decision making whenever patients are unable
to speak for themselves, and to encourage the
specific use of Advance Directives to communicate
these important health care decisions.
Virginia Advance Directives
All adults in Virginia have a right to prepare a
document called an “Advance Directive” to put their
wishes regarding medical care in writing. An
Advance Directive lets other people know the types
of medical care you do and do not want in the event
you are unable to express your wishes on your own.
There are two kinds of Advance Directives:
1. Appointment of an Agent
You may authorize another person, such as a
spouse, child, or friend, to be your “agent” or
“proxy” to make decisions for you if you become
incapable of making informed health care decisions
for yourself. You also can specifically tell your
agent what kinds of care you do and do not want.
Cont. p. 4
In This Issue...
National Volunteer Week Events ................. 5
Estate Planning ............................................. 7
Volunteer Opportunities ............................. 14
Healthy Aging and Exercise ....................... 15
April Gardening ........................................... 18
Community Calendar .................................. 24
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VOL. 38, NO. 12
Free Health Insurance
Advice
Making the right decision about health
insurance can save you money in the long
run, so don’t hesitate calling the Virginia
Insurance Counseling and Assistance program (VICAP) with your questions. VICAP is
a health insurance counseling program administered by the Fairfax Area Agency on
Aging.
The program assists older adults and
persons with disabilities that need help understanding Medicare, Medicare health
plans, Medicare supplemental insurance
plans, and prescription assistance plans,
including Medicare Part D. VICAP also
offers guidance with purchasing long-term
care insurance, sorting medical bills or forms,
and assistance with Medicaid problems.
Program counselors are volunteers who
have received special training on health
insurance issues and have been certified by
the Virginia Department for the Aging and
Rehabilitative Services and the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance.
Cont. p. 4
NOTE: The TTY number for all contacts is 711, unless otherwise stated.
For services for older adults, visit
www.fairfaxcounty.gov/olderadults
or call 703-324-7948.
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GAZETTE
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703-324-5479
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April COA Meeting
The Fairfax Area Commission on Aging (COA) is the
community advisory committee for the Fairfax Area Agency
on Aging. The COA meets on the third Wednesday of each
month, except August. The public is welcome to attend and
join in the comment period that begins each session. The
next COA meeting will be Wednesday, April 15, at
Noon, at the Providence Community Center, 3001 Vaden
Dr., Fairfax. For more information, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/
dfs/olderadultservices/coa.htm. For meeting access needs, call
703-324-5403.
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Art Beat: April is National Poetry Month:
By Julie Ellis
“A rose is a rose is a rose.” This line is from
Gertrude Stein’s poem “Sacred Emily,” written
in 1913 and published in 1922 in “Geography and
Plays.” Apparently Gertrude Stein said that in
the time of Homer “the poet could use the name
of the thing and the thing was really there.” This
was interpreted as meaning “things are what
they are.” This is very Zen-like to me.
In addition to April being National Poetry
Month, April 30 is National Poem in Your Pocket
Day. The idea is simple–select a poem you
love, carry it with you, then share it with family
and friends.
The Academy of American Poets recommends ways to celebrate this special month.
Here are some:
to meet other writers in your area and find out
about your local poetry writing community.
10. Start a poetry reading group.
11. Write a letter to a poet thanking them for
their work.
12. Ask the United States Post Office to issue
more stamps celebrating poets.
13. Read the first chapter of Muriel Rukeyer’s
inspiring book, “The Life of Poetry.”
14. Read Allen Ginsberg’s classic essay about
Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass.”
15. Sign up for a poetry class or workshop.
If you have a favorite poem, share it on April
30 with a friend or family member. My favorite
is by E. E. Cummings. Can you guess what it is?
To contact Julie Ellis,email jewelbeam1@yahoo.
com.
1. Sign up for Poem-a-Day and read a poem
each morning. Go to www.poets.org. I have
done this and enjoy reading them each and every
day. It helps me broaden my appreciation of the
arts.
2. Deepen your daily experience by reading
Edward Hirsch’s essay “How to Read a Poem.”
3. Memorize a poem.
4. Create an anthology of your favorite poems
on the website www.poets.org.
