We were happy to collaborate with the Arlington Neighborhood village on the National Senior Health & Fitness Day Arlington Style on May 25th, 2022. At the event, we met with different senior citizens of the Arlington Neighborhood, did vital sign checks, gave memory screening, grip strength, and so much more! We took this wonderful opportunity […]
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V-MOB Virtual Training
This training is only for current MOB coaches who want to become certified to deliver MOB virtually, too. The V-MOB virtual training will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022.
SAIL Leader Training
The sail leader training will be held on August 5, 2022, at Lubber Run Community Center.
A Matter of Balance Coach Training
A Matter of Balance Coach Training Friday, June 24, 2022; 9:00 am - 4:00 pm at Sequoia Plaza I, Conference Room D.
Home Safety Education Panel
The Fairfax Area Agency on Aging invites you to the upcoming Free Panel Conversation for Family Caregivers of Older Adults and/or Adults with Disabilities. Panelists: According to the National Safety Council, research has shown since 2020, 113,500 people died from preventable injury-related home deaths. This number continues to increase every year. In this panel conversation, […]
Virtual Center for Active Adults
Please join in a variety of fun activities such as fitness classes, special presentations, interactive games, and much more! Participate in our classes hosted virtually. You may join in as many activities as you would like and share this information with friends! Brought to you by these partners: Arlington County, Fairfax County, Prince William County, […]
BRAIN HEALTH ACADEMY: UsAgainstAlzheimer’s
UsAgainstAlzheimer’s has announced the launch of the Brain Health Academy. They are offering this year’s Academy, including six continuing education credits, free of charge to anyone interested in learning how to reduce the risk of dementia and the relationship between lifestyle habits on brain health. In collaboration with the American Society for Aging (ASA), the […]
Research Implementation in CEnR
Readings: Bauer, M. S., Damschroder, L., Hagedorn, H., Smith, J., & Kilbourne, A. M. (2015). An introduction to implementation science for the non-specialist. BMC psychology, 3(1), 1-12. Nelson, G., Kloos, B., & Ornelas, J. (2017). Creating transformative change in community mental health: Contributions from community psychology. In M. A. Bond, I. Serrano-García, & C. B. Keys (Eds.), APA […]
Research Collaboration in CEnR
Readings: Greenfield, E. A., Black, K., Oh, P., & Pestine-Stevens, A. (2022). Theories of community collaboration to advance age-friendly community change. The Gerontologist, 62(1), 36-45. Sargent, L., Slattum, P., Brooks, M., Gendron, T., Mackiewicz, M., Diallo, A., … & iCubed Health and Wellness in Aging Transdisciplinary Core. (2022). Bringing transdisciplinary aging research from theory to practice. The Gerontologist, 62(2), […]
Research Participation in CEnR
Readings: Cornwall, A. (2008). Unpacking ‘Participation’: models, meanings and practices. Community development journal, 43(3), 269-283. Gilmore-Bykovskyi, A., Croff, R., Glover, C. M., Jackson, J. D., Resendez, J., Perez, A., ... & Manly, J. J. (2021). Traversing the aging research and health equity divide: toward intersectional frameworks of research justice and participation. The Gerontologist, gnab107.
