Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) for Early Onset Dementia Diagnosis
This Care Partner Training will provide an in-depth understanding of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for individuals diagnosed with early onset dementia. Learn more and gain valuable insights into navigating the complexities of SSDI claims, ensuring you can effectively advocate for your rights and secure the financial support you or your loved one needs.
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
Sharon Napper, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Professional Trainer, Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Richmond Chapter
Sharon Napper has been a resident of Virginia since 1999. She has served her community as a special education teacher assistant, pediatric nurse, cardiac acute care nurse, orthopedic step-down nurse, and a medical surgery clinical nurse for 16 years in the central Virginia area. She has seen the need for more education and outreach in the community dealing with our great struggles with food deserts, high blood pressure, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s and as a whole healthcare inequality in the commonwealth of Virginia. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Professional Trainer for the state with the Greater Richmond Chapter Alzheimer’s Association.
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1.Dining Room & KitchenComing in the participant entrance you enter the dining area and kitchen, a spacious area with seating for 60.
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2. Art Therapy RoomA separate room provides dedicated space for art therapy, as well as arts activities throughout the week.
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3. Main Activity RoomThe main activity room provides a large space for big group programs, and can be divided for smaller activities for our Blue and Orange groups.
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4. Multi-Sensory RoomThis room uses sensory stimulation to calm those who are agitated, or awaken those in the later stages of the disease.
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5. Shower & BedroomShowers can be provided in a separate bathroom. The bedroom and nurses station all adjoin to provide optimal care.
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6. Open Floor PlanThe day center layout is designed for dementia; conducive to wandering with no dead ends.
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7. Later Stage Activity RoomCoral participants receive individualized activity plans and more one-on-one assistance with activities.
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8. Outdoor Space1,000 square feet of outdoor space with areas for gardening, active games, activities, and conversation.
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9. Education & SeminarDedicated seminar space for educational programs, support groups, workshops and more!
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10. Early StageDedicated, separate space for our early stage programs, Reconnections and the Mind and Body Workshop.
Locations
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