5. Encourage a young person to participate in
the Dear Poet project, www.poets.org.
6. Buy a book of poetry from your local bookstore.
7. Learn more about poets and poetry events
in your state.
8. Attend a poetry reading during the Creative
Aging Festival in May. A poetry reading will be
held at the Hollin Hall Senior Center, 1500
Shenandoah Road, Alexandria, 703-765-44573,
on Tuesday, May 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; and by the
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, on Friday,
May 22, 10 a.m.-Noon, at Jammin Java, 227
Maple Ave. E, Vienna, 703-255-1566.
9. Read a poem at an open mic. It’s a great way
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olderadultservices/volunteersolutions.htm.
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Free Health Insurance cont. from p. 1
your wishes, but it may not be possible to
anticipate all possible medical situations for
which your written health care directive might
apply. The best way to protect your interests,
however, is to execute both.
They are not connected with any insurance
company and their services are entirely free.
Counselors can assist you by explaining
policy benefits and help you to understand, file,
or resolve health insurance claims. Depending
on your needs, counseling can be provided by
telephone, in the program’s Fairfax office, or in
your home.
Many residents take advantage of the VICAP
Web page to help understand their health plan needs
or options. It contains a list of outreach events; an
electronic tool box to assist you with most related
issues; and a list of podcasts that explain certain
issues. Go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/olderadultservices/vicap.htm.
For more information, to schedule an appointment, or to arrange for a speaker for a
group, call 703-324-5851.
Are Advanced Directives Only for End-ofLife Issues?
No. Advance directives may address any
type of care in situations in which you cannot
Cont. p. 6
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Health Care Decisions cont. from p. 1
This authorization is called a “Power of Attorney
for Health Care.”
2. Written Health Care Directive
You also may state what kinds of health care
you want or do not want if it is determined you are
unable to express your own wishes. These instructions are referred to as a “living will.”
Why Create an Advance Directive?
An Advance Directive allows you to state
your choices for health care or to name someone to make those choices for you, if you
become unable to make decisions about your
medical treatment. It enables you to say “yes”
to treatment you want, or “no” to treatment you
do not want.
What Kind of Advance Directive Do I Need?
You may execute a power of attorney for
health care, a written health care directive, or
both. Of the two kinds of Advance Directives, a
power of attorney for health care is broader. A
written health care directive is helpful in stating
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National Volunteer Week—April 13-17
By Trina Mayhan-Webb, Director, Volunteer Solutions
“To the world you may be one person but to
one person you may be the world.” This is one
of my favorite quotes and is appropriate for our
volunteers!
Volunteer Solutions realizes that you, our
volunteers, make a difference every day in the
lives of individuals you serve. Our records show
that 3,789 volunteers logged in 103,721 hours of
service to 1,464 county residents who receive
help at home. Hundreds more benefit from your
services at our senior centers, Adult Day Health
Care Centers, and nursing facilities. A kind
word, listening ear, developed friendship, pet
stroke, ride to the doctor, or that organizational
task you provide make a client’s day a bit more
manageable. You give of yourself and bring
skills, compassion, life experiences, and humor
and ask for nothing in return, yet you receive
friendship, appreciation, and satisfaction from
those who need you most.
The value of volunteer hours according to
http://independentsector.org/volunteertime is
$24.49/hour. This means your volunteer hours
equal $2,540,127! This helps the county with
options to expand supports to help older adults
and adults with disabilities maintain their level of
independence.
Please accept our genuine, from the bottom
of our hearts “THANK YOU” for choosing our
organization, our population, and your community in which to volunteer. Allow us to recognize
you, our Volunteer Solutions volunteers, specifically the week of April 13-17 in the following
ways:
• 6-7:30 p.m. Pizza Social at the Government
Center, 12000 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax, in the main atrium/forum. Meet members of
the Fairfax Area Commission on Aging, your fellow
volunteers, and staff from each region of the county.
Door prizes will be awarded. RSVP to [email protected] by Thursday, April 9.
