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Listed below are a few of our upcoming events. Please take a look at our Event Calendar for a full listing!

 


Kensington Reston Aphasia Memory Cafe

The Kensington Reston Aphasia Memory Cafe is a monthly social gathering for caregivers & loved ones with progressive aphasia and mild memory loss.

Deepen connections with your loved one and build new support networks in a safe, supportive and engaging environment. The Kensington Reston is partnering with Insight Memory Care Center to host Memory Café, a monthly engagement program of activities, recreation, peer support and socialization for individuals showing early signs of memory loss and progressive aphasia and their caregivers. Every gathering is geared toward keeping the mind active during the early stages of progressive aphasia and improving communication and connection between caregivers and loved ones to the greatest degree possible.

Caring for You, Caring for Me Workshop

Caring for You, Caring for Me (CFYCFM) provides education and support to caregivers through a series of flexible learning modules, helping caregivers take better care of themselves, collaborate effectively with professional caregivers, and be the best advocate possible for their care recipient.

This five-part, interactive training course has been designed to help family caregivers develop skills that most benefit them, including building relationships with professional caregivers to increase cooperation, understanding and support. CFYCFM provides opportunities for learning ways to cope with the stressors of being a caregiver, accessing resources, discovering ways to work together with others to reduce frustrations and barriers in the caregiver role, sharing common concerns, and recognizing that caregivers are not alone.

This event is a partnership with Elderlink - Fairfax Area Agency on Aging. CFYCFM is a free signature program of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving.

In-home respite services may be available on a sliding fee scale for caregivers who would like to participate but are unable to make arrangements for their loved one. Three weeks advanced notice requested if respite services are being requested. Please note respite services would be provided in-home and the workshop is held in person at Insight - Fairfax.

Dance for Brain Health

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
11:30 am12:30 pm

Based on CDC reports, research shows that the areas of the brain that control memory and skills such as planning and organizing improve with exercise. Dance has the added dimensions of rhythm, balance and music that enhance the benefits of simple movement – plus, it’s fun! This class is appropriate for persons living with dementia, their caregivers and anyone interested in preventing health conditions associated with cognitive decline.

The class will include:

Stretch and Warm-up: A series of gentle stretching and warm-up exercises inspired by the principles of Brain Dance, preparing the body and mind, creating a harmonious state for the dance experience that follows.

Follow Along Dance: Get ready to groove to a fantastic selection of music spanning different decades.

Guided Improvisation: You will move in your own way, expressing yourself freely on the dance floor. There are no wrong moves here; just dance from the heart.

Insight Memory Care Center will provide brain exercises and tips to take with you, this class is presented by Art of Movement, a Workhouse Arts Foundation Program at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.

New to Insight Memory Care Center? Want to learn more?

Events are offered on the 3rd Thursday of the month from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Come and see our programs in action, meet the staff, and learn more about resources available.

9:30-10:00 am | Meet and Greet
10:00-10:30 am | Tour of Insight Programs in Action

 
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Paintings & Pairings Sponsor Kick-Off Event

Join us for a peek at this year's sponsorship opportunities!

Network with industry professionals over drinks and appetizers, and celebrate with us as we get ready for this year’s gala. Exclusive sponsorship benefits available for those who attend and commit to a 2024 Paintings & Pairings sponsorship!

Appetizers generously provided by The Providence Fairfax.

Please kindly RSVP by Thursday, March 14.

 
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