Happy Holidays (and a few reminders) from all of us at NVFPA!
This time of year is filled with joy, love and festivities. We wish a happy and safe season to all of our community partners. Keep falls prevention in mind when deciding your New Year’s resolutions! And, don't forget to check out all our events planned for 2020!
2020 Alliance Membership Meetings
The NVFPA Steering Committee meets quarterly on the 4th Thursday from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Here are the dates for 2020:
January 23, April 23, July 23, October 22
Meeting locations TBD. For more information, email Sara Pappa at spappa@marymount.edu.
PLEASE help us spread the word about our upcoming leader training:
Sail Leader Training
January 16, 2020; 8:00am- 1:00pm
Cost: $40
Location: Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads
3430 S Jefferson St, Falls Church
AMOB Leader Training
Feburary 20th, 2020; 8:30am- 4:30pm
Cost: $60
Location: Government Center Complex, conf. room 7
12011 Government Center pkwy, Fairfax
Check out our website for listings of current programs in our area as well as resources for SAIL and AMOB leaders. You can also send us information on evidence-based falls prevention programs you are offering and we will add them to our site!
The 2020 Aging in America Conference Join American Society on Aging in Atlanta, March 2020, to learn
the best practices and gain insights from leaders in the field
about the current state of aging in America.
The 2020 conference will have a strong focus on critical and emergent topics facing the field of aging, as well as cutting-edge and responsive programmatic, research, policy and advocacy efforts
For more information and to register for the event click here.
Virginias Govenor's Conference on Aging May 12, 2020
The 2020 conference will provide the opportunity for participants to take an active role in making Virginia a better place to live for our aging population. The one-day conference will include breakout sessions in three focus areas and keynote speakers that will bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. The conference will yield recommendations to current and future policy makers on measures to be taken to make Virginia one of the most livable states for all ages. Visit www.vgcoa.com for details.
Alliance Members
Members of the Alliance enjoy many benefits, including:
Recognition as a member on the NVFPA website and in other community-facing materials;
Ability to link your organization’s website to the NVFPA member website page;
Priority access to NVFPA resources, e.g. referrals of leaders and coaches, available facilities for programs, and more;
Networking and professional development opportunities;
Access to expertise and best practices related to fall prevention;
Connection to local, regional and state initiatives regarding falls and falls prevention;
Vendor eligibility at internal NVFPA events and exhibits, with reduced vendor rates available.
Click hereto view the current list of Alliance members.
