Aging Together

Aging Together is a regional organization committed to connecting people to the support they need to age in place. We connect people to resources and communities to improve quality of life as we age. Aging Together serves the counties of Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange & Rappahannock. 

This year we are seeking funding to support Aging Together's Dementia Support Program. Aging Together offers programs and resources that support the thousands of people in our region who are living with dementia, along with their caregivers. The Dementia Support Program addresses one of the biggest needs identified in the community conversations and provides essential support, services, and education to individuals, families, and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for those living with dementia and their caregivers - both family members and healthcare professionals - across the rural region of Planning District 09. 

Your donation today helps to support people living with dementia and caregivers through the following programs:

• Noontime Learning Series: Free virtual 1-hour educational programs on topics like brain health, dementia-related behaviors, types of dementia, caregiver stress, etc. 
• Dementia Friendly Initiative: In Planning District 09 it is estimated over 3000 people are currently living with dementia or cognitive

  impairment—a number expected to triple by 2050. About 90% of people  with dementia live at home, remaining active in the community. The Dementia Friendly initiative, led by Aging Together, raises awareness and understanding of dementia with 5-key messages to help businesses understand how to provide a welcoming environment to all customers. Over 500 individuals and businesses have completed Dementia Friendly training in our region. (https://www.agingtogether.org/dementia.html)

• Dementia Friendly at Work newsletter: For those who have completed training, this eblast continues to offer support and resources specific to dementia 

• Annual Dementia Education Conference: A one-day event in December with topic experts providing current information on the latest research and treatment options. CEUs are offered to healthcare professionals. (see "Conference" tab above)

• One-on-one Support: Compassionate response on Aging Together's phone line or email to those seeking information and resources. (540-829-6405 / info@agingtogether.org)

• Robotic Pets: Life-like cats and dogs that have been shown to provide comfort and support to people living with dementia in the later stages (https://www.agingtogether.org/initiatives.html)

• Project Lifesaver and TRIAD Programs: Aging Together partners with law enforcement to offer tracking devices to help locate people living with dementia who have wandered and become lost.

• Regional Resource Guide for Older Adults: (https://www.agingtogether.org/resource-guide-for-older-adults.html) published by Aging Together
•  Aging Together's website: Includes updated resources specific for dementia, as well as information for caregivers (https://www.agingtogether.org)

 

AGING TOGETHER'S VISION: Age Friendly Communities that actively engage, value & support older adults