Building Your Care Team For Success

Building Your Care Team By Kristine Dwyer, LSW Life was significantly changing in the home of Helen’s parents. Her father’s tremors had increased and his falls had become more frequent in recent weeks. He also had difficulty sleeping and caring for his personal needs....

SeniorNavigator for Fredericksburg Region

www.seniornavigator.org is a free on-line resource for seniors and their families in the Fredericksburg region (and across the Commonwealth) to research and receive information relevant to seniors. Categories covered include: Aging Well, Caregiving, Community,...

MHAF Walk for Mental Wellness

Gather your friends, family, and coworkers and join the 9th Annual Walk for Mental Wellness on May 14, 2016! ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS 4 AM Wednesday, May 11. After that date, you may register at the Walk on Saturday, May 14. When you walk, you support: Helpline, a...

Preventing Falls

Many serious injuries result from falls in and outside of the home.  Our Tips for Preventing Falls sheet provides helpful suggestions to make your home and environment safer.

Understand the Risk of Stroke

In the United States, stroke is the fourth leading cause of death, killing over 133,000 people each year, and a leading cause of serious, long-term adult disability.  Stroke is an emergency and a brain attack, cutting off vital blood flow and oxygen to the brain....