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
Mental Health and Dementia in Older Adults
This Care Partner Training will explore the critical relationship between mental health and dementia in older adults. It delves into how conditions like depression, anxiety, and stress can influence the onset and progression of dementia. We will will learn about the challenges in differentiating between mental health issues and dementia symptoms, and the importance of comprehensive evaluation in making accurate diagnoses. We will also highlight strategies for improving the well-being of older adults by addressing mental health concerns and offering early intervention techniques, fostering a holistic approach to dementia care.
This class will be held both virtually and in-person in Fairfax. Please select your attendance type when you register.
The in-person session will be held in the Mazawey Education and Support Center, 3955 Pender Drive, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA 22030.
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
Dr. Emmi Scott, PhD
Dr. Emmi Scott is a fellowship-trained clinical neuropsychologist with specialization in neurodegenerative diseases, particularly memory disorders and movement disorders at Inova. Prior to joining Inova, she practiced as an assistant professor of neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
As a neuropsychologist, Dr. Scott sees adult patients who have concerns about memory loss or cognitive changes, as well as those with established neurodegenerative or neurological conditions. In addition to her expertise in cognitive disorders, Dr. Scott has a weekly clinic for individuals with functional neurological disorders, including functional movement disorders and nonepileptic seizures, where she offers consultation and treatment services.
Dementia Capable Care Specialist (DCC) Training
Dementia Capable Care (DCC) is an evidence-based dementia and behavior training program designed for health care workers that makes a sustainable impact.
Earners can apply specialized approaches using Dementia Care Specialists at Crisis Prevention Institute’s (CPI) Dementia Capable Care Model to:
(a) optimize function, safety, and quality of life through person-centered and cognitively supportive approaches using Allen Cognitive Levels and Model
(b) apply CPI’s Crisis Development Model℠ to prevent and de-escalate distress behaviors and
(c) support families.
Earners of this designation are leaders in a dementia capable workforce and advocates of a Dementia Capable Society.
Cost is $200 per person.
This course is a hybrid format. Learners will complete a 4 hour online class prior to the in person class. After you complete this registration you will receive an email from crisisprevention.com to start the online class.
In person portion details: May 14, 2025 1:00pm - 5:30pm at The Trillium Tysons - 1620 Boro Pl, Tysons, VA 22102
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 Reston Community 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.
