Arlington County Commission on Aging

04/20/2020

We all hear the same things: wash your hands, don't touch your face, stay at home, stay 6 feet away from others. Viruses live on boxes and plastic and doorknobs and.

03/03/2020

02/16/2020

By Mayukh Saha / Truth Theory Loneliness amongst old people is common across the world. According to studies, more than half of the people who are …

02/12/2020

Yesterday, the Trump Administration released its FY 2021 budget proposal. Rather than proposing policies that would secure a better future for older adults, this budget doubles down on cutting and decreasing access to the bedrock programs older adults rely on to survive. The President’s budget is ...

01/22/2020

On the bright side, advances in medical science and a push for healthier lifestyles might extend the quality of life for aging boomers. Among clouds on the horizon: ageism, strained long-term care …

01/06/2020

Virginia should consider this.

The measure is hailed as a monumental achievement for advocates working nationally to tackle the rising and formidable costs of care work and old age.

01/02/2020

As a family caregiver for my mother who died last year at the age of 96, I benefited greatly from the peace of mind and financial security of having paid family leave benefits from my employer, AARP. The benefit was there when I needed it most: to be present for significant caregiving issues,…

12/30/2019

Like blood pressure, loneliness needs to be recognized as a key wellness indicator

12/19/2019

This is great news.

County Board members enthusiastically and unanimously passed six amendments to the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance intended to open up more elder care housing in Arlington. Developers can now build elder care facilities across 18 zoning districts, after being limited to a handful of possible lo

12/06/2019

A little kindness goes a long way for lonely adults during this season