Friday, April 17
• 1:30-3 p.m. Tea Social and refreshments at the
Department of Family Services South County Office,
8350 Richmond Hwy., Room 221 A & B, Alexandria.
Test your knowledge with our volunteer trivia. RSVP
to [email protected] byThursday, April 9.
For more information, email VolunteerSolutions
@FairfaxCounty.gov, or call 703-324-5406.
Note: Only active volunteers may attend these
scheduled events.
Senior Centers and Adult Day Health Care
Centers will have a special recognition treat for
their volunteers. Contact your center directly for
more information.
Venture Into Volunteering
The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, in partnership with AARP, the Fairfax County Park
Authority, RSVP Northern Virginia, and The
Positive Aging Coalition are hosting a volunteer
fair, “Venture Into Volunteering,” on Thursday,
April 2, 10 a.m.-Noon. The event is free and
open to all adults, especially older adults and
retirees. Come learn how your talents can make
a difference to those in need in your community.
McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave.,
McLean. Call 703-704-6075or email Jeannine.Purdy
@fairfaxcounty.gov. To volunteer to assist with
planning future events, contact John Kort at
[email protected].
Monday, April 13
• 8-9 a.m. Coffee Social with light refreshments. Meet and chat with volunteer managers
in the Pennino Building Lobby, 12011 Government Center Pkwy., Fairfax. No need to RSVP.
Appreciation prizes will be awarded to our early
birds while supplies last.
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Health Care Decisions cont. from p. 4
You may appoint any adult (18 years or
older). This person needs to be accessible, but
he/she does not need to live in Virginia. When
you choose
sss your agent, make sure that you have
chosen someone who will be able to make
potentially difficult decisions about your care, is
willing to serve as your agent, and is aware of
your wishes. You also should choose an alternate in case your first choice is unavailable (for
make decisions for yourself. For example, an
advance directive may address psychiatric (mental health) issues, chronic disease issues, and
wishes about admissions to health care facilities.
Can I Just Say My Wishes Orally?
You should always share your health care
wishes with your loved ones and your doctors.
However, you may only create an Oral Advance
Directive if you have a terminal condition and tell
your wishes directly to your doctor. Also, putting
your wishes in writing reduces confusion about
your wishes since people often forget or misunderstand what was said.
Cont. p. 10
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What If I’m Unsure of What Health Care I
Might Want?
You should still execute an Advance Directive to describe the important values and beliefs
you have. You also can indicate your religious
beliefs. Often, these types of statements will
help others make appropriate health care choices for you when you cannot make them yourself.
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I Don’t Know Medical Terms So What Do I
Need to Say?
You can and should put your wishes in your
own words. Just describe as best you can what
medical care you do and do not want.
I’m Young and/or In Good Health. Do I Need
an Advance Directive?
Yes. No one knows what the future might
bring. For example, you might need someone to
make medical decisions for you in the event that
you suffer a sudden injury or illness (such as a
car accident). It is better to choose this person
in advance and tell him or her about your health
care wishes. If you do not choose someone in
advance, the law will assign a decision maker
who must guess about your wishes.
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Question: Is there a way I can use a will for
estate planning and still avoid the probate accounting process?
David A. Fontanella, Attorney
703.317.1927
Answer: Yes. Many people have come to
believe that the only way to avoid the probate
process is to use a living trust for estate planning.
They want to avoid probate because they believe it is complicated, expensive, and takes a
long time.
While the living trust is often the perfect
estate planning device for many people, it may
not suit the needs of a person or family of modest
means. Here is a way to avoid probate accounting that may fit your needs or the needs of your
family.
If your personal or family circumstances
permit, it is possible to draft a will and use the
provisions in the Virginia law for a procedure
known as a “Statement in Lieu of Settlement of
Account for a Decedent’s Estate.” After qualifying the personal representatives (the executors
or administrators) and filing the Inventory, it may
be possible to file this one-page form with the
Commissioner of Accounts and avoid the entire
burdensome and lengthy accounting process.
