Past programs have been recorded and are linked; or other relevant materials are posted.
​Click on the associated buttons to view.
If you view a program you like about dementia, caregiving, activities, Medicare, social engagement, or you have other subjects of interest, please contact us to host one at your business, organization, faith community, or other locale: [email protected]
Most programs are free of charge to the community.

Caregiver Stress & Self Care
from 11/12/2024 (RECORDING OF PAST SESSION)

Stress from caregiving is common and can cause feelings of helplessness or hopelessness, negative emotions, physical fatigue, and sleep disorders. These feelings can lead to health problems including depression, anxiety and heart issues. 40%-70% of caregivers report clinical levels of depression and 26% report that their physical health has been impacted. There are ways to manage caregiver stress. Join us to learn more about caregiver stress, how to manage it and self-care. 

Presenter: Renee Norden
Executive Director, Mental Health Association of Fauquier County​

Sponsored by
​Oak View National Bank
Please note the 1st few minutes of this
​ program are not included in the recording, but the complete slide deck is below
​(click on blue button).

Selecting Your Treasures
from 6/11/2024 (RECORDING OF PAST SESSION)

This workshop delves into the process of identifying and preserving items in your home that hold significant emotional or financial value. The aim is to shift the perspective from the daunting task of "getting rid of" possessions to a more positive approach of choosing what is most important. By reframing the narrative, participants can navigate this often challenging subject with a sense of purpose and clarity.
 
Presenter: Caitlin Adkins, Spaces Organized & Styled, LLC​

Sponsored by
​Oak View National Bank

Hospice and Palliative Care: ​Misinformation
& Myths Debunked
from 3/12/2024 (RECORDING OF PAST SESSION)

Tired of hospital visits and trips to rehab? What else can we do? Learn the ins and outs of hospice and palliative care. 
Presenter: Kate Daniels / Gentiva Hospice​

Sponsored by
​Oak View National Bank

Dementia Risk Reduction & Brain Health
​from 2/13/2024 (RECORDING OF PAST SESSION)

Evidence to support efforts to reduce the risks of developing dementia has grown enormously in the past decade, culminating in reports from the Lancet Commission in 2018 and 2020. These reports suggested that addressing 12 potentially modifiable risk factors of dementia could reduce global dementia by up to 40%. This session looks at three key studies that helped drive knowledge about addressing risk factors of dementia, and then examines several of these risk factors with an emphasis on lifestyle or other changes that can be made to potentially reduce the chances of developing dementia.
 
Presenter: George Worthington 
Dementia Services Coordinator: Virginia Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services​

Sponsored by
​Oak View National Bank

Speaker videos from the 2023
Dementia Ed Conference are on
​Aging Together's YouTube Channel (click).

Aging Together's Coalition Meeting, October 3, 2023.

Aging Together's Coalition is a group of professionals in the region who meet monthly to disseminate information and share resources for the combined mission of serving older adults. 

The October 2023 meeting was facilitated by Meghan Cummings of the Virginia Department of Health who spoke about vaccines for older adults, specifically those to consider now. 

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Aging Together's Coalition Meeting 
​February 7, 2023

Aging Together's Coalition is a group of professionals in the region who meet monthly to disseminate information and share resources for the combined mission of serving older adults. 

The February 2023 meeting included a presentation from Crystal Donovan of Jefferson Area Board on Aging in the Charlottesville region. She is the Virtual Programs Supervisor. Hear her speak about the great programs JABA offers virtually to keep older adults active and socially involved. 

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ANNUAL MEETING
from NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Hear about the activities of Aging Together during the past Fiscal Year (July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022) and how they align with the overall Strategic Plan. If you are interested in the organization's role in the region and how it interacts with its many partner organizations, this is a good opportunity to learn more and hear how Aging Together is working toward its vision of age friendly communities that actively engage, value and support older adults. ​ 

The recorded session is available at right. 
​(The first few intro seconds have been cut and it runs about 30 minutes)
The Annual Dementia Education Conference ​(October 20, 2022)
View the recorded conference presenters
by clicking the button below. 

​Navigating Health Insurance & Long Term Care Options

At a monthly meeting of Aging Together's Regional Coalition in August, 2022 two speakers present a slide show and talk on the current healthcare insurance system and long term care options. If you are confused by the system (and who isn't?!) they explain it well.

Mental Wellness for Older Adults - Mind, Body & Spirit
Thursday, July 21, 2022
​2:30-3:30pm

​Many older adults have been through life changes and health
issues that required adaptation and have great resilience and
wisdom. These traits will help them get through another difficult
time.
However, there are other challenges where we may have lost
social connections and need to rebuild our activities and
connections. This session will address the risks and challenges
for older adults and what can be done to maintain wellness.

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Senior Services Collaborative
Informational Meeting, July 2022

Hear about the many programs and services offered through our area agency on aging from Department of Aging and Rehab experts (DARS). From the July 20, 2022 meeting of the Senior Services Collaborative. The Senior Services Collaborative is a regional partnership group facilitated by Aging Together.
Find out more about the collaborative here: ​https://www.agingtogether.org/senior-services-collaborative.html

What's Normal &
when Should I Worry?
Thursday, April 21, 2022
​2:30-3:30pm

This free hour-long session includes two presenters from UVA Health who will talk about memory loss and the difference between just forgetting and real signs of memory loss that are more serious.

For recorded session, click button below.  
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