Gigi Amateau, Trauma-Informed Care Lab Director for the VCU Department of Gerontology and the Virginia Center on Aging, will lead this Caregiver Speaker Series session, Preventing Caregiver Burnout: The Value of Self-Care. This session will explore caregiver fatigue and offer practical strategies to prevent burnout, highlighting the importance of self-care and techniques caregivers can use at […]
Representatives from the Henrico Department of Social Services will provide an overview of the Medicaid Long-Term Care application process, eligibility criteria, and services available to recipients, including paid personal care. A representative from Public Partnerships LLC will explain who is eligible to serve as a paid caregiver and guide participants through the steps to get […]
Learn practical strategies to help prevent falls and create a safer environment for the older adult you care for. In this session, a fall-prevention expert will share guidance on maintaining a safe home setup, while trauma injury specialists will discuss ways to improve balance, review important medication considerations, and outline additional techniques that can reduce […]
The Henrico County Department of Community Revitalization will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Fairfield Area Library, 1401 Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA 23223. The public hearing provides the public with an opportunity to express opinions on community development needs in Henrico County and past performance of community […]
The Henrico County Police Division is hosting two educational information sessions about Domestic Violence during the month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These events called “I’m Asking, For a Friend…” will be held on: Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Fairfield Area Library (1404 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA […]
The Henrico County Police Division is hosting two educational information sessions about Domestic Violence during the month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. These events called “I’m Asking, For a Friend…” will be held on: Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Fairfield Area Library (1404 N. Laburnum Avenue, Henrico, VA […]
Are you interested in becoming a foster parent? Please attend the Henrico County Department of Social Service’s free information session to learn how you can support local children and their families. Representatives from Social Services will review eligibility requirements, resources the county and state will provide to foster parents, the different ways you can open […]
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in partnership with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), we will host Drug Take Back Day events at three different locations within Henrico. Come stop by any of these locations to safely and anonymously dispose of your unneeded, or old prescription drugs to ensure they do not […]
Join us at Fairfield Library at 1401 N. Laburnum Ave on Tuesday March 4th, March 11th, and March 18th as we tackle challenging topics for caregivers supporting older adults in Henrico. We will end the series with a Senior & Caregiver Expo on Tuesday, March 25th at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center to learn about resources to assist […]
Join us at Fairfield Library at 1401 N. Laburnum Ave on Tuesday March 4th, March 11th, and March 18th as we tackle challenging topics for caregivers supporting older adults in Henrico. We will end the series with a Senior & Caregiver Expo on Tuesday, March 25th at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center to learn about resources to assist […]
Join us at Fairfield Library at 1401 N. Laburnum Ave on Tuesday March 4th, March 11th, and March 18th as we tackle challenging topics for caregivers supporting older adults in Henrico. We will end the series with a Senior & Caregiver Expo on Tuesday, March 25th at Eastern Henrico Recreation Center to learn about resources to assist […]
Henrico’s Outreach & Engagement Agency will host the Winter Emergency Preparedness Event in partnership with Office of Emergency Management, Dominion Energy, AAA, and the Virginia Bureau of Insurance. Each organization will share information to ensure you, your home and vehicle are prepared for winter. A live-stream option will be available.