[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 9 (Wednesday, February 2, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E144-E145]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE FAIRFAX COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ADULT DAY HEALTH CARE 
                  PROGRAM UPON ITS 25 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

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                             HON. TOM DAVIS

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 2, 2005

  Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to the Fairfax County Health Department 
Adult Day Health Care Program as it prepares to celebrate its 25th 
anniversary.
  The Fairfax County Adult Day Health Care centers provide a safe, fun 
and therapeutic environment for the frail, the elderly and adults who 
need supervision during the day due to cognitive and/or physical 
impairments. Each center has a registered nurse who monitors the health 
status of each participant; a therapeutic recreation specialist who 
designs daily activities to enhance cognitive and physical function and 
to offer opportunities for socialization; and several program 
assistants who

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lead the daily activities and provide personal care to the 
participants. In addition, the program is designed to provide respite, 
education, and support to family caregivers.
  The first Fairfax County Adult Day Health Care Program center opened 
its doors in Annandale on January 3, 1980. The Annandale center was the 
first public nonprofit elderly daycare facility in Fairfax County. This 
program was an exemplary example of inter-agency collaboration, a 
visionary approach to providing long-term care services, and innovative 
use of county resources. Over the next 22 years, four additional 
centers were opened including: the Lewinsville Adult Day Health Care 
center in June 1985, the Lincolnia Adult Day Health Care center in 
January 1990, the Mount Vernon Adult Day Health Care center in July 
1990 and finally the Herndon Harbor Adult Day Health Care center in 
June 2000. In 2006 the county is planning to open a sixth adult day 
health care center in Fairfax City.
  In 1986, the Annandale and Lewinsville Adult Day Health Care centers 
were the recipients of the National Achievement Award given by the 
National Association of Counties. The centers were recognized for their 
new and innovative programs.
  Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to thank the Fairfax County 
Health Department Adult Day Health Care Program for the immeasurable 
contributions they have made to the community by taking care of the 
sick and elderly. I congratulate the program on its successes over the 
last 25 years and wish for continued success in the future. I ask that 
my colleagues join me in applauding this outstanding and distinguished 
institution.

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