Healthy Aging
Lectures & Events
Join us each month for an educational and engaging lecture on a topic related to health, aging, and living well. At VHC Health, we cover a variety of topics and bring in experts to keep you informed and to provide you with resources in the community. Lectures and events are held virtually or in person. See below for more details.
Falls Prevention Fair
Tuesday, September 24, 10 AM – 12 PM
Lubber Run Community Center
Learn from experts about fall risks and prevention strategies. Informational booths, activities and screenings will be available, including fall risk assessment, balance and strength exercises, medication review with a pharmacist, home modification techniques and blood pressure and vision screening. Fair is hosted in partnership with the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance.
No registration required. Free parking up to 4 hours.
Supplements: To Take or Not to Take?
Friday, October 11, 1:00 PM
It is confusing to try and decipher all of the “research” and media hype about various supplements. Join Lisa Muras, a Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator with VHC, to learn about some of the most common nutritional supplements (multivitamins, protein powders, immunity boosters, herbs, etc.) and to what extent they may play a role in your diet and overall health. The talk will provide an overview of the supplement industry and what to consider when making supplement choices.
To register for this free webinar, CLICK HERE
Self-Care and Caregiver Resilience Webinar
Friday, November 22, 11 AM – 12 PM
Join Dementia Education and Outreach Coordinator Sydney Palinkas, LMSW, CDP for a discussion on self-care for caregivers. Sydney will discuss strategies that are beyond superficial self-care. She will move away from the myth that self-care is about “treating yourself.” Instead, Sydney will discuss developing a toolbox to allow individuals to stay resilient in the face of challenges.
Free, but please register via this link, or call 703.558.6859
VHC Health - Senior Health Department:
703.558.6859 or seniorhealth@vhchealth.org
