McLean Senior Source (MSS) Refers Older Adults in McLean to Critical, Helpful, and Life-Enriching Services

McLean residents already benefiting from neighbor-helping-neighbor volunteer efforts

McLean, VA July 11, 2013—Seven weeks after Dranesville Supervisor John Foust’s office hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony launching McLean Community: A Village for all Ages (MCVA), one of the core programs McLean Senior Source (MSS) is fielding calls from McLean residents.

MSS is a free information source about services and resources that residents may need but often don't know exist. Staffed by Fairfax County-trained volunteers, MSS seeks to support McLean residents choosing to stay in place, stay informed, and stay connected.

Volunteers are fielding questions like:

·         I can no longer drive.  Who can I call for transportation to my doctors and to do my grocery shopping?

·         What activities & groups could my parent join to meet people in their age group, and volunteer with, in McLean?

·         Where can I go to improve my computer skills?

MSS provides information on services and resources that help residents with a range of issues including greater community involvement, daily living solutions, aging education, entertainment & enrichment choices, financial help & management, health & wellness, housing solutions, health insurance, legal resources, recreational facilities, social connections to transportation & accessibility.  Referrals are for services and resources provided by Fairfax County government, faith-based, and other nonprofit organizations.

The three ways to reach MSS include:

1) Phone: 703-300-1751

2) Email: McLeanSeniorSource@gmail.com

3) Visit:  the McLean Community Center lobby during operating hours, Tues, Wed, Thurs from 10 am to 2 pm.

“We are pleased to be able to direct our neighbors to the resources already available within our community they may be unaware of and we look forward to helping McLean older adults stay in place, stay informed and stay connected” shared MSS Leader, Betty Yurkewitch.

About McLean Senior Source (MSS)

The origins of McLean Senior Source date back to October 2011, when Supervisor Foust convened a forum at Capital One headquarters in Tysons Corner.  The focus of the Forum was to make McLean a more supportive community, with a focus on the changing needs of older adults. Over 100 community group representatives and interested individuals attended and unequivocally confirmed the need for a “village of services” to support older adults and adults with disabilities  who desired to “stay in place,” and live independent and active lives.  Forum participants created MCVA and the first service is the McLean Senior Source (MSS). To learn more about MSS, visit: www.McLeanSS.weebly.com

Media Contact: Renuka Chander, Chair, MCVA 703-734-1580