Upcoming programs

March 10, 2026 / Noon-1:00pm

Helping Family Caregivers and Care Partners Fill Their Cup 

Virtual by Zoom

​You can register at any time using the link below. Please be sure to check your email for the Zoom link required to join the session.

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This presentation will recognize the challenges and rewards that family caregivers experience. This presentation will also identify individual and societal opportunities to extend caregiver well-being.

Presented by Christine Jensen,  Director of Health Services Research at the Riverside Martha W. Goodson Center 

Christine holds a Ph.D. in Human Development & Family Studies from the University of Delaware, specializing in adult development and aging. She is active in several aging-focused organizations, including the Gerontological Society of America and the Southern Gerontological Society, where she served as Past President and was named 2015 Applied Gerontologist of the Year. Christy has authored two book chapters and 17 peer-reviewed articles focused on caregiving, dementia care, workforce training, and community needs assessments. Her current work centers on person- and family-centered caregiver training and supporting health systems in achieving age-friendly care.

March 11, 2026 / 10:00-11:30am

"Life in Reverse: Selma's Story" - In-Person Program ORANGE

Where: Dogwood Village, 120 Dogwood Lane, Orange

Short Film, followed with discussion facilitated by Aging Together. Experience both the good and the difficult moods of dementia firsthand…and get a vision for relating creatively and lovingly with your loved ones, even when life goes in reverse."

Florence (Flo) Feldman, a professional speaker for most of her life, uses humor and her warm and caring nature to connect with audiences. Flo was a primary caregiver for her mother for six years. A few years ago, at the ripe young age of 68, she produced "Life in Reverse, Selma's Story", a short documentary sharing her caregiving experiences. It has been viewed by thousands and won awards from three different film festivals across the country.

March 25, 2026 / 10:00-11:30am

The Hidden Effects of Stress - In-Person Program MADISON

Where: Madison Administration Building, Madison

Caregiving can be a very positive experience though its challenges can also bring feelings of tension, anxiety and stress. Come learn more about strategies for healthy caregiving. Feel free to bring your questions!

Presented by Renee Norden,  Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County 

In her role Renee serves on multiple boards and organizations serving older adults and youth. She facilitates the Mental Health Collaborative and the Mental Health School Coalition and serves on the Rappahannock Roundtable. Renee has also worked as an Emergency Mental Health Clinician and Suicide Prevention Specialist with Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services and a volunteer EMT. She is a current board member of Mental Health America of Virginia, and Aging Together. Renee holds a degree in psychology from William and Mary and a Master of Education in Counseling from UVA.

March 26, 2026 / 2:00-3:30pm

The Hidden Effects of Stress - In-Person Program RAPPAHANNOCK

Where: Trinity Episcopal Church

Caregiving can be a very positive experience though its challenges can also bring feelings of tension, anxiety and stress. Come learn more about strategies for healthy caregiving. Feel free to bring your questions!

Presented by Renee Norden,  Executive Director of the Mental Health Association of Fauquier County 

In her role Renee serves on multiple boards and organizations serving older adults and youth. She facilitates the Mental Health Collaborative and the Mental Health School Coalition and serves on the Rappahannock Roundtable. Renee has also worked as an Emergency Mental Health Clinician and Suicide Prevention Specialist with Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services and a volunteer EMT. She is a current board member of Mental Health America of Virginia, and Aging Together. Renee holds a degree in psychology from William and Mary and a Master of Education in Counseling from UVA.

April 14, 2026 / Noon - 1:00pm

Dementia Friends Info Session

Virtual by Zoom

​You can register at any time using the link below. Please be sure to check your email for the Zoom link required to join the session.

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Dementia Friends is a growing movement that started in the United Kingdom. It was

developed with the goal of creating awareness in communities about what

dementia is, the many ways it is manifested, and how people can respond and help when

they encounter someone who seem confused. 

A Dementia Friend can be anyone in the community. One does not need to have any

medical background or any association with dementia to become a Dementia Friend. All

they need is the desire to help and make a difference, which is powerful for those living with any dementia related disease.

Aging Together encourages everyone to become a Dementia Friend simply by

attending one free informal session where they will learn tips on how to identify and help someone with dementia. Let’s

make our entire region Dementia Friendly!

July 14, 2026 / Noon - 1:00pm

Dementia Friends Info Session

Virtual by Zoom

​You can register at any time using the link below. Please be sure to check your email for the Zoom link required to join the session.

Click Here for Zoom Link.

Dementia Friends is a growing movement that started in the United Kingdom. It was

developed with the goal of creating awareness in communities about what

dementia is, the many ways it is manifested, and how people can respond and help when

they encounter someone who seem confused. 

A Dementia Friend can be anyone in the community. One does not need to have any

medical background or any association with dementia to become a Dementia Friend. All

they need is the desire to help and make a difference, which is powerful for those living with any dementia related disease.

Aging Together encourages everyone to become a Dementia Friend simply by

attending one free informal session where they will learn tips on how to identify and help someone with dementia. Let’s

make our entire region Dementia Friendly!

April 2, 2026 / 1:00-2 :30pm

Managing Chronic Illness  In-Person Program - Culpeper

Where: Culpeper County Library, Community Room 

Presented by Heather Connova, Nurse Practitioner at Dominion Primary and Same Day Care 

Heather has had 20 years of nursing experience, including urgent care, primary care, and pediatrics. She earned her RN from Germanna Community College and has worked in Step Down, ICU, ER, and as a staff educator. She later completed her Master of Science in Nursing Education and taught both in person and online before returning to school to become a nurse practitioner. Heather is passionate about empowering patients, mentoring future nurse practitioners, and serving her community. She is especially dedicated to helping patients manage chronic illness, drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience.

April 8, 2026 / 10:00-11:30am

Building Better Brain Habits - Hosted by Aging Together, in partnership with LOWLINC and the Alzheimer's Association  In-Person Program - Orange

Where: Lake of the Woods (LOW) Community Center 

The main visitors entrance to the Lake of the Woods gated community in Locust Grove, VA, is located at: 100 Lake of the Woods Way, Locust Grove, Virginia 22508. 

This entrance is typically accessed off Route 3 (Germanna Highway). As a gated community, this entrance is staffed 24 hours a day. Visitors must stop at the gate and inform the staff of their intended destination within the community.

Presented by The Alzheimer's Association.

This interactive educational program explores simple, everyday actions you can take to support brain health and reduce your risk for cognitive decline. Participants will engage with hands-on activities and discussion while learning practical, evidence based strategies related to movement, nutrition, sleep, social connection, and mental stimulation.