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!
Do you have a friend or family member with Lewy Body dementia? Join us for this group to learn more about this specific type of dementia, and share with others who also have loved ones with the disease.
This group meets virtually on the fourth Tuesday. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please register and you'll receive the Microsoft Teams link to join!
Come have fun and learn all about improv and the power of "Yes And..." The spontaneous and playful nature of improv stimulates creativity, memory recall, and verbal expression, helping to keep the brain engaged. Because improv focuses on the present moment rather than past experiences, it allows individuals to participate without fear of making mistakes, boosting confidence and reducing frustration.
Individuals with memory and movement disorders are welcome to attend with a family member or friend. No experience needed!
Thanks to our partners - Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center and Resonance Improv Alliance!
A Deeper Dive into The Five Dementias:
This program will explore five common types of dementia, including how their symptoms, causes, and progression can differ. Participants will gain a better understanding of the distinguishing features of each condition, signs to watch for, and why recognizing the type of dementia can be important for care and support.
Guest speaker: Lindsey Vajpeyi from Insight Memory Care.
RSVP to Clint by email: clawhorn@thewoodlandsccrc.com
Aging in Place with Dementia: Creating a Safe and Supportive Environment
Join a panel of experts for an informative workshop focused on creating a safer, more supportive home environment for a loved one living with dementia. Learn how the home can impact safety, independence, and quality of life, and discover practical strategies for reducing risks, improving accessibility, and adapting living spaces as needs change. Gain guidance on home safety, modifications, long-term planning, and housing options to help families make informed decisions and confidently prepare for the future.
Panelists:
Tippi Geron, OTR/L, Aging Life Care Manager, Continuum Care Strategies
Ray Patel, CAPS, CEAC, Next Day Access
Carmen Hendricks, CAPS, TruBlue Home Service Ally of Vienna
Kellie Ackerman, CSA®, Compass
This group is specifically designed for those who have lost a family member to dementia. Insight is partnering with Capital Caring Health to offer this group. Anyone looking for bereavement support is welcome to join.
This group meets virtually on the first Tuesday. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please register and you'll receive the Microsoft Teams link to join!
This group is specifically designed for care partners whose loved one has received a diagnosis of frontotemporal degeneration. Get to know other families who are in a similar situation, while also learning practical caregiving tips and sharing personal concerns and successes.
This group meets virtually on the first Tuesday. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please register and you'll receive the Microsoft Teams link 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 Fairfax (1st Fridays), Sterling (3rd Wednesdays), and Alexandria (1st Wednesdays) once a month.
This class helps care partners evaluate long-term care options, including in-home care, assisted living, and memory care, and provides essential guidance on successfully navigating the transition process.
Free Lunch provided at 12:00pm.
Lunch 12:00-12:30pm
Class 12:30-1:30pm
Join us to meet other people with Parkinson’s and their families as we learn from local experts and encourage each other, and leave with a feeling of hope and purpose that you can get the most out of life, maintain your independence, and continue to enjoy all that life has to offer.
This group meets at Insight - Fairfax on the first Wednesday from 12:30pm to 2:00pm. All support groups are complimentary and open to the public. Please contact Sonia for more information.
*In addition, Inova Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center (IPMDC) offers a Dance for PD class in partnership with Lucy Bowen McCauley and the Center for Ballet Arts next door! Join them on Wednesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 noon before this meeting! Learn more about Dance for PD.
