DEPARTMENT of FAMILY SERVICES

July 2025

Diana Artemis: Tragedy is Not the End, It’s the Beginning

Experiencing trauma in early childhood can affect a person throughout their life. It takes resilience and determination to move forward, find purpose and achieve personal growth. Despite a difficult start in life, Diana Artemis has lived a life of adventure and accomplishment. Now enjoying a much-deserved retirement, she devotes much of her time to helping others, grateful for the life she has built.

SHAPE Plan Year Two Update

The SHAPE the Future of Aging Plan is Fairfax County’s strategic plan designed to guide efforts in building programs to support older adults, adults with disabilities, and caregivers in the Fairfax area. The plan acts as a North Star for Adult and Aging, helping us to understand the needs of older adults and their caregivers. It also helps community-based organizations that serve and support these groups.

Strengthening Bones One Bite at a Time – Nutrition for Osteoporosis Prevention

Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones weaken and become more fragile, leading to an increased risk of falls and fractures. Millions of Americans are affected by low bone density or osteoporosis. Good nutrition is protective against the onset of osteoporosis.

How to Help Someone You Love with a Hoarding Disorder

If someone you care about has a hoarding disorder, you might worry about them and find it hard to understand how they can live with so much stuff. You may fear for their health and safety because of the living conditions in their home. It can be tempting to step in and get rid of all their stuff. However, this approach will not fix the problem, and it could make things worse.

July 2025 Table of Contents

Read these additional articles online:

• Celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 35th Anniversary
• Family Caregiver Support: Family Caregiving and Recreation
• Long-Term Care Facility Discharges: What You Need to Know
• Now Open: Arbor Row Center for Ages 50+ in Tysons
• Metro Launches a New Bus Network
• Bumper to Bluff: How to Avoid Parking Lot Repair Scams
• ElderLink Classes
• Volunteer Teresa Barry Joined the Body Safety Program to Help Keep Children Safe
• Summer Days, Giving Ways
• Fairfax Area Commission on Aging
• Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
• Mature Living – Hoarding
• Need Help Staying Cool This Summer?
• July Community Calendar

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