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Our vision for aging is that citizens living in Virginia’s Rappahannock Rapidan area — the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock — retain their sense of place and community, serve and contribute to that community, and are assured of help when needed from family, friends, neighbors, and place of worship, as well as from helping organizations and a responsive government. All seniors are valued and are able to move smoothly though a continuum of care in a manner reflective of their individual needs and preferences.
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An Initiative by Business, Government, Foundations & Non-Profits to Help Virginia Ride the Age Wave
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Culpeper Community Conversation on Aging: Culpeper recently hosted its annual Community Conversation on Aging with an expert panel presentation by community leaders Frank Bossio, Lee Kirk, Jim Charapich, Pastor Brad Hales, and guest speaker Alan Rasmussan. This year's conversation was focused on healthful aging. Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Charapich said, " I was honored to be invited to speak at the Aging Together – Culpeper Community Conversation – 2009 last week at the Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community. I was asked to talk about the business impact of the statistic that one in four Culpeper Residents will be over the age of 60 by the year 2020." Continue reading Jim's article.
Watch an exciting video featuring Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot with host Bill Moyers.
 Bill Moyers speaks with Lawrence-Lightfoot, one of America's leading educators and author of THE THIRD CHAPTER: PASSION, RISK, AND ADVENTURE IN THE 25 YEARS AFTER 50. Lawrence-Lightfoot envisions a much needed cultural shift in our attitudes toward youth and age — a need based on simple demographics. People are living longer and remaining engaged and vital — about 76 million Americans are now in what Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot has dubbed "the third chapter" of life. Continue.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Care Consumer Confidence Index
 As lawmakers' discuss comprehensive health reform legislation amidst the back drop of a struggling national economy, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) released the first-ever monthly measure of consumer confidence in American health care. It reports 86% of Americans believe health reform is an important part of addressing the nation's economic crisis. Learn more about RWJF's interest in health reform.
Maximizing Seniors’ Autonomy and Independence in the Least Restrictive  Setting
Kathy Pryor, attorney for the Virginia Poverty Law Center, recently conducted CLE training for lawyers with an interest in elder law. The seminar, "Maximizing Seniors' Autonomy and Independence in the Least Restrictive Setting," included topics such as Guardianship, Medical Treatment, Family Disputes, Nursing Homes, Money Follows the Person, Housing and more. Fourteen attorneys attended and nearly one-third waived the registration fee to instead provide two pro bono cases for Rappahannock Legal Services. This training was the result of a partnership between Aging Together and Virginia Poverty Law Center and made possible through a grant from the American Bar Association Partnerships in Law and Aging Programs. Click here to read notes from this continuing education program.
Senior Legal Resources (for attorneys)
Aging Together and Rappahannock Legal Services have teamed up to increase legal resources for older adults in the region, offering senior and caregiver legal clinics as well as attorney training on elder law and resources. One product of this collaboration is the Senior Resources handout listing several programs and services for older adults, ranging from Adult Protective Services to Social Security benefits. This initiative has been made possible thanks to funding from Partnerships in Law & Aging Program of the Borchard Foundation Center on Law & Aging and the American Bar Association Commission on Law & Aging.
Mature Adult Vacation Bible School
On August 4-6, Reformation Lutheran Church will sponsor a Mature Adult Vacation Bible School for those 50 or better. The theme is "Healing." This will be a wonderful opportunity to grow in faith. Program includes free dinner, music, bible study, and a craft. No fee, however space is limited. Contact Pastor Brad Hales, 415 S. Main Street, Culpeper, 540/825-1376.
AARP Driver Safety Program
Fauquier Hospital and AARP will sponsor a Driver Safety Program on Saturday, August 1, from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Sycamore Room of Fauquier Hospital. The program is designed for motorists 50 years and older. Cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Bring a bag lunch.
Aging Together County Team & Regional Workgroup Meeting Summer Schedule:
Culpeper August 6, 10:00 a.m. Reformation Lutheran Church, 415 S. Main St., Culpeper. Contact: Jenny Biche 540/825-7615 or jbiche@agingtogether.org. No July meeting.
Fauquier September 15, 1:00 p.m. Fauquier Hospital Chestnut Room, Hospital Way, Warrenton. Contact: Vicki Vance 540/351-1063 or Vvance@agingtogether.org. No July or August meeting.
Madison August 18, 1:30 p.m. Madison Dept. of Social Services Board Room, Main Street, Madison. Contact: Jenny Biche 540/825-7615 or jbiche@agingtogether.org. No July meeting.
Orange August 12, 9:30 a.m. Triad Office, 127 Belleview St., Orange. Contact: Nancy Rhoades 540/718-0620 or nrhoades@agingtogether.org. No July meeting.
Rappahannock August 27, 1:00 p.m. Rappahannock Library, Rt. 211, Washington, VA. Contact: Amy Kretz 540/675-2531 or akretz@agingtogether.org. No July meeting.
Caregiver Education & Support August 5, 3:30 p.m. DayBreak Adult Day Healthcare Center, Rt 729 Eggbornsville Rd., Culpeper. Contact: Nancy Wells 540/829-5764 or nwells@culpeperhospital.com. No July meeting.
Health & Wellness August 14, 9:00 a.m. Culpeper Hospital board room (inside cafeteria). 500 Sunset Lane, Culpeper. Contact: Monica Creel 540/825-7615 or administration@piedmontunitedway.org. Barbara Crierie 540/316-2600 or crierieb@fauquierhealth.org.
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