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Assisting older adults with aging in place

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Strategies to Keep Senior Loved Ones Connected and Engaged

March 24, 2025

Growing older usually means changing habits and adapting to new routines. Many older folks spend more time at home without careful attention. This trend can lead to loneliness and eventual […]

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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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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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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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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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Traveling with Aging Parents: Tips for Safe and Enjoyable Trips

September 16, 2024

Going on family trips is often a source of great excitement and even better memories. But with your parents getting older, these trips can quickly become stressful and even painful […]

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How Transportation Tailored to Seniors Improves Their Independence

August 5, 2024

One of the most challenging aspects of life with a senior family member is the moment you need to ask for the car keys. Many older folks gradually lose their […]

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111 Church St. NW
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Vienna, VA 22180
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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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