Aging Together's
​Veterans Benefits Summit 2/23/2021
​ Recorded Video (1 hour, 50 minutes)

Please enjoy the recorded virtual Veterans Benefits Summit from February 23, 2021.  Speakers included those from the Virginia Department of Veterans Services, the VA Medical Center, as well as AARP Virginia, The American Red Cross, Hero's Bridge and Canine Companions. 
Also included is the Resources Handout from the program (Click on button at right).

(Visit Aging Together's YouTube Channel for other recorded programs.)

Aging Together presents:
Falls Prevention
Presented in partnership with Novant Health UVA Health System on March 18, 2021

Helpful tips to prevent falls in yourself and others. This program has slides and a pdf on how to prevent falls. Click the buttons below to view or download.

Aging Together Presents:
Staying Healthy COVID-19 / Mind & Body
From April 8, 2021

In partnership with UVA Commonwealth Medical Primary Care & Novant UVA Health System. The pandemic has brought on stresses and struggles such as depression, weight-gain and more. Hear tips on overcoming these, and making life a little healthier. 
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Aging Together Presents:
The A, B, C, & D's of Medicare
Presented in partnership with RRCS on May 6, 2021

Our presenter is Poppy Foddrell who is the VICAP Coordinator with Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services. VICAP is the Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program which provides free, unbiased assistance to help with Medicare benefits. Poppy helps explain Medicare and answer your questions. 
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Summer Caregiver Series 
Dementia: Seasons of Change
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 / 10:00am-11:00am

Join in with Dr. Eric De Jonge for a focus on dementia, its signs and stages of progression. This informational session is intended for all caregivers, both those who take care of loved ones and family members, and those who are professional caregivers. 

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Summer Caregiver Series
Compassion Fatigue
Tuesday, June 22, 2021 / 10:00am-11:00am

Session 2 is about the care and support of caregivers, especially as they navigate the unforeseen and unexpected changes that are encounted with the progression of dementia.
This informational session is intended for all caregivers, both those who take care of loved ones and family members, and those who are professional caregivers. 

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Mason Music & Memory Initiative
​Speaker Series:
The Power of Personalized Activities for Those Living with Dementia
June 25, 2021

Aging Together's Executive Director, Ellen Phipps, speaks about what the "person centered approach" means in terms of caring for someone living with dementia, and offers tools to formulate activities around person centered care. A great listen for any caregivers, family or professional, who are looking for better ways to successfully communicate with, and help those living with dementia. This presentation is in association with Mason Music & Memory Initiative (George Mason University) which works to improve the quality of life of persons living with dementia by using personalized music to access long-held joyful memories and positive emotions.

Summer Caregiver Series 
COVID: Trauma & Recovery
Tuesday, July 13, 2021 / 10:00am-11:00am

Session 3 delved into a few of the negative effects endured from the pandemic, some of which are longer lasting. And it offered remedies to cope with some of the personal "losses" the pandemic left us with, such as loss of purpose,  life meaning and safety -  for example.

​Click button below to view or download the slides from this program. Some good points and advice from Danielle!

Aging Together Presents:
Educate Before You Medicate!​
from Wednesday, August 4, 2021 

Important topic for our times. Medication is often over-used, or mixed inorrectly, causing dangerous outcomes. If you missed the program you are able to view the presenter slides here.

​​Click button below to view the program's PowerPoint presentation.

Summer Caregiver Series 
Summer Activities & Engagement
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 / 10:00am-11:00am

This session focused on how stimulating activities can promote
well-being, brain health, social connection, and enjoyment. Watch anytime to get some creative ideas and strategies for inviting your loved one to participate in engaging activities.  

Summer Caregiver Series 
Care Options & Building a Care Team
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 / 10:00am-11:00am

Caregivers have a lot going on and have to manage their own lives as well as the ones they care for - you can’t do this alone. Our final session of the caregiver series offers ideas for care options available within the community and how to build your own care team for help, care, support and connection for both you and the person you care for. 

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Fall Triad Lunch & Learn Series
Recognizing Scams & Fraud 
From October 7, 2021 

Hear Stephen Izaguirre from the state's Attorney General's office discusse the latest on common scams that threaten older adults. Presented by the regional Triad.
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(Triad is a partnership of three organizations—law enforcement, older adults, and community groups. These groups work
together to promote older adult safety, reduce the fear of crime, and provide crime prevention education and resources.)

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A POSITIVE APPROACH TO DEMENTIA CARE
Annual Dementia Education Conference
​ presented by the Piedmont Dementia Education Committee
with Keynote Speaker Melanie Bunn
Virtual Conference held October 12 & 13, 2021

Fall Triad Lunch & Learn Series
​A Road Map to Estate Planning
Thursday, October 21, 2021 / Noon-1pm

There's a lot more to planning your "estate" than one thinks. 
Katherine Charapich, Esq. will help clear up some of the confusion, espcially as it concerns the documents you should have in place.
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(Triad is a partnership of three organizations—law enforcement, older adults, and community groups. These groups work
together to promote older adult safety, reduce the fear of crime, and provide crime prevention education and resources.)

Fall Triad Lunch & Learn Series
Unclaimed Property
Thursday, November 4, 2021 / Noon-1pm

Learn about unclaimed property, or property (usually monetary) held by the state, and how to claim what's yours, how to prevent the state from receiving it in the first place, and aspects of estate claims.
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(Triad is a partnership of three organizations—law enforcement, older adults, and community groups. These groups work
together to promote older adult safety, reduce the fear of crime, and provide crime prevention education and resources.)

​Click button at right for recorded program.

Aging Together Presents:
Prepare to Care - Tips on Caregiving
Presented in partnership with AARP Virginia on 2/18/2021​

Listent to David Hunt as he offers tips for family caregivers to prepare for the future and have a caregiving plan in place. By doing so some of the stresses of caregiving are removed. 
Mr. Hunt is a volunteer Community Ambassador with the AARP Virginia State Office.
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Aging Together's Annual Meeting
from November 10, 2021

Hear a review of the past fiscal year (July, 2020 - June 2021) and learn about the accomplishments and successes of Aging Together, its partners, and County Teams. Or if you are interested in hearing about who Aging Together is, and what the organization does, this is a good place to start!

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​Aging Together

PO Box 367, Culpeper, VA 22701
540-829-6405 | info@agingtogether.org
Aging Together serves the counties of 
Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock in the
​Commonwealth of Virginia.

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