Calendar of Events
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To receive our weekly Calendar of Events email, contact agingstudies@vcu.edu June 1, Leesburg - Still Here But Not: Anticipatory Grief and Ambiguous Loss. Presented by Jamie Losiko_ -Kent, LCSW, Capital Caring Loudoun County Area Agency on Aging 742 Miller Drive SE. Please register by emailing aaasupport@loudoun.gov or call (703) 771-5407. June 3, Midlothian - Disabilities-Friendly Health and Self Care 8:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Area Planning and Services Committee (APSC) on Lifelong Disabilities is sponsoring an all-day conference at the Doubletree by Hilton in Midlothian. Keynote address on improving health care encounters by Liz Perkins, PhD, President of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Conference registration of $40 includes materials, luncheon, and breaks. Details are at www.apscva.org. June 4, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter and Brookdale West End Richmond to host Educational Spring Series, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Brookdale West End Richmond, 1800 Gaskins Road. The program for this installment of the series is Effective Communication Strategies. This program provides practical information and resources to help dementia caregivers learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages from people with dementia. Register here: https://bit.ly/2vWYuF8 June 5, Newport News -The Alzheimer's Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter is hosting the Brain Summit: A research conference on Alzheimer's and dementia on Wednesday, June 5 at Christopher Newport University. Come and learn from researchers from across the Commonwealth and hear a plenary address from Dr. Rebecca Edelmayer, Director of Scientific Engagement for the Alzheimer's Association. Registration and session details available here. June 6, Burkeville - Managing Challenging Behaviors During ADLs. Presenter Deirdre Ramirez, RN, MSN, is a Nurse Educator at Piedmont Geriatric Hospital. 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., $25 or $42 with CEUs. Email christy.ballou@dbhds.virginia.gov to register. June 6, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Coffee and Conversations, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Spring Arbor Cottage of Richmond, 10601 Barbara Lane, Richmond, VA 23233. Part educational, part support group, persons with dementia, their families and caregivers meet monthly to discuss a topic relevant to life with dementia. For more information call 804.967.2580. June 7, Mathews – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter offering Dealing with Dementia Workshop, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Mathews County Women’s Club, 1947 New Point Comfort Highway, Mathews, VA. This program is for family caregivers for persons with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Attendees will gain a better understanding of dementia, learn strategies to effectively manage dementia behaviors and develop habits of stress management and self-care. Register here: https://bit.ly/2Q3UcoR June 11, Gloucester – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter and the Virginia Geriatric Education Center are offering a Caregiver Educational Workshop, 12:30-4:30 p.m., Gloucester County Library, Community Room, 6920 Main St. This workshop is designed for family and professional caregivers caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia and features sessions on Staying Safe, Managing Difficult Behaviors and Communication Tips and Strategies. Register here: https://bit.ly/2VCBzOT June 11, Glen Allen – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter and Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services host an Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Listening Session, 1-3 p.m., Markel Corporation, 4600 Cox Road, Salon A. The Dementia State Plan 2020-2024: Building a Dementia-Capable Virginia will help guide Virginia’s policies in five main areas: service coordination, data collection, workforce and care partner training and education, care coordination for people living with dementia and research. For more information contact 804.967.2580. June 13, Gloucester – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Brain Boot Camp, 1-2 p.m., Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, 7516 Hospital Drive, Gloucester, VA. It’s time to get your brain in shape! Just as physical exercise can help you keep your body strong, mental exercise can help your brain work better and lower your risk of mental decline. Join us for this fun and interactive class where we flex our mental muscles. Register here: https://bit.ly/2JDJFzu June 15, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents an educational program, Understanding Dementia-Related Behaviors, 10-11:30 a.m., Ebenezer Baptist Church, 216 West Leigh St. This program is designed to provide practical information and resources to help dementia caregivers learn to decipher behaviors and determine how best to respond. The program offers a process to follow and provides details that may be applied to any behavior. Register here: https://bit.ly/2WFSZqs June 18, Richmond - Understanding your Medicaid Benefits. Daily Planet Health Services 517 West Grace St. We will offer three 30-minute sessions: 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. Go here for more information. June 19, Glen Allen – What Do an Estate Attorney, a Financial Adviser, and a Funeral Director Have in Common? Peace of mind for you and your family. There are many ways we provide for our families – home, education, family time, and planning for their future and yours. Planning for our retirement and final arrangements are another way we provide for ourselves and our loved ones. Learn about the important steps to provide for yourself and family. Join us for a casual conversation with a panel of experts – an Estate Attorney, an Advanced Planning Specialist, and a Financial Advisor – for information and discussion about these important decisions. Enjoy light refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting. 2:30-4 pm, Verena at the Glen, 10286 Brook Rd. and 5:30-7 pm, Publix At CrossRidge, 10250 Staples Mill Rd. RSVP: susan.campbell@dignitymemorial.com, (804) 874-8824. June 20, Henrico – What Do an Estate Attorney, a Financial Adviser, and a Funeral Director Have in Common? Peace of mind for you and your family. There are many ways we provide for our families – home, education, family time, and planning for their future and yours. Planning for our retirement and final arrangements are another