Each year, more than one in four older adults experience a fall and there are over 3 million emergency department visits for falls by older adults. Falling once not only doubles a person’s risk of falling again, but can lead to a decrease in daily activities due to fear of falling. (Facts About Falls |…
Every day at Habitat DC-NOVA, we work towards building communities where everyone can thrive. One way we ensure that we address this goal is by working with older audiences through our home repair and aging-in-place services. This May, we celebrate Older Americans Month, a time to honor the resilience, wisdom, and enduring contributions of older…
Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia (Habitat DC-NOVA) has served families in Washington, D.C. & Fairfax County, Arlington County, and the Cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, and Fairfax for 34 years. Learn more about our programs and how we support families in building strength, stability, and shelter! We can continue supporting local…
