Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Blog

Insight completes an annual survey each spring, asking all of our participants, care partners, and families to provide their feedback on all of our programs. Here's what our families had to say about our programs over the past fiscal year, July 2023 to June 2024.

Financial planning is key when it comes to long-term care. With a diagnosis of dementia, the desire to stay at home is usually the first instinct, however, sometimes moving to a senior living community may make more sense. SEIA Client Services Director, Arvette M. Reid, shares some financial considerations.

This summer we were grateful to have two Claude Moore Community Builders volunteer interns working with our Reconnections Sterling program. Here's what they had to say about their experience.

Thanks to grant funding from Fairfax County's Trauma-Informed Spaces Grant Program we were able to make updates to our Fairfax Reconnections space guided by trauma-informed design elements.

Having a good day as a caregiver can mean different things - here are some suggestions we have put together of things to keep in mind when it comes to setting up your day so you feel your best.

Insight is excited to offer a new training opportunity focused on creating a dementia capable society! Dementia Capable Care (DCC) Training gives you the tools needed to be the best caregiver for those living at different stages of dementia. This training focuses on practical solutions to preventing and de-escalating behaviors, through online learning and an in-person session to address common scenarios.

In the midst of the summer heat, it is crucial to highlight the significance of staying cool and hydrated, especially for older adults and individuals living with dementia. Here are a few tips to help keep older adults and those with dementia cool and comfortable this summer!

Summer is here, which for many of us means summer travel! Memory impairment adds a level of stress to taking a summer vacation, but whether you’re planning a day trip to visit family or a cross-country excursion, there are ways to minimize the anxiety. Here are a few tips to keep in mind for travel!

Melissa Long, our Director of Education and Support, was honored with a 2024 Equality Loudoun Pride Award for mission in service to the queer community and the Loudoun community! Melissa has made it her mission to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community of Northern Virginia who are living with dementia. Her work aims to ensure that everyone with dementia feels comfortable seeking the resources they need to care for their loved ones safely and free from judgement. Congratulations, Melissa!

Many people have been to a café, and most are relatively familiar with the term memory – but have you heard of a memory café? Far from a restaurant that makes you memorize a long list of menu items, memory cafés are primarily social gatherings where individuals with memory impairment and their caregivers can join together in a safe, supportive environment, share conversation over a cup of coffee, or participate in fun, simple activities with the group. It’s an opportunity to meet with others for support, companionship, and fun - learn more!