Event Listing
Listed below are a few of our upcoming events. Please take a look at our Event Calendar for a full listing!
The café is an opportunity for caregivers and their loved one with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or in the early to early mid-stage of their dementia journey to meet with others for support, companionship, and fun! The program provides structured activities to promote reminiscence, cognition, and engagement. There is also time to share in conversation and get to know others in a safe, supportive environment.
The Memory Cafe at Falls Church Arts meets on the second and fourth Fridays of the month. This group is offered in partnership between Insight and The Kensington Falls Church. Insight staff will lead engaging brain games during the 2nd Friday session, and Sally Evans, Falls Church Arts Instructor will lead arts activities during the 4th Friday session.
To ensure we have space and program supplies for each participant, we ask that you please register in advance. We look forward to seeing you at the next cafe!
Take the path to certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners! All health care professionals and front-line staff who work in the health care industry are encouraged to attend. This is the required seminar for those pursuing CDP certification, to qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. To see if you qualify, please visit the NCCDP website at www.nccdp.org. You are also welcome to just come for the education!
The seminar will cover the following modules: Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment, Communication, Feelings, Depression, Repetitive Behavior, Paranoia, Hallucinations, Wandering, Hoarding, Aggressive Behaviors, Catastrophic Reactions, Intimacy and Sexuality, Personal Care, Pain, Nutrition, Activities, Environment, Staff and Family Support, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Spiritual Care, and End of Life.
Cost is $250 per person. A cancellation fee of $75 will apply.
Space is Limited. Payment for the student handbook must be received one week in advance of the class to ensure course enrollment. No form of taping is allowed in the seminar. A Student Handout Notebook will be provided. This seminar is approved through InsPac for nurses in most states for an additional fee of $49. Information will be provided to you during the class.
Trainer: Dawn Jefferson, Education and Support Coordinator
Insight Memory Care Center will offer free, confidential memory screenings and educational materials to people with concerns about their memory or who want to check their memory now for future comparison.
Register for a 30-minute time slot between 9:30am-2:00pm by calling 703-970-3601.
This group is specifically designed for those who are caring for a parent. Get to know others in this unique situation while sharing practical caregiving tips, personal concerns, and celebrating successes with others in the same boat.
This group meets virtually on the third Tuesday. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please register and you'll receive Microsoft Teams Meeting information to join!
Care Partner Meet-Ups are an informal way for current families to meet, chat, and get to know one another! You are welcome to stop in and stay as long as you'd like. We offer meet-ups in both Fairfax (1st Fridays at 10am) and Sterling (3rd Wednesdays at 10am) once a month.
This group is specifically designed for individuals who have received a recent diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or who are in the early stages of memory loss. Get to know others who are in a similar situation, learn more about your diagnosis, and have the opportunity to share personal concerns and successes.
This group meets at Insight - Fairfax on the third Wednesday. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please register and you'll receive reminders to join us!
The café is an opportunity for caregivers and their loved one with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or in the early to early mid-stage of their dementia journey to meet with others for support, companionship, and fun! The program provides structured activities to promote reminiscence, cognition, and engagement. There is also time to share in conversation and get to know others in a safe, supportive environment.
The Fairfax Memory Cafe meets on the third Wednesday of the month. To ensure we have space and program supplies for each participant, we ask that you please register in advance. We look forward to seeing you at the next cafe!
We’ll explore how family caregivers can use sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell to create meaningful connections, reduce distress, and enhance comfort and well-being for loved ones living with dementia.
This program is presented by the Insight Memory Care Team at Ashleigh at Landsdowne.
Register by emailing Sean.Jenney@rui.net
This group is specifically designed for the unique needs, challenges and experiences of LGBTQ+ care partners for individuals living with dementia. Get to know others in a safe space, and have the opportunity to share personal concerns and successes. This group is led by Dawn Jefferson.
This group meets virtually on the third Wednesday. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please register and you'll receive the new Microsoft Teams link and reminders to join us!
All are welcome to attend this support group for family and friends of those with dementia and other memory impairments. This group allows care partners to problem-solve, discuss issues, and connect with each other regarding dementia in every-day life. This group will also include practical resources and guest speakers throughout the year.
This group meets virtually on the third Thursday of the month. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please register and you'll receive the Microsoft Teams link to join!
