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Paying for Care

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A multigenerational family enjoys a moment together at home, illustrating the wider impact of elder care services.

Virginia Department of Aging Programs in Fairfax

Virginia's aging-services programs serving Fairfax — what the Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) provides, how to access, and how it combines with federal Medicare and Medicaid.

David Thompson

Aging in Place
Paying for Care

A family sits together discussing important information — the kind of decision elder care services help with.

Cost of Elder Care in Fairfax in 2026

Real Fairfax-area 2026 numbers for every elder care service — companion, personal care, home health, adult day, 24-hour, facility — plus funding paths.

David Thompson

Aging in Place
Paying for Care

An elderly couple cooks with their granddaughter — home-based elder care services in everyday life.

How Much Do Elder Care Services Cost in 2026?

The real numbers — by service, by hour, by month — plus the four funding paths most families use to make the math work.

David Thompson

Aging in Place
Paying for Care