About our Day Programs
As a part of our mission, Insight offers quality day programs for individuals in all stages of dementia. For those with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or early memory loss, Insight’s Reconnections early stage program promotes brain health, while creating connection with peers in a supportive environment. Our signature program, the Adult Day Health Center, provides a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment for individuals with mild to late-stage memory impairment. It is the only dementia specific day center in the DC metro area and still the only adult day health center in Northern Virginia with programs for people in the later stages of dementia.
Overview
Reconnections Early Stage Program
Our Reconnections Early Stage Program is a social club that promotes brain health while creating connection for those living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or in the early stages of memory impairment. Together with professional staff, small groups participate in discussion groups, recreational therapies, learning experiences, and all have the opportunity for peer support and to socialize in a safe, stigma-free setting.
Adult Day Health Center
Insight Memory Care Center’s adult day health center is licensed by the Virginia Department of Health and provides a safe, engaging, and therapeutic environment for people with memory impairment throughout the stages of the disease. It is the only dementia-specific day center in the DC metro area and still the only adult day health center in Northern Virginia with programs for people in the later stages of a memory impairment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my loved one is appropriate for Reconnections or the Day Center?
We will work with you to find the best fit for your loved one! If your loved one is still in the early stages, they could be appropriate for either program, and we can do an assessment for both Reconnections and the Day Center to ensure the best placement.
Here are some factors to consider:
- Timing: Reconnections runs from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Our Adult Day Health Center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
- Location: Reconnections is offered in Fairfax, Sterling, and Alexandria. The Adult Day Health Center is located in Fairfax.
- Care Needs: Our Adult Day Health Center offers nursing care, medication management, and assistance with most all care needs. In our Reconnections program, participants must be able to handle care needs independently.
- Wandering: Our Adult Day Health Center is a secure facility, and provides safe space for wandering and walking. Participants in our Reconnections program are able to come and go with staff support.
Can my loved one participate in both programs?
Participants often start in our Reconnections program first, and on average participate for over a year. Others may start in our Adult Day Health Center, or transition there from the Reconnections program. We will work with you to both determine which program is the best fit for your loved one, and also to determine when it might be time to transition from Reconnections to the Day Center. We want to always ensure that participants are engaged and appropriately challenged by their program to set them up for success.
Can I tour the programs?
We are happy to give you a tour of either or both programs, anytime during our regular business hours. Please call us at 703-204-4664 or email imcc@insightmcc.org to set up a convenient time!
I'm ready to get started!
We try to make our admission process for both programs as easy as possible. Check out our Reconnections Admission Process or our Day Center Admission Process to learn more.
