Reconnections Early Stage Program

Early Stage Memory Care Program

Fairfax  |  Loudoun  |  Alexandria

Reconnections promotes brain health while creating connection for those living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or in the early stages of memory impairment. Together with professional staff, small groups participate in discussion groups, recreational therapies, learning experiences, and all have the opportunity for peer support and to socialize in a safe, stigma-free setting. A variety of activities during each session promote cognition, creative expression, movement, sense of purpose, reflection or spirituality, social engagement, and new learning experiences. As the program is designed for a small group setting, current participant interests guide each week’s activities to incorporate programs of benefit to all club members.

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The Basics

Reconnections is offered Monday through Friday, at various locations in Northern Virginia. Participants can attend from one to four days a week, based on their preferred schedule. Reconnections offers:

• Small group setting, with person-centered activities
• Highly trained, professional staff and program volunteers
• Peer support from others with a similar diagnosis
• Socialization in a safe, non-judgmental setting
• Variety of activities to promote cognition and new learning experiences
• Opportunities for creative expression, reflection, and developing sense of purpose
• Enhance physical well-being through regular exercise and movement activities
• Lunch provided daily for in-person programming
• Assistance with arranging low-cost transportation, if needed
• An engaging and supportive environment with friends!

Program Locations

Insight's Reconnections Early Stage Program is currently offered in three locations: Fairfax, Sterling, and Alexandria. The Fairfax and Sterling programs are offered at Insight's facilities and run four days per week. The Alexandria program is offered in partnership with The Landing Alexandria, and is offered one day per week. Learn more about each location!

Activities

As we strive to offer programs that are engaging and beneficial to all participants, we offer a variety of activities in Reconnections based on the interests of the current group. Activities fall in seven categories: cognitive engagement, creative expression, movement, purpose, reflection, social engagement, and new learning. Many activities provide benefits in multiple areas, and of course, let participants have fun!

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Tours

We are happy to give you a tour of the center, anytime during our regular business hours. Please call us at 703-204-4664 or email imcc@insightmcc.org to set up a convenient time! 

Holidays and Closures

Insight typically honors federal holidays. Insight may be closed additional days for staff training, which are published in our yearly calendar.

Insight follows Fairfax County Public Schools with regards to weather related closures. When Fairfax County schools are closed because of inclement weather, Insight Memory Care Center will be closed. If Fairfax County schools have a late opening, Insight will open on time.

Health and Safety

We are committed to the health and safety of our participants, participant families, staff, and volunteers. Our health and safety protocols are based on the guidance and recommendations from the Virginia Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC, and local health experts. Here’s what you should know about how we are currently operating:

• Masks are currently optional indoors. We are following current CDC guidelines for healthcare settings, based on community transmission rates.
• If you are exhibiting symptoms of illness, please stay home! We ask that you remain symptom free for 48 hours before return to Insight.
• We continue to diligently monitor possible risks and will reinstate stricter protocols if the need should occur.

Fees

Day center fees are charged on a monthly basis, based on the number of days attended per week, and level of care. A chart outlines our current monthly fees below:

Financial Assistance

For those who have difficulty meeting the cost of care, the Board has established the Financial Assistance Fund with the goal that no one is turned away for lack of funds to pay for services. Please contact us for more information, and a financial assistance application.