The Mind and Body Workshop provides innovative interventions for families who have an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another memory impairment. The workshop is a 4 session program series for both the care partner and the early stage individual to participate, promoting social engagement and peer support, while adjusting to life with a new diagnosis.

Building Hope Session

This session will be offered weekly at Insight Memory Care Center - Sterling from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. All participants will need to provide proof of vaccination before the first session. Each session will be limited to 8 couples, both to allow for social distancing, but the small group also fosters connection and allows everyone time to participate! Session activities include:

March 1
Group Activity: Lego Serious Play
Breakout Sessions: Steps After a Diagnosis (Care Partners); Family Feud game (Participants)

March 8
Group Activity: Yoga and Meditation
Breakout Sessions: Communication Strategies (Care Partners); Building Strength (Participants)

March 15
Group Activity: Learn about Treatment and Research
Breakout Sessions: Coping with Frustration (Care Partners); World's Most Magnificent Buildings (Participants)

March 22
Group Activity: Hope Art Project
Breakout Sessions: Self Care 101 (Care Partners); Legacy Writing Activity (Participants)

Registration is required; there is a short application and assessment process for the program to ensure a good fit for both the caregiver and early stage participant. Please contact Lindsey Vajpeyi with any questions or to register!

Thanks to Virginia Internal Medicine Amr Behiri DO, CMD and Tall Oaks Assisted Living for their support of this program!