Here are the rules:
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1. All the distributees or residual beneficiaries
under a will must qualify as personal representatives. For example, a surviving spouse who has
children and intends that they all share equally in
the estate may appoint them all as co-executors
and thereby establish the basis for using the
Statement in Lieu of Account. Similarly, anyone
who appoints the residual beneficiary of a will as
the executor may avoid formal accounting by
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Estate Planning cont. from p. 7
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files an inventory with the Commissioner of
Accounts, the Commissioner’s office may suggest to the executor that a Statement in Lieu of
Account may be possible.
2. There must be assets in the estate in excess
of all debts and taxes that may be due. All
charges against the estate must be paid.
3. The executor must sign a tax certificate
certifying that all taxes have been paid in full or
that they will be paid if they become due later.
4. Six months must elapse from the date of
qualification of the executor before the Statement in Lieu of Account may be filed with the
Commissioner.
5. All specific bequests in the will must have
been distributed, and the receipts from these
beneficiaries must be submitted to the Commissioner.
6. The executor must certify that any person
entitled to a copy of the Statement in Lieu of
Account has been sent a copy.
This procedure may not be suitable for everyone. But, if you believe that your beneficiaries
also can be your co-executors, look into this
Statement in Lieu of Account procedure.
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Join a Senior Center—Let the Fun Begin!
Fairfax County residents age 55 and over may join any of the 14 senior centers sponsored by the
Department of Neighborhood and Community Services. There is an annual membership fee (for information,
go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs; call 703-324-4600, or email [email protected]).
Senior centers offer classes, health programs, computer/Internet access, trips, and opportunities to
socialize with others. The centers’ calendars are online at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ncs/calendar.htm. Scroll
down to find the senior centers’ calendars and select the month next to the facility. Lunch is available with
a suggested donation between $2 and $6 based on age and income. Lunch reservations must be made at
least 1 day in advance. Transportation may be available by Fastran bus at a nominal charge. Call your nearest
senior center for information. The City of Fairfax (www.fairfaxva.gov) and the City of Falls Church
(www.fallschurchva.gov) also sponsor senior centers and have their monthly schedules online.
+ Indicates a facility with a Senior+ program
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Burke/West Springfield
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2855-A Annandale Road
Falls Church, VA 22042
703-534-3387
Kingstowne
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Alexandria, VA 22315
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Lewinsville+
1609 Great Falls Street
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703-442-9075
Lincolnia+
4710 North Chambliss St.
Alexandria, VA 22312
703-914-0223
Little River Glen+
4001 Barker Court
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-503-8703
Lorton+
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Pimmit Hills
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703-734-3338
Wakefield
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Other Locations for Senior
Activities/Meals
Central Senior Center
Open Tuesdays & Fridays
15451 Lee Highway
Centreville, VA 20121
703-303-3939
City of Fairfax Senior Center
4401 Sideburn Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-359-2487
Providence
3001 Vaden Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
703-865-0520
City of Falls Church
Senior Center
223 Little Falls Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-248-5020
South County+
South County Govt.
Center
8350 Richmond Hwy,
#325
Alexandria, VA 22309
703-704-6216
David R. Pinn Community Center
10225 Zion Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-250-9181
Sully+
5690 Sully Road
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703-322-4475
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Huntington Community Center
5751 Liberty Drive
Alexandria, VA 22303
703-960-1917
Gum Springs Community Center
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Health Care Decisions cont. from p. 6
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While April showers bring May flowers,they
also bring the risk for severe weather. For
Fairfax County, this could mean anything from
severe thunderstorms to flooding.
Do you know what to do if your home is
impacted by severe weather? During the month
of April, be ready and take action to prepare for
weather that could affect you and your home.
1. Make a Plan: In case of severe weather,
would you shelter-in-place or evacuate? If staying put, make sure your home is prepared ahead
of the storm with clear gutters, and secure
anything that could blow away. Know where to go
in case you need to evacuate by establishing a meeting
place with your family. Go to www.ReadyNOVA.org
to customize your own emergency plan.
2. Build a Kit: Prepare an emergency kit for
you, your family, pets, and service animals.
Include food and water for at least three days
and any medications you may need. Place copies of important documents, like your insurance
policies, in waterproof containers to protect
them from potential water or storm damage.
Visit www.Ready.gov/build-a-kit for a complete
list of recommended items. Take the extra step
and have an emergency kit in your car, complete with
water and snacks. Preparation can be the difference between an emergency and a disaster.
