BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Brain Health Virginia - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Brain Health Virginia
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Brain Health Virginia
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260626T145342Z
CREATED:20260626T145342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T145342Z
UID:1465-1784142000-1784145600@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Care Partner Support Group
DESCRIPTION:This group is specifically designed for the unique needs\, challenges and experiences of LGBTQ+ care partners for individuals living with dementia. Get to know others in a safe space and have the opportunity to share personal concerns and successes. \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/lgbtq-care-partner-support-group/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Insight Memory Care Center":MAILTO:imcc@insightmcc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T120000
DTSTAMP:20260708T182804Z
CREATED:20260708T182804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T182804Z
UID:1471-1784199600-1784203200@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:My Health Checklist: Your Pathway to Age-Friendly Care
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for an Interactive Age-Friendly Health Workshop. \nThe Cedars Ministry of Mosby Memorial Baptist Church\, in partnership with the Henrico County NAACP Health Committee\, and the Virginia Geriatric Education Center\, invites you to participate in a free interactive workshop designed to help adults and caregivers take a more active role in their health and well-being. \nThis engaging session will focus on the 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care: \n\nWhat Matters – Your goals\, preferences\, and priorities for living well\nMedication – Understanding the medications you take and how they affect your health\nMind – Supporting mental health\, memory\, and overall well-being\nMobility – Maintaining movement\, independence\, and safety\n\nParticipants will learn from healthcare experts about evidence-based Age-Friendly Care practices while exploring My Health Checklist\, a practical tool designed to help adults and caregivers prepare for medical appointments and health care conversations. \nThe checklist helps you: \n\nReflect on what is going well with your health\nIdentify areas that could be improved\nOrganize questions and concerns for your healthcare provider\nFocus discussions on the issues that matter most to you\n\nAdults deserve collaboration\, kindness\, respect\, and meaningful partnerships with their healthcare teams. My Health Checklist encourages two-way communication\, empowering individuals to become active participants in their care and decision-making. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nWhether you are an older adult\, caregiver\, family member\, or simply interested in learning more about healthy aging\, we encourage you to attend. \nLet’s start the conversation together and take the next step toward age-friendly health and wellness! \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/my-health-checklist-your-pathway-to-age-friendly-care/
LOCATION:Mosby Memorial Baptist Church\, 2901 Mechanicsville Tpke\, Richmond\, VA\, 23223\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T150000
DTSTAMP:20260708T183039Z
CREATED:20260708T183039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T183039Z
UID:1475-1785247200-1785250800@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Building Community and Connections: Innovations in Adult Day Programming for People Living with Dementia
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Amazing Place and OPICA Adult Day Program & Counseling Center will share insights into innovative programs and strategies that have proven successful in supporting people living with dementia and their family caregivers. \nAmazing Place will highlight its innovative efforts to recruit and engage a multigenerational workforce. Through its STARS (Student Training in Alzheimer’s & Respite over the Summer) program and Legacy Workforce model\, the organization creates meaningful opportunities for both individuals beginning their careers and those pursuing new opportunities after retirement. \nOPICA will share strategies that support the sustainability of its adult day programs through an extensive multidisciplinary internship program and innovative fundraising initiatives. The presentation will highlight the vital role interns play in engaging and supporting individuals with early memory loss. Participants will also learn about OPICA’s creative fundraising efforts\, which help provide participant scholarships\, and its legacy giving program\, both of which contribute to the long-term sustainability of the organization and its services. \nPlease note: \n\nNational Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) webinars are free of charge and open to the public.\nNADRC webinars are recorded and will be available for viewing at nadrc.acl.gov.\nPre-registration is required to attend the live webinars.\nClosed captioning is available during the live event and is included in the recording for all NADRC webinars.\n\nIf you have questions\, please email NADRC-Webinars@rti.org. \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/building-community-and-connections-innovations-in-adult-day-programming-for-people-living-with-dementia/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="National Alzheimer%E2%80%99s and Dementia Resource Center":MAILTO:NADRC-Webinars@rti.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T133000
DTSTAMP:20260626T145726Z
CREATED:20260626T145726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T145726Z
UID:1467-1786536000-1786541400@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Navigating Family Dynamics Class for Care Partners
DESCRIPTION:This class will help family care partners understand how dementia affects family relationships\, offer practical tips for communicating with one another\, and provide effective strategies for working together as a care team. \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/navigating-family-dynamics-class-for-care-partners/
LOCATION:Insight – Fairfax\, 3953 Pender Dr #100\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Insight Memory Care Center":MAILTO:imcc@insightmcc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T130000
DTSTAMP:20260626T150014Z
CREATED:20260626T150014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260626T150014Z
UID:1469-1786622400-1786626000@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Learning About a Dementia Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:This virtual information session is for individuals recently diagnosed with dementia and their loved ones. We will explore what dementia is (and isn’t)\, what to expect early on\, the emotional impact of a diagnosis\, and practical next steps. Participants will also learn ways to live well with dementia and have time for questions in a supportive\, welcoming space. \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/learning-about-a-dementia-diagnosis-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Insight Memory Care Center":MAILTO:imcc@insightmcc.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T170000
DTSTAMP:20260708T183450Z
CREATED:20260708T183450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T183450Z
UID:1478-1786869000-1786899600@www.vdh.virginia.gov
SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Seminar
DESCRIPTION:I am pleased to invite you to participate in the Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Seminar on August 16\, 2026\, an engaging\, evidence-informed educational program designed for healthcare professionals\, first responders\, senior care providers\, social workers\, activity professionals\, case managers\, and anyone who supports individuals living with dementia. \nThis seminar is the required educational course and first step toward becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP)\, for those who meet the organization’s eligibility requirements. \nDuring this seminar\, participants will gain practical knowledge and strategies on topics including: \n\nDementia and Alzheimer’s disease overview\nEffective communication techniques\nUnderstanding behaviors and interventions\nPerson-centered dementia care\nActivities and meaningful engagement\nWandering\, safety\, and abuse prevention\nPain\, nutrition\, and end-of-life care\nSupporting families and caregivers\nCurrent best practices in dementia care\n\nWhether you are seeking CDP certification or simply want to enhance your knowledge and confidence in caring for individuals living with dementia\, this seminar provides valuable tools that can be applied immediately in your professional practice. \nRegister
URL:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/brain-health/event/alzheimers-disease-dementia-care-seminar/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR