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 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!
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 Cafe 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 cafe!
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!
Dementia Capable Care - 2nd Edition Training
Dementia Capable Care (DCC) Training is an evidence-based dementia and behavior training program designed for health care workers that makes a sustainable impact. This advanced training focuses on practical solutions to preventing and de-escalating behaviors.
What You Will Learn:
• How to utilize person-centered care to enhance quality of life
• The common causes of dementia symptoms
• Functional cognitive levels and associated abilities at each stage of dementia
• Key care approaches for each dementia stage
• Strategies to enhance communication, prevent distress behaviors, and minimize
behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia
This course is a hybrid format. Learners must complete a 4-hour online training prior to the in-person class.
After you complete this registration, you will receive an email from crisisprevention.com to start the online asynchronous training, which must be completed independently before the in-person class on July 13.
Upon completion of the full training, participants will earn the Dementia Capable Care Specialist Credential (DCCS). Your DCCS verified digital credential, and badge is valid for 2 years. You will receive a Certificate of Completion documenting the Contact Hours earned that may be eligible for CEUs, depending on your field.
Presented by: Lindsey Vajpeyi, an Approved Certified Instructor of CPI's Dementia Capable Care 2nd Edition Training Program
Registration closes July 5
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!
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 and Sterling 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!
