According to the Roselyn Carter Institute, more than 40 million Americans provide care for adults and children who cannot care for themselves. Whether helping an aging parent, a seriously ill spouse or child or some other special person in need, those giving care often do so at a great personal sacrifice of time, energy and income. The emotional stress can be tremendous, too. 

Generally, family members do not categorize themselves as “caregivers” - they are simply doing what any devoted daughter, son, or spouse would do for a loved one.  Consequently, they don’t seek out vital help and respite. The reality is that often family members serve as constant caregivers and provide 80% of the care for older adults and people with disabilities in Virginia. Though not always, the typical family caregiver is a woman between age 35 and 60, often caught up in traditional life functions such as raising children and working full or part-time. When that person finds themselves filling the concurrent role of caregiver for a family member with health issues, the excess burden brings on stressors that impact their own health, relationships, and financial and work status. 
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​It is not just the family caregiver who is often overwhelmed. Many healthcare professionals today face enormous challenges trying to cope with an unwieldy patient load in an increasingly strained health care system.

If you spend any time caring for another person living with dementia, a chronic disease, or who is disabled, you are a caregiver. You may  be a family caregiver helping without pay, or a healthcare professional. The resources below are for all caregivers.  ​Aging Together, through our vision of making our communities age friendly, recognizes the necessity of finding resources that support caregivers, both professional and family members.

​Our goal is to update this website consistently and to offer programs, resources, and respite that reduces the burden of caregiving for everyone. Please check in regularly and contact us if you have questions or need additional help. 

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Chronic Disease Self Management Program
Virtual series November - December 2021

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) is a workshop for adults with at least one chronic health condition, which may include arthritis. It focuses on disease management skills including decision making, problem-solving, and action planning.

The workshop is open to anyone 18 or older. There is no charge to participate, but must register by November 1st.  Class size is limited to 12.
 
 Technology Note:  Participants will need to join the meetings on the internet, using a computer or tablet with a  microphone and camera and a stable internet connection.
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Click flyer at right to expand or download.
To register or for questions:
Danny Harris (434) 817-5268, dharris@jabacares.org

2022 - Call for Nominations!
​Aging Together is currently seeking nominations for the next "5"
who will be honored at the May 19, 2022 5 Over 50 Celebration.
​ (More details to come about that!)

Culpeper	1st Thursday of the Month ​9:30am	Reformation Lutheran Church ​ 601 Madison Road, Culpeper
Fauquier	3rd Tuesday fo the Month ​9:30am	PATH Foundation ​ 321 Walker Drive, Warrenton
Madison	4th Wednesday of the Month ​2:00pm	Madison Senior Center ​ 1480 N. Main St., Madison
Orange	2nd Wednesday of the Month 9:30am	Dogwood Village ​120 Dogwood Lane, Orange
Rappahannock	4th Thursday of the Month ​2:30pm	Rappahannock County Library ​ 4 Library Rd, Washington, VA

And that's a wrap! 

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Dementia Education Conference. For conference materials & to view the Exhibit Hall click button below.

Go to Conference Page

2021 Fall Virtual
​ Dementia Education Conference
 A POSITIVE APPROACH TO DEMENTIA CARE
October 12 & 13, 2021
10:00am-3:30pm
Including a Virtual Exhibit Hall!
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With Keynote Speaker
Melanie Bunn
of Teepa Snow’s
  Positive Approach to Care®.

For fee Information & Details Click Here

Family Caregiver

FREE
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​If you care for a family member, relative, neighbor, or another person you know with a chronic condition like dementia, and you are not paid to do so, you are a family caregiver.

REGISTER HERE

Healthcare Professional

$25 (+$35 for CEU's)
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There are 2 options for Healthcare Professionals: Registration with CEU's (Continuing Education Units) and Registration without CEU's.
​CEU's are offered when a participant attends 8 hours, or the full two-days.
The fee for attendance registration is not refundable, however substitutions may be made. ​The fee for CEU's
​ is not refundable.  

REGISTER HERE

Virtual Exhibitor

$50
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​Display your organization's information at the Virtual Exhibition Hall , open the entire time the conference runs. Our exhibition partner will help get you set up!
(Fee includes 1 admittance to the full conference.)

REGISTER HERE

SPONSOR NOW!

$250 (limited # of sponsorships available - don't wait!)
Become a sponsor and your organization will be highlighted at one of the virtual speaker sessions as well as your logo and/or corporate name highlighted on all pre-event outreach materials including e-blasts, social media, Aging Together’s website, and public announcements. Entire conference will be recorded for those who registered to view again anytime after the event.
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Sponsorship also Includes:

• 1 “booth” at the virtual online exhibit hall with prominent placement, accessible to participants via Zoom anytime for the two days the conference is running, and beyond through the Aging Together website (value $50)
• 4 attendance registrations for the conference (value $100)

Exhibits

Aging Together Presents:
6-Week Summer Caregiver Series,
​Starting in June
In partnership with The Harbor at Renaissance

 This 6-session series is for both the family and professional caregiver. Each session has a different presenter and a separate registration. Attend all six, or just the ones that interest you. If you participate in the entire series, you will receive a certificate of attendance. 

Click on flyer at right to expand or download. 
Scroll down for current listings - ordered chronologically.
Each session will  have separate registrations on this page. 
All past sessions may be viewed on our Recorded Webinars page. 

Aging Together Presents:
Intro to Tech for Older Adults
In Partnership with Culpeper County Library
(These sessions are for residents of any county in our region and you do not need​ a library card to join.)
Next Sessions: July 12, July 26

Every other week at 11am. START ANYTIME! This virtual class will help you figure out how to use those Android and Apple smartphones, laptops, iPads and Samsung tablets, etc.!!!
If you feel anxiety about using tech or just want to learn more about what your device can do, this is your opportunity!
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For further info or to help with registration contact Andrew at the Culpeper County Library / 540-825-8691 / adenicola@cclva.org

Click on flyer at right to expand or download.
Click button below to register (Zoom link). If you have already registered for a previous class, and saved the Zoom link info, you do not need to register again.

REGISTER

Questions about how to Zoom? Click HERE for online help. Or contact the library at phone number left for help getting registered.

			Phone Number
			24/7 Helpline 800.272.3900
			​1-800-432-5378
Respite Funds Help	Virginia Lifespan Respite Voucher Program ​ Cornerstone Baptist Church (through the end of 2020)	​https://www.vda.virginia.gov/vlrv.htm ​https://cornerstoneva.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/416299 ​	​804-662-9333  ​ 540-497-1208 (Sara Amos) ​​
Support Groups	Check back - limited due to COVID-19	List of current support groups	n/a
Activities	Aging Together	https://www.agingtogether.org/activities--exercise.html	n/a
Where  to find a ​ Long Term Care Facilitiy	Community Resource Finder (click on Housing Options)	https://www.communityresourcefinder.org/	n/a
Adult Day Care	Check back	n/a	n/a

• National Resources
• VIrginia Resources

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