Upcoming Programs

Aging Together partners with other organizations for relevant programs and seminars that serve to educate or assist both family and professional caregivers, as well as to offer general interest topics. We also post non-partner programs from organizations we know and trust if we believe them to be appropriate. During the pandemic these are all in virtual format, usually webinars or through Zoom.
Programs are listed chronologically with the earliest first.

If you need help figuring out how to Zoom click HERE for a video - it's just under an hour to watch the entire thing. And don't worry, it's tech, but it's not that hard! Or view this Zoom QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE.

Virtual House Call with Dr. Evans
in partnership with the
Piedmont Dementia Education Committee
September 17, 2020 / 11:00am

Join in this free Zoom webinar with geriatric specialist Dr. Jonathan Evans as we discuss caregiving during the pandemic and how to help those living with dementia, and thier caregivers. Click on picture at right to download flyer, or on button below to register. Zoom link information will be on the response email once you register.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
September 22 - October 27, 2020
Offered by Cornerstone Cares

This is a 6 week, on site, educational series designed to provide tools the family caregiver needs to take care of themselves so that they will be better prepared to take good care of thier loved ones. As a participant one will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, balance life, increase ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.
The expectation is that when one registers they will attend the entire 6 week series. Proper social distancing procedures will be maintained. There is a minimal fee of $15 to cover cost of materials. For more information, or to register, click picture at right.

Activities for Older Adults at Home
September 24, 2020; 10:00am

In partnership with Culpeper Baptist Church, join this Zoom with Amy Kavel who will offer tips and suggestions for activities that help relieve boredom and isolation of older adults who stay at home.
Contact Aging Together to register by September 23:
ephipps@agingtogether.org or 540-829-6405
You will receive an email with the Zoom link info.
Click on the picture at right to enlarge for more information.

Chronic Disease
Self-Management Workshop
September 30 - November 4, 2020

This weekly webinar workshop will guide participants who live with chronic diseases to enjoy a healthy life by managing and problem solving symptoms in order to live with more activity and less stress. This series is free but limited to 12 people. For more information, click on flyer at right. To register contact Arminda Perch at 434-297-5839 or ap5yb@virginia.edu.

Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease Program
Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Health
October 10 - November 16, 2020

Walk with Ease program

Presented by Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS), this program is designed to help people living with arthritis better manage their pain and is also ideal for people without arthritis who want to make walking a regular habit. Led by a certified Arthritis Foundation Peer Leader, this program has been shown to reduce pain and increase balance and walking pace. This group meets by phone on Mondays starting October 10. Offered at no cost to anyone who can be on their feet for 10 minutes without increased pain.
Click on button at right for informational flyer.
Contact Bonnie at 540-547-4824 for more information or to register (required).

Listening Together:
Caregiver Story Sharing (Live Discussion) - Ongoing Series

Caregiving by a family member can be stressful and lonely. Often respite can come in the form of talking to others with similar circumstances. Join Boomie Pedersen for weekly Zoom meetings where you can share your caregiving stories, or just listen to how others are coping with their own situations. These sessions are meant to be relaxing and to help you connect with other people when you may be feeling isolated. Click on the document at right to see the info, or email info@agingtogether.org with "Listening Together" in the subject line. FREE

Zoom meetings are easy to access on your computer, or tablet. When you register you will receive a link to join by email. You will need to download the Zoom softare or App but this is pretty easy and you will be guided when you first enter a Zoom meeting. Click HERE for a helpful video.