Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Training
Whether you're brand new to caregiving, or you just want to brush up on a specific topic, Insight is here to help! We offer a variety of caregiving classes throughout the year, specifically geared towards family care partners providing care for a loved one at home. Most classes are free, and open to the public.
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What's Offered?
Types of Classes
Specialized classes are offered for care partners to build their skills and confidence while learning more about new topics, services, and dementia resources in the community. These sessions can be one more tool in your belt to being a stronger care partner! Classes and workshops are offered on a variety of topics throughout the year, both in-person and online.
Getting started
- Care Partner Trainings - free, one-time classes offered on a variety of topics to help care partners learn new skills and resources available. Typically offered both in-person and virtually.
- Virtual Dementia Tour - free hands-on experience to simulate the effects of dementia. It is designed to help care partners better empathize with their loved ones and provide better care. Offered in-person several times throughout the year.
Go more in-depth
- Caregiver Bootcamp - free, multi-session training for care partners to learn more all in one day! Bootcamps are offered several times each year on a variety of helpful topics for care partners.
- Caregiving at a Glance Workshop Series - 5 week series that walks through our popular Caregiving at Glance guidebook with the help of experts in the field. Offered several times throughout the year, both in-person and virtually.
- Community Workshops - Insight works with numerous area partners to offer additional training opportunities throughout the year, such as the Caring for You, Caring for Me workshop series, Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium Conference, and more!
And there's more!
- Author presentations and book discussions - Hear from and chat with popular authors on topics related to memory and cognitive impairments and caregiving support.
- Movie Screenings and Q&A - Enjoy a film screening related to memory and cognitive impairments, and stay for a Q&A to learn more!
- Special guest and expert speakers - Experts in the field present on topics related to caregiving, legal needs, financial plans, and more.
- Community presentations - Insight presents for other groups and organizations, many of which are open to the public. If you miss a class here, join us in your neighborhood!
Join Us!
Upcoming Classes
Caregiver Bootcamp
Join Insight for a free, Saturday morning training event covering many essential caregiving topics!
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Questions for the Neurologist
Dr. Jennifer Pauldurai, MD
INOVA Neurology
It’s important to gather as much information from your doctor as you can. Asking the right questions can help you navigate your appointments and this journey.
10:00 am - 11:00 Am
What is an Aging Life Care Manager?
Lisa Bagby, OTD, OTR/L, MHA
Independent You, Senior Services
We will learn about the role of an Aging Life Care Manager and how they support older adults and their families in navigating the complexities of aging.
11:00 am - 12:00 Pm
Creating a Dementia Friendly Home
Jacqueline S. Green OTR/L
Bal Therapy, LLC
We will explore how making simple changes to your home can help a person with dementia maintain independence, stay safe, and continue enjoying their routines and activities.
*** Respite care available*** Please contact Melissa at: melissa.long@insightmcc.org by April 12, 2025 to request respite care for this event.
Lewy Body Dementia and Current Research Studies
Today in the United States, there are no medications approved for the treatment of dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and only a single drug approved for Parkinson's disease dementia (PDD; the other major form of Lewy body dementia [LBD]), and that is only approved to treat hallucinations and delusions. That is changing. In fact, within the last 6 months alone, researchers have reported promising results from three different Phase 2 clinical trials in people with LBD. In this presentation, you will learn the results of these trials, hear about scientific breakthroughs that are speeding progress in LBD trials, and learn where to find out more if you or someone you know may be interested in volunteering for ongoing or future research studies.
Zoom link provided upon registration.
Presenter
Keith Fargo, PhD
Director of Scientific Initiatives
Lewy Body Dementia Association
Keith N. Fargo, PhD, is the Director of Scientific Initiatives at the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Dr. Fargo earned his PhD in Neuroscience from Indiana University, where his research focused on the effects of hormones on the structure and function of spinal cord neurons that control movement. In his current role at the Lewy Body Dementia Association, he is responsible for the research activities of the LBDA, including the flagship LBDA Research Centers of Excellence, a network of 20 of the nation’s leading academic medical institutions focused on advancing our understanding of the disease, improving care, and carrying out clinical trials for Lewy body dementias.
Better Brain Health as You Age
Learn more about age-related changes in memory and learning, and practices to keep your brain sharp! Learn what to expect, what’s “normal,” and when it’s time to seek a doctor’s input.
This class is presented by the Insight team at the Little River Glen Senior Center, please RSVP with the contact listed below!
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Contact Us!
Contact our Education Team at educate@insightmcc.org or 703-204-4664.
