Staying Home: Making Smart Choices for Easy Living

Small changes in your home can make a big difference in your life. They can make your home a space that enables you to thrive as your living situation changes and make life easier for visitors to your home—from grandchildren to adult children and friends. Attend this free workshop to find out how simple changes to your home can create an environment where everyone is welcome, and everyone can flourish.

AARP is teaming up with Rebuilding Together-AFF and Fairfax County Department of Family Services to bring you Staying Home: Making Smart Choices for Easy Living. This free community workshop includes presenters who will share practical tips to minimize the financial costs of home modifications and to keep your home safe and healthy. County exhibitors will be on hand to share information about local resources available.

In an AARP survey, eight out of 10 people age 45 and older say they want to remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible. If you’re one of them, this workshop is for you! You will get comprehensive advice, tips, and checklists for getting your home in top form for comfort, safety and long-term livability and you’ll hear from experts on how to fund home renovations both large and small.

Light complimentary refreshments will be served.

No products or services will be sold or promoted.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request. For more information, please contact Claudia.Vila@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-5426; TTY 711.