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
Diagnosis Dementia: Now What?
It can be quite a shock - or a sense of relief! - after diagnosis. Start to plan ahead while also adjusting to life with someone who has dementia.
This virtual presentation is hosted by DFA of Northern Prince George's County and presented by Insight. Please contact the event contact below to register and receive the virtual link.
How Will We Pay for Care: Financial Considerations - Virtual Presentation
The financial burden of long-term care and caregiving can be substantial. Discover various options available to help manage the costs associated with this critical aspect of caregiving.
Please register and you will receive Zoom information prior to the class.
Presenter
Arvette M. Reid, Client Services Director, SEIA
Arvette has worked as a Sales and Marketing professional for more than 20 years. She spent over fifteen years in the Senior Housing and Healthcare industry, where her tenure spanned the range of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Nursing Care, Dementia and Hospice Services. This spectrum of experiences now uniquely informs her current role as Client Services Director with SEIA, a Forbes 100 wealth management firm, where she is working for the Thomas West practice and breaking new ground with the Lifecare Affordability Plan®, a pioneer service that bridges the gap between senior healthcare services and financial planning. Arvette brings the financial and healthcare worlds together, making a powerful impact in serving families holistically.
Why Food Matters
Maintaining a healthy diet is essential for overall well-being at any age. A balanced diet that includes lean proteins, plenty of fruits and vegetables, and limits added sugars is beneficial for everyone. However, as we age—especially after 65—eating well can become more challenging.
Medical conditions common in older adults, such as malnutrition, osteoporosis, and vitamin or iron deficiencies, can result in significant and unhealthy weight loss. Additionally, age-related changes in metabolism and digestion may lead to unintended weight fluctuations. As you age, lifestyle factors and personal circumstances can also make it harder to maintain healthy eating habits.
This Care Partner Training will address these challenges and provide realistic options to help meet nutritional needs and maintain healthy eating habits for you and your loved ones!
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
Liz Wing, Chefs for Seniors
Owner Liz Wing has called Washington, DC home for more than 10 years. It’s where she met her husband, Aaron Ferguson, who is an integral part of Chefs for Seniors. Inspired by their love for cooking and caring for others, they launched Chefs for Seniors to serve their community.
They are honored to offer balanced, healthy meals to seniors while living their value statement of doing well while doing good. Aaron’s finance background and Liz’s marketing acumen makes them a well-rounded team. True to their love of cooking together, on the weekends they are often grilling out and hosting dinner parties with friends and family.
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Contact Us!
Contact our Education Team at educate@insightmcc.org or 703-204-4664.
