Event Listing
Listed below are a few of our upcoming events. Please take a look at our Event Calendar for a full listing!
Take the path to certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners! All health care professionals and front line staff who work in the health care industry are encouraged to attend. This is the required seminar for those pursuing CDP certification, to qualify through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. To see if you qualify, please visit the NCCDP website at www.nccdp.org. You are also welcome to just come for the education!
The seminar will cover the following modules: Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment, Communication, Feelings, Depression, Repetitive Behavior, Paranoia, Hallucinations, Wandering, Hoarding, Aggressive Behaviors, Catastrophic Reactions, Intimacy and Sexuality, Personal Care, Pain, Nutrition, Activities, Environment, Staff and Family Support, Diversity and Cultural Competence, Spiritual Care, and End of Life.
Cost is $200 per person. A cancellation fee of $75 will apply.
Space is Limited. Payment for the student handbook must be received one week in advance of the class to ensure course enrollment. No form of taping is allowed in the seminar. A Student Handout Notebook will be provided. This seminar is approved for 7 CEUs for nurses with the CEU Network in most states for an additional fee of $28. Information will be provided to you during the class.
Lunch and snacks generously provided by Loudoun Senior Interest Network! Many thanks!
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 - Sterling on the first Thursday. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please contact Sonia for more information.
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 (1st Fridays) and Sterling (1st Wednesdays) once a month.
This group will offer a safe, welcoming and private setting for spouses to share their caregiving experiences, connect with other spouses going through the same journey and receive insight from an expert. Our Spousal Support Group is open to all spouses who are caring for their partner, whether that partner is living at home or in a community.
As we aim to support more care partners along their dementia journey, Insight partners with several community groups to offer additional in-person support groups. All are free and open to the public.
The Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) is designed to help simulate the effects of dementia. A trained facilitator will guide participants outfitted with patented devices that alter their senses while they try to complete common everyday tasks and exercises. The Tour enables caregivers to experience for themselves the physical and mental challenges those with dementia face, and use the experience to provide better person-centered care.
Sign up for a specific time slot; only two are available each half-hour. Pick your slot today to gain better insight into caring for those with memory impairments!
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. All support groups are free and open to the public. Please register and you'll receive Zoom information to join!
Join us as Melissa Long of Insight Memory Care Center educates us about the five kinds of dementia. Learn about emotional, physical and cognitive changes common to Vascular Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and Parkinson’s/CTE Dementia. And gain insight into their differences.
Please visit The Kensington Reston Events to sign up - https://kensingtonreston.com/events/a-deep-dive-into-the-five-dementias
All are welcome to attend this support group for family and friends of those with dementia and other memory impairments. This group allows care partners to problem-solve, discuss issues, and connect with each other regarding dementia in every-day life. This group will also include practical resources and guest speakers throughout the year.
This group is held the second Tuesday of the month in person at The Residence at Colvin Run. All support groups are free and open to the public.
All are welcome to attend this support group for family and friends of those with dementia and other memory impairments. This group allows care partners to problem-solve, discuss issues, and connect with each other regarding dementia in every-day life. This group will also include practical resources and guest speakers throughout the year.
This group is facilitated by Insight staff and meets at Spring Arbor of Leesburg on the second Tuesday of the month. All support groups are free and open to the public.
Please reach out to the event contact listed below to RSVP!
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.
To ensure we have space and program supplies for each participant, we ask that you please register in advance by contacting the event contact listed below.
This café meets at Renaissance of Annandale on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. We look forward to seeing you at the next café!