3. Stay Informed: Go to the Fairfax County
Emergency Information blog at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/blog for changes in government services, such as the closure of Fastran
shuttles or county facilities. Sign up for Fairfax
Alerts at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/alerts to receive up-to-date weather, traffic, and emergency alerts straight to your personal email or phone.
Remember to follow local weather stations and emergency broadcasts as well. Severe weather can
impact us at any time. Be ready and resilient for
any kind of emergency this April.
For more information on preparing for an
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Forum to Discuss Villages
Independent Living Project
Villages help older adults stay in their communities by helping to coordinate and deliver
services and support within their neighborhoods.
The idea is simple, neighbor helping neighbor.
It works by village organizers, who are typically 50 and older, creating volunteer programs
for older adults in their community. The type of
village created varies widely and may include a
broad range of services such as rides to medical
appointments and home health care. It also
could include researching and negotiating with
service providers for reliable home repair services or discounts at local theaters. Many villages
also offer social activities and informational
seminars for their members.
The Long Term Care Coordinating Council is
promoting the village concept in the Fairfax
community and helping interested volunteers set
up villages in their neighborhoods by providing
them with guidance. They also assist existing
Fairfax area villages exchange information and
learn from each other. For additional information about the Long Term Care Coordinating
Council, go to http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/hd/
ltccc/.
A forum is scheduled for Thursday, April 30,
1:30-3:30 p.m., at the Providence Community
Center, Multipurpose Room 2, 3001 Vaden Dr.,
Fairfax.
The forum will include a welcome by Supervisor Smyth, an introduction to the villages’
concept by the county’s program coordinator
followed by a panel of individuals experienced
with the villages program. Come and see
whether establishing a villages program in your
neighborhood is something you’d like to pursue.
Fairfax County’s Independent Living Project
is a free 8-week series of educational seminars
for older adults including exercise to improve
strength and balance, presentations on county
services, healthy cooking demos, advice on how
to manage your health care and prescriptions,
and more. Preregistration is required and space
is limited.
• Fridays, May 1-June 19, 1-3 p.m.
Kingstowne Library, 6500 Landsdowne Centre,
Alexandria
To register, go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/
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Volunteer Opportunities
Fairfax County’s Volunteer Solutions program needs drivers in multiple locations for the
Korean Meals on Wheels routes. Vietnamese
Meals on Wheels needs drivers in Falls Church
and Annandale. A driver coordinator (bilingual
English/Korean) is needed for Korean Meals on
Wheels.
Meals on Wheels volunteers may choose
to drive weekly, biweekly, monthly, or be a
substitute. Meals are delivered weekdays
between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Volunteer Solutions also needs:
• Drivers for grocery shopping, errands, and
medical appointments.
Opportunities at Senior Centers:
• Knitting/crocheting, meditation, current
events, and book club leaders in McLean;
• Square dance, ballroom dance, basic guitar,
basic Spanish, American Sign Language, ESL,
art, and certified arthritis exercise instructors in
McLean;
• Canasta card game leader in Annandale;
• Pilates and ballroom dance instructors in
Annandale;
• Front desk volunteers, weekdays, 10 a.m.-2
p.m., to check-in participants, answer phones,
and do data entry in Falls Church;
• Art, mosaic, and jewelry-making instructors
in Annandale and Alexandria;
• Ballroom dance instructor in Alexandria;
• Teachers for beginning Spanish and
beginning Italian in Alexandria;
• Chair exercise instructor in Annandale.
Opportunities at Adult Day Health Care
Centers:
• Front desk volunteers, weekdays, 9:159:45 a.m. in Alexandria;
• Social companions, Mondays, 3-5 p.m. in
Alexandria;
• Pianist in Herndon; pianist/singer in Alexandria;
• Lunch assistants to set tables, cut up food,
serve lunch in Herndon; assist with lunch and
play cards in Annandale.
For more information on any of the Volunteer
Solutions’ opportunities, call the Volunteer Intake Line
at 703-324-5406, email [email protected], or go to www.fairfaxcounty.gov/dfs/
olderadultservices/volunteer-solutions.htm.
