Insight Memory Care Center

Happy December! Is anyone else ready for snow yet? ❄️

Don't miss our December Care Partner Training - How Exercise Helps with Brain Health - on Wednesday, December 13th at 1:00 pm. You can join us in Fairfax or watch online!

Sign up today: https://buff.ly/40LW5eo

Wow - we're blown away! We truly thank you for your support this Giving Tuesday. A generous donor matched gifts up to $5,000 for the day. With this match and your generosity, we were able to raise over $20,000 in just one day!

What a great way to kick-off the holiday season - thank you, thank you, thank you!

We're so close - we cannot thank you enough for your amazing generosity this !

Can you help us get to the top and meet our $5,000 match?? InsightMCC.org/gift

Thanks to your support, we're halfway to meeting our match of $5,000 for ! Donate today to double your impact! InsightMCC.org/gift

Gift ideas! Check out our list of practical options for holiday gifts for those living with dementia and their care partners.

Take a look - https://buff.ly/3SN6HaS

Cheers for our staff! As we celebrate , we have to take time to celebrate our fantastic staff and volunteers who engage our participants each and every day. Many thanks for all you do!

Many thanks to a generous donor, your donations to Insight will be matched today up to $5,000! Double your impact at InsightMCC.org/gift

Today is ! At Insight Memory Care Center, our programs rely on the generous support of donors like you. For Giving Tuesday, Insight has a MATCH of $5,000 for the day. Any gift given up to $5,000 will be matched dollar for dollar!

Donate today: InsightMCC.org/gift

But Giving Tuesday is not just a day for us to ask for your support - we want to give back too! We’ll be celebrating live on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube all day – sharing resources, caregiving tips, advice, and stories. Celebrate with us!

Last call for the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar offered on Wednesday! This is your last chance to take the class in 2023!

Sign up now: https://buff.ly/45MEjcq

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Insight!

Getting ready for some Black Friday shopping? Check out these gift ideas for individuals with dementia, including options for those at the beginning to the end stages of the journey. Great gifts can provide the individual more autonomy and independence, or just give simple joys and ways to relax!

Gift Ideas: https://buff.ly/3SN6HaS

Join us live in just one week as we come together to celebrate Giving Tuesday!

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November is National Family Caregivers Month! We know family care partners play such a crucial role for their families, often putting their own needs last. Insight offers a number of classes and education programs to help you better plan and feel more prepared for the dementia journey, whether you're just starting out or looking for specialized advice!

Check out upcoming classes: https://buff.ly/49DJo9l

Holidays shouldn’t stop just because of a dementia diagnosis! If you’re visiting a close friend or family member with memory loss, the holidays can be poignant, awkward, funny, and everything else. Here are a couple of ideas to help ensure they are also a positive and joy-filled experience!

5 Tips for Holiday Visits: https://buff.ly/47jENrf

Mark your Calendars!! Tuesday, November 28th is Giving Tuesday, a worldwide day of giving! You’ve probably heard of Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday as shopping days – Giving Tuesday is day to celebrate giving!

But Giving Tuesday is not just a day for us to ask for your support - we want to give back too! We’ll be celebrating live on Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube all day – sharing resources, caregiving tips, advice, and stories. Tune in and we hope we can gift you with helpful tips this holiday season and beyond!

"Insight is not your typical place. You know, at Insight, they treat the individual as an individual," shares Mary, care partner for her husband. Watch her story as shared in our most recent Annual Report!

Take a look: https://insightmcc.org/annual-report

We had a wonderful time participating in the NVDCC Caregiver Conference 2023! The event was filled with inspiring speakers, informative exhibitors, and valuable insights from our fellow peers.

We would like to thank The Virginian AARP Virginia and Alzheimer's Foundation of America for partnering with us to show “ Glen Campbell - I’ll Be Me” followed by a Q&A

While it hardly feels like fall today, we're still getting in the spirit with fall leaf art in Reconnections!

Looking to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner? Take the first step with our class on November 29th!

Sign up today: https://buff.ly/45MEjcq

In case you missed it, you can now check out our recent Care Partner Training on Medication Management for Older Adults!

Webinar: https://buff.ly/40pBts6

Medications and Older Adults Learn more about what you and your family should know about medications and older adults.

We had a great time during our recent visit to Frying Pan Park, where we had the opportunity to see the adorable baby pigs! They brought so much joy to our day. 🐷

We would like to thank all of our speakers for an amazing Caregiver Bootcamp today. We learned about what to ask the neurologist, when to move, how to declutter, and drive safe. Artifcts Pathways in Aging Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence Inova Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center Silverado Alexandria Memory Care Community

November is National Family Caregivers Month! We know family care partners play such a crucial role for their families, often putting their own needs last. Insight offers a number of different support groups to share successes and concerns - and let you know you're not alone!

Learn more about support groups: InsightMCC.org/support

Asking the right questions can help you navigate your doctors appointments - and the dementia journey. Dr. Farrah Daly, neuropallative specialist, shares some questions that she recommends to help guide your conversations at the neurologist.

Download your worksheet: https://buff.ly/3MNWRBR

We had a fun celebrating Halloween with the Powerpuff Girls and Professor Utonium leading activities! 🎃

Happy Halloween! We hope your day is full of treats and fun with friends! 🎃

Confused by healthcare and memory care acronyms? Check out this helpful list of common acronyms!

Read more on the blog: https://buff.ly/3siBpNY

Did you catch us on the news?? See Insight in action in this recently aired segment on ABC 7!

As Seen on Channel 7! FAIRFAX, Va. (7News) — A Fairfax County non-profit that’s called a lifeline for families and patients with memory-robbing dementia held a gala fundraiser Friday night...

We are excited to be invited to provide information and services to our Veterans tomorrow.

CALLING ALL RETIREES!

Mark your calendars for Retiree Appreciation Day!

Retiree Appreciation Day will be held Friday, Oct. 27,2023 from 8 a.m. -1 p.m. at Wells Field House.

Address: 2104 Goethals Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA
For more information call RSO at 703-806-4551