Tag: seniors

By Denise Dunbar | [email protected] Clarification: The data presented in this article regarding cases at long-term care facilities is cumulative, not point-in-time.  Statewide, more than 60%...

By Missy Schrott | [email protected] Hermitage Northern Virginia, a long-term care facility located at 5000 Fairbanks Ave., has reported 12 positive cases of COVID-19. Two residents...

By Jennifer Sarisky When you’re ill and unable to speak for yourself, where would you like to be and with whom? What kind of care...

By Cele Garrett In the best of times, our older neighbors are at the greatest risk of feeling socially isolated and lonely. This is especially...

By Luke Anderson | [email protected] PK Move, a nonprofit that offers parkour and natural movement programs, is now offering an electronic book download for seniors...

By Barbara Waters The Alexandria Commission on Aging is a 21-member citizen body appointed by city council to advocate on behalf of older Alexandrians. Since...

By Cody Mello-Klein | [email protected] Independent and assisted senior living community Hermitage Northern Virginia is undergoing renovations to its first floor, according to a news...

By Luke Anderson | [email protected] As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread globally, Alexandria residents and businesses are bracing for an outbreak. Some are already...

By Pamela Austin Most people want to live independently in their home as long as possible. But as people age, they may experience limited mobility...

By Carol Downs Taking an active role in your health care means working together as a team with your doctor, along with nurses, physician assistants,...