Truro prides itself on being an inclusive neighborhood, committed to ensuring that all residents can enjoy a fulfilling and connected life within the community. Here are some helpful resources available to neighbors.
Resource Guide for Older Adults, People with Disabilities, and Caregivers
Aging Well, a guide from Fairfax County Department of Family Services, provides information on services, programs, recreational activities, educational opportunities, and community engagement for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health, asserts that effective planning for aging in place must address home safety, transportation, household chores, personal care, money management, health care, and meals. An example of the free resource materials available from NIA include: Advance Care Planning, Caregiver’s Handbook, What Do We Know About Healthy Aging? SERVICES HOTLINE FOR OLDER ADULTS & CAREGIVERS: (703) 324-7948 / M-F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Medicare, the United States federal medical insurance program, provides coverage for about 1.6 million people in Virginia who qualify. You can get Medicare if you’re 65 or older or have a qualifying disability.
