Event Listing
Listed below are a few of our upcoming events. Please take a look at our Event Calendar for a full listing!
This group is specifically designed for care partners whose loved one has received a recent diagnosis of MCI or is in the early stages of dementia. Get to know other families who are in a similar situation, while also learning caregiving tips and sharing personal concerns and successes
This group meets virtually on the second Tuesday at 1:00pm. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please register and you'll receive the Microsoft Teams link to join!
Making the decision to move a loved one into memory care is one of the hardest things a family will face. This workshop walks care partners through every stage of the process — from knowing when the time is right, to understanding transfer trauma, to making move-in day go as smoothly as possible. You'll leave with practical tools: what to bring, what questions to ask when you tour a community, and how to stay meaningfully connected to your loved one after the move. We'll also talk honestly about the guilt, grief, and relief that come with this decision — and how to find support for yourself along the way. Whether you're just beginning to consider memory care or are in the middle of the transition right now, this session will meet you where you are.
This class will be held in-person in Fairfax. You are signing up to attend in-person.
This workshop is presented by Dawn Jefferson, Education and Support Coordinator at Insight Memory Care Center, in partnership with Arden Courts of Fair Oaks.
This event is complimentary, but space is limited. Register soon.
Please email or call Cindy Oplinger with questions - Office: (703) 383-0060
; Coplinger@arden-courts.com
This class will help care partners understand how dementia affects family relationships, offer practical tips for communicating with one another, and provide effective strategies for working together as a care team. Free Lunch provided at 12:00pm.
This group is specifically designed for care partners whose loved one has received a recent diagnosis of MCI or is in the early stages of dementia. Get to know other families who are in a similar situation, while also learning caregiving tips and sharing personal concerns and successes
This group meets on the second Wednesday. All support groups are free and open to the public.
This virtual information session is for individuals recently diagnosed with dementia and their loved ones. We will explore what dementia is (and isn’t), what to expect early on, the emotional impact of a diagnosis, and practical next steps. Participants will also learn ways to live well with dementia and have time for questions in a supportive, welcoming space. Complimentary. This class content is the same each month.
This group will offer a safe, welcoming and private setting for caregivers to share their caregiving experiences, connect with others going through the same journey and receive insight from an expert. There will also be group discussions and educational presentations about relevant caregiving topics.
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 Sterling Memory Café meets on the second Thursday 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 café!
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.