The Jewish Council for the Aging needs
volunteers for the 50+ Employment Expo at the
Sheraton Premiere, Tysons Corner, on Tuesday,
May 26. Shifts are 9 a.m.-Noon and 11:30 a.m.
-2:30 p.m. Volunteers receive a free t-shirt and
lunch. Go to www.accessjca.org/50plusjobexpos/,
email [email protected], or call
703-324-5406 with questions about volunteering.
The Alzheimer’s Association needs volunteers to serve on the walk planning committee.
The committee meets once a month for one hour
in theFairfaxoffice.Volunteerswillhelpwithcommunity
awareness and outreach activities. Call 703-359-4440
or go to http://act.alz.org/2015novawalk.
The Lincolnia Senior Doll Makers need
volunteers to craft “teaching dolls” for hospitalized children. These dolls offer comfort, and help
the physician explain the procedure. Help is
needed with tracing patterns, cutting, sewing,
turning and stuffing, crocheting hair to attach to
the head, and finishing details. They meet on
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-Noon, at the Lincolnia Senior
Center, 4710 N. Chambliss St., Alexandria. Call
Terri Eldridge at 703-354-6656.
The Hospital Elder Life Program needs
volunteers at Mt. Vernon Hospital to work with
older patients during their hospital stay. Volunteers work a weekly 3-hour shift to help with
mobility, meal assistance, therapeutic activities,
and relaxation to keep patients engaged, and to
prevent mental and physical decline. Go to
www.inova.org/help, email susan.heisey@inova.
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Healthy Aging and Exercise
Like most people, you’ve probably heard
that physical activity, including exercise, is good
for you. If you’re already active, keep it up. It
may even be time to push yourself a little harder,
try a new activity, or find new ways to add
exercise to your daily life.
Regular exercise and physical activity are
important to the physical and mental health of
almost everyone, including older adults. Being
physically active can help you continue to do the
things you enjoy and stay independent as you
age. Research also is finding that exercise is
critically important for maintaining a healthy
brain. Regular physical activity over long periods of time can produce long-term health benefits. That’s why health experts say that older
adults should be active everyday to maintain
their health. In addition, regular exercise and
physical activity can reduce the risk of developing some diseases and disabilities that develop
as people grow older.
In some cases, exercise is an effective
treatment for many chronic conditions. Studies
show that people with arthritis, heart disease, or
diabetes benefit from regular exercise. Exercise
also helps people with high blood pressure,
balance problems, or difficulty walking. Studies
also link exercise to improved learning and
memory in older adults.
Physical activity and exercise are a little
different but both refer to any voluntary movements you do that burn calories. Physical activities are activities that get your body moving like
gardening, walking the dog, raking leaves, and
taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Exercise on the other hand is a form of physical
activity that is specifically planned, structured,
and repetitive such as weight training, tai chi, or
an aerobics class.
With spring just around the corner, think
about some things you could do to help your
body stay limber and your mind sharp like
walking, swimming, gardening, or dancing. Consider joining a local recreation center.
There are many ways to be active every day.
Find something you enjoy doing, include it in your
regular routine, and try to increase your level of
activity over time.
Source: National Institutes of Health, National
Institute on Aging
Fairfax Area Commission on
Aging to Receive Public
Comment
The Fairfax Area Commission on Aging will
receive public comment at the Franconia Governmental Center, Community Room, 6121 Franconia Rd., Alexandria, on Wednesday, May 20,
at Noon. The purpose is to seek a waiver for the
Fairfax Area Agency on Aging (FAAA) from the
Older Americans Act requirement that at least
5% of Title III-B federal funding be spent on inhome services (OAA, Section 321).
In the Fairfax area, in-home services are
streamlined and integrated with Fairfax County
Adult Services (AS). Volunteers supplement AS
in-home services by providing shopping, transportation, and other assistance.
The small FAAA Residential Repair & Renovation program supplements Housing Department programs. This results in a blend of services for older adults to remain in their own homes
and communities.