way we provide for ourselves and our loved ones. Learn about the important steps to provide for yourself and family. Join us for a casual conversation with a panel of experts – an Estate Attorney, an Advanced Planning Specialist, and a Financial Advisor – for information and discussion about these important decisions. Enjoy light refreshments and an opportunity to ask questions in an informal setting. Publix at John Rolfe, 2250 John Rolfe Pkwy. RSVP: susan.campbell@dignitymemorial.com (804) 874-8824 June 20, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter will hold its monthly Memory Café, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable St. Memory Café provides an opportunity for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, their families and caregivers to have significant experiences apart from their daily routines. Participants enjoy intellectual, emotional and physical stimulation. Lunch is provided. For more information please call 804.967.2580 June 20, Gloucester – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Brain Boot Camp, 1-2 p.m., Riverside Walter Reed Hospital, 7516 Hospital Dr. It’s time to get your brain in shape! Just as physical exercise can help you keep your body strong, mental exercise can help your brain work better and lower your risk of mental decline. Join us for this fun and interactive class where we flex our mental muscles. Register here: https://bit.ly/2YoyEpY June 25, Midlothian – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Healthy Habits for Your Brain and Body, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury, 14020 Steeplestone Drive. At any age, there are lifestyle habits we can adopt to help maintain or even potentially improve our health. These habits may also help to keep our brains healthy as we age and possibly delay the onset of cognitive decline. This workshop covers four areas of lifestyle habits that are associated with healthy aging: Cognitive activity, Physical health and exercise, Diet and nutrition and Social engagement. Register here: https://bit.ly/2JcgV1x June 25, Colonial Heights – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents a screening of Alzheimer’s: The Caregivers Perspective, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Dunlop House, 235 Dunlop Farms Boulevard. From diagnosis to saying the long goodbye, caregivers share their diverse experiences of caring for loved ones and how they creatively navigate the frustrations, sorrows and complications of caring for a loved one who can no longer function safely on their own. A discussion with questions and answers follows the screening. This documentary is a production of the Community Idea Stations and WCVE PBS https://bit.ly/2Hl6CVo June 25, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Coffee and Conversations, 6-7 p.m. Manor House, 13500 North Gayton Road. Part educational, part support group, persons with dementia, their families and caregivers meet monthly to discuss a topic relevant to life with dementia. For more information call 804.967.2580. June 25, Richmond – City of Richmond, Office on Aging & Persons with Disabilities presents the GrandDriver Program, 10-12p.m, Tuesday June 25th, Huguenot Community Center, 7945 Forest Hill Ave., Door #26. Please RSVP to (804) 646-6939 by Friday, June 21, or email sandra.wayne@richmondgov.com June 26 – 27, Richmond – City of Richmond, Office on Aging & Persons with Disabilities presents Preventive Car Maintenance Training, 10-12p.m, Wednesday, June 26 & Thursday, June 27, City of Richmond, Fleet Management Services, 1700 Commerce Rd. Please RSVP to (804) 646-6939 by Friday, June 21, or emailsandra.wayne@richmondgov.com July 8, Richmond - Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter hosts Volunteer Training, 5-6:30 p.m., Markel Corporation, 4600 Cox Road, Salons A&B, Glen Allen. The Association welcomes all interested persons wanting to volunteer for this important work. Register here: http://bit.ly/2ImwKj5 July 16, Hopewell - Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents a caregiver brunch and education program, Communication Tips and Strategies, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Hopewell Health Care Center, 905 Cousins Avenue, Hopewell. This program provides practical information and resources to help dementia caregivers learn to decode verbal and behavioral messages from people with dementia. Register here: http://bit.ly/2X4Uul9 July 18, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter will hold its monthly Memory Café, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Great Hope Baptist Church, 2101 Venable Street, Richmond. Memory Café provides an opportunity for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, their families and caregivers to have significant experiences apart from their daily routines. Participants enjoy intellectual, emotional and physical stimulation. Lunch is provided. For more information please call 804.967.2580 July 18, Kilmarnock – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents a screening of Alzheimer’s: The Caregivers Perspective, 2-3:30 p.m., Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock, 460 South Main Street, Kilmarnock. From diagnosis to saying the long goodbye, caregivers share their diverse experiences of caring for loved ones and how they creatively navigate the frustrations, sorrows and complications of caring for a loved one who can no longer function safely on their own. A discussion with questions and answers follows the screening. This documentary is a production of the Community Idea Stations and WCVE PBS. Register here: http://bit.ly/2IzERZQ July 23, Richmond – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond hosts Coffee and Conversations, 3-4 p.m., Manor House, 13500 North Gayton Road, Richmond. Part educational, part support group, persons with dementia, their families and caregivers meet monthly to discuss a topic relevant to life with dementia. For more information call 804.967.2580. July 23, Midlothian – Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter presents an educational program, Understanding Dementia-Related Behaviors, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Spring Arbor Cottage of Salisbury, 14020 Steeplestone Drive, Midlothian. This program is designed to provide practical information and resources to help dementia caregivers learn to decipher behaviors and determine how best to respond. The program offers a process to follow and provides details that may be applied to any behavior. Register here: http://bit.ly/31g50FG AgeWell VA Previous Weekly Newsletters
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