Event Listing
Listed below are a few of our upcoming events. Please take a look at our Event Calendar for a full listing!
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!
This session equips care partners with essential tools and strategies to support their loved ones at risk of or diagnosed with dementia. Learn proactive measures to delay neurodegenerative decline, understand the stages of dementia, and explore practical tips for enhancing quality of life both before and after diagnosis.
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
Dr. Ellen Clarke, PhD
Dr. Ellen Clarke, with her PhD in Human Factors from George Mason University, founded Brain Evolved to translate her groundbreaking research into practical cognitive enhancement tools. Her work, initially focused on the effectiveness of cognitive training games, has been pivotal in shaping Brain Charge.
Brain Evolved was formed as a result of Dr. Clarke’s experience with her grandmother, Olive. Olive played a pivotal role in Dr. Clarke’s childhood. Unfortunately, Olive was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease when Dr. Clarke was in her teens. This diagnosis came at a critical point in Dr. Clarke’s education and inspired her to focus her efforts on a career that would help those with similar challenges. One PhD and years of industry experience later, Dr. Clarke started Brain Evolved in pursuit of cognitive enhancement.
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 Arden Courts of Fair Oaks on the second Wednesday of the month. All support groups are free and open to the public.
Please reach out to the event contact listed below to RSVP!
Learn more about age-related changes in memory and learning, and practices to keep your brain sharp! Learn what to expect, what’s “normal,” and when it’s time to seek a doctor’s input.
This class is presented by the Insight team at the Wellness Center for Older Adults, please RSVP with the contact listed below!
