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Assisting older adults with aging in place

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Senior Loneliness vs. Solitude: Embracing Alone Time Without Feeling Lonely

January 30, 2025

Getting older often means coping with a changing lifestyle. It is common for older folks to lose touch with friends, spend more time indoors, and slow down or stop participation […]

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How can Seniors Ensure Personal Safety when Using Transportation?

January 27, 2025

Seniors deserve the opportunity to get out of the house and continue to embrace a fulfilling social life, a strong connection to high-quality medical care, and the ability to attend […]

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The Healing Power of Storytelling Circles for Lonely Seniors

January 2, 2025

As people age, their friend groups tend to thin; from others passing away to mobility challenges making sustained friendships difficult, it is common for older folks to maintain a smaller […]

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Creating an Age-Friendly Transportation Plan for Your Community

December 30, 2024

Transportation is an important part of anyone’s life at any age. From going to the store for essential groceries to being on time for doctor’s appointments and even attending family […]

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How Virtual Friendships Are Alleviating Senior Loneliness

November 25, 2024

People often associate getting older with growing more solitary. As friends and family begin to pass away and mobility and cognition decline, the opportunity to maintain close bonds with others […]

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Guide for Using Public Transit Options as a Senior

November 4, 2024

Public transit services can be useful for anyone, but they are especially valuable for older folks. These individuals may no longer be able to drive a car safely, but they […]

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Handling the Transition from Child to Caregiver

October 21, 2024

For any family, an adult’s parents getting older can be a challenging time. The people who previously provided care for them transition into a role in which they themselves require […]

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Encouraging Fitness and Nutrition for Older Parents

October 7, 2024

Your parents getting older comes with its own set of challenges, from mobility differences to changing dietary needs. Families struggling to keep their older parents active and healthy might feel […]

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111 Church St. NW
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Vienna, VA 22180
(703) 281-0538

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Since 1998, the Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has been dedicated to improving the quality of life as we age, through supportive programs and services, personal enrichment and volunteer engagement that enable our senior neighbors to live full and productive lives while aging in place.

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