Resources for Aging LGBTQ+: Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity with Older Adults
Around 3 million LGBTQ+ adults are over age 50, and those that receive a dementia diagnosis face a particularly challenging set of circumstances. Many, including care partners, face disproportionately high levels of social isolation and stigmatization as they age, making it difficult to find support. Join us to learn about resources and safe supports.
This class will be held both virtually and in-person in Fairfax. Please select your attendance type when you register.
- In-person attendance in Fairfax is limited to 20 participants. The session will be held in the Mazawey Education and Support Center, 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030 (directions).
- Virtual attendees will receive Zoom information prior to the class.
This program is a part of our monthly Care Partner Training series. All sessions are FREE, and held the second Wednesday of each month from 1:00 to 2:30 pm.
Presenter
Jennifer Brown
Community Relations Manager, Seabury Resources for Aging
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1.Dining Room & Kitchen
Coming in the participant entrance you enter the dining area and kitchen, a spacious area with seating for 60.
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2. Art Therapy Room
A separate room provides dedicated space for art therapy, as well as arts activities throughout the week.
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3. Main Activity Room
The main activity room provides a large space for big group programs, and can be divided for smaller activities for our Blue and Orange groups.
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4. Multi-Sensory Room
This room uses sensory stimulation to calm those who are agitated, or awaken those in the later stages of the disease.
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5. Shower & Bedroom
Showers can be provided in a separate bathroom. The bedroom and nurses station all adjoin to provide optimal care.
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6. Open Floor Plan
The day center layout is designed for dementia; conducive to wandering with no dead ends.
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7. Later Stage Activity Room
Coral participants receive individualized activity plans and more one-on-one assistance with activities.
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8. Outdoor Space
1,000 square feet of outdoor space with areas for gardening, active games, activities, and conversation.
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9. Education & Seminar
Dedicated seminar space for educational programs, support groups, workshops and more!
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10. Early Stage
Dedicated, separate space for our early stage programs, Reconnections and the Mind and Body Workshop.
Locations
"I feel blessed to have lived near IMCC so my husband could participate in such a caring, comprehensive program."