Written comments may be submitted by
Friday, May 8. Send comments to the Fairfax
Area Commission on Aging, 12011 Government
Center Pkwy., Suite 708, Fairfax, VA 20035, Attn:
Mena Nakhla, or email mena.nakhla@fairfaxcounty.
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For more information, contact Carol Blackwell at [email protected] or call 571-236-6933.
A memory cafe is a place for those with
Alzheimer’s and other related dementias and
their caregivers to find resources, support, and
companionship. It is a community of caring
individuals who come together twice a month for
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games such as bean bag toss, bocce, bingo,
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movie.
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Designate individuals to go shopping for groceries, clean the house, plan fun activities for the
grandkids, make a few meals, etc. It’s OK to
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raises the top when the temp hits 80 degrees. I
put a work light with a 100-watt bulb inside in
case the nightly temps are forecast to go below
40 degrees.
The cool crop seeds—spinach, kale, mustard, kohlrabi, and peas—are easier to get
started. I soak them for a day or so, drain and
wrap them in a moist paper towel, and put them
in covered containers and refrigerate for 2-3
days until they just start to germinate. Some will
go directly into the garden, others will go into
seed flats for transplanting when the weather
settles, and some will be for sale at the Oakton
Farmers Market, which starts in mid to late April.
We celebrated my birthday last month. The
birthday honoree gets to choose the menu and
I love my wife’s fried chicken. She uses the flour,
egg, and bread crumbs method and it comes out
nice and crispy. I use the same method for
seafood except I substitute cornstarch for the
flour to produce a crispier product, which is a
trick I learned from a Chinese chef.
My favorite presents were the recordings of
music that are my favorites. I make a list of
songs and the kids record them.They bring back
great memories.
All of a sudden, it’s time to scramble! I read
about not being lulled into a state of false
security just because we have snow all over the
place and the temps are below freezing. Now
we’re getting 60 degree temps, the snow is
disappearing, and it’s time to garden and plant
seeds. No time to make the garden pretty after
cleaning up or making it look organized, but not
to worry, there will be plenty of time for that.
Soil temps are extremely important when
planting. Cool weather crops can take temps as
low as 40-45 degrees, but growth won’t take off
until the soil gets to about 50-55 degrees. The
warm weather crops—tomatoes, peppers,
etc.—need a minimum of 65 degrees to safely
promote growth. I use a soil thermometer to
check the temp to a depth of 3” for shallow
rooted plants—lettuce, kale, mustard—to a depth
of 6-8” for the deep rooted plants—tomato,
peppers, eggplant, and okra. The garden temps
will depend on the amount and duration of sun it
gets. Some of my previous articles have information on how to speed up the warming process.
Until next month, happy gardening!
I’m bringing in some compost and putting it
into a metal pan, putting it in the oven at 190
degrees for about 1-2 hours depending on the
amount. I’ll mix in 1/3 vermiculite and 1/3 perlite,
fill the seed trays, and water them from the
bottom. I’ll soak the tomato, eggplant, and
pepper seeds for a day, which will gain about a
week’s worth of germination. I put them into the
oven with a 25-watt bulb covered with newspaper with a sign over the on/off switch. The
tomatoes will germinate in about three days, the
peppers in five days and the eggplant in about six
days.
Source: Joe Belsan is an organic gardener and
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I have a 2-bulb 48" fluorescent light in the
basement with a base of books underneath
making it easy to adjust the height of the tray to
the lights as the seedlings grow. If the temps
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Transportation Programs
SHEPHERD’S CENTERS
Seniors On-The-Go! is Fairfax County’s
discount taxi voucher program for adults who
are 65 or older, residents of Fairfax County or
the City of Fairfax, and have an annual income
of $40k or less as an individual or $50k or less
as a married couple. Participants are eligible
for 16 $33 discounted coupon booklets per
year at a cost of $20 each. To register, call 703877-5800.
Fairfax-Burke
What: Adventures in Learning Classes, including Gentle Yoga, World Issues, Health, and
Book Club.
When: Mondays, March 30-May 11, 8:30
a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 5114
Twinbrook Rd., Fairfax
Cost: $30 for all sessions
Information: Call 703-426-2824 or go to
www.scfbva.org.
