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.

COLLATERAL DAMAGE: Elder Abuse and the Opioid Epidemic in Rural Virginia
August 14, 2020

This event is sponsored by Southwest Virginia Legal Aid in collaboration with Southwest Virginia Elder Justice Task Force. This is a multi-session event: attend one or all of them! Free - click the link below to register:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6u0FbFhdRwazNRDI8lb13g
Click logo at right for detailed information.

Dealing with Dementia Workshop
August 22, 2020 / 9:00am-1:00pm

From Cornerstone: A live-group workshop including lunch. Social distancing will be practiced. This workshp is designed specifically for family caregivers, and discusses strategies on navigating the care of a loved one with dementia. Participants will learn how to use the 360-page “Dealing with Dementia Guide,” and will be able to take home this evidence-informed resource for free. Click on the photo at right for more information and to register.

Covid-19 in the Community:
Tips for Older Adults Staying Healthy
August 26, 2020: 2:00pm

For older adults, caregivers & the general public.
Sponsored by UVA Health Services & Culpeper Baptist Church. View this Zoom for good discussion about the pandemic and health concerns. Led by staff of UVA Health. This is a free event, but you will need to register at info@agingtogether.org to get Zoom link information. Click on flyer at right for more info.

Caregiver Story Sharing (Live Discussion) - Ongoing Series

Listening together will start back up in August, 2020 with the first session at 10:00am on the 3rd.

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.

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.