TaxiAccess is Fairfax County’s discount
taxi voucher program for individuals who are
residents of Fairfax County or the City of Fairfax
and registered users of MetroAccess.
Participants are eligible for 8 $33 discounted
coupon booklets per year at a cost of $10 each.
To register, call 703-877-5800.
For more information on transportation
options for older adults, call the Aging, Disability
and Caregiver Resources Line at 703-3247948.
Oakton-Vienna
What: Open House and Registration for Adventures in Learning. (Classes are Thursdays,
April 23-June 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., and include
Bridge, Tai Chi, a Health Series, and National
and World Affairs).
When: Thursday, April 16, 10 a.m.-Noon
Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of
Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Rd., Oakton
Cost: $40 for all sessions
Information: Call 703-281-0538 or go to www.scov.
org.
Fairfax County
Services for Older Adults
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Adult Day Health Care
Adult Protective Services
Care Management/Social Work
Caregiver Support and Respite
In-Home Care
Health Insurance Counseling
Meals on Wheels
Nursing Homes and Assisted Living
Recreation, Transportation, and More!
Annandale-Springfield
What: Fundraiser Music Event: The NOVAAnnandale Symphony Orchestra.
When: Friday, April 17, 8 p.m.
Where: Ernst Cultural Center, Northern VA
Community College, 8133 Little River Tnpk.,
Annandale
Cost: $15 (free parking)
Information: Call 703-941-1419.
Information specialists can discuss these
and other services for older adults, adults
with disabilities, and caregivers in the Fairfax
area. Call 703-324-7948, or go to www.fairfax
county.gov/olderadults.
The Golden Gazette is
available in large-print
format. Call 703-324-5633.
Division of Adult and Aging Services
Adult Protective Services
Adult Services
Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
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Suite 708
Fairfax, VA 22035-1104
Please Deliver by April 1
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
April 1. 7-8:30 p.m. Calling all
potential and existing knitters
and crocheters! Come join us
to discuss, learn, and share
knitting and crocheting ideas
and projects. Free. George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Tnpk., Annandale. Call
703-256-3800.
April 11. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Free
Health and Wellness Fair for
adults 55+ and their caregivers. Features medical screenings, free exercise class demonstrations, and educational
opportunities from over 30 local vendors to enhance the
physical and mental well-being
of older adults. Vienna Community Center, 120 Cherry St. SE,
Vienna. Call 703-255-7801 or go
to www.viennava.gov.
April 13. 7-9 p.m. Cooking
Techniques—Reducing Salt
with Fresh Herbs for adults
55+. Lecture and demonstrations by Chef Robert McKeon.
Free. Reston Community Center, Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza N., Reston. To
register, call Karen Brutsche at
703-476-4500or gotowww.reston
communitycenter.com.
April 15. 1-2:30 p.m. Container
Gardening. Learn what flowers
and herbs grow best in containers and how to arrange
them. Plant a small container
to take home. Call 703-4356530 for reservations by April
10. $10 RA/members, $14/nonmembers. Walker Nature Center, 11450 Glade Dr., Reston.
April 18. 11 a.m. Earth Day
Celebration. Learn about the
changing environment, including composting and other green
practices. End the celebration
by recycling old household
materials into fun new items.
$5/county, $7/noncounty.
Eleanor C. Lawrence Park,
5040 Walney Rd., Chantilly.
Call 703-631-0013.
April 23. 3-9 p.m.
April 24. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
April 25. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
April 26. Noon-5 p.m.
Used Book Sale. 75,000 books
in 80 categories sponsored by
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the Friends of the George Mason Regional Library, 7001 Little River Tnpk., Annandale. Call
703-256-3800.
April 27. 2 p.m. Victimization of
the Elderly and Senior Population. This presentation discusses issues concerning criminal
victimization of older adults, the
impact it has on their lives, and
preventivestrategies.Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library, 7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church. Call
703-790-8088.
April 30-May 28 (Thursdays).
10 a.m.–Noon. Class on Living
Better with the Internet, taught
by Marymount University faculty and students. Free. Falls
Church Community Center, 223
Little Falls St., Falls Church.
Call 703-248-5027 to register
(class #260719).