"I appreciate that my father is treated with patience and kindness and that all the staff members seem to be emotionally invested in the participants. I am completely comfortable when he is there because it is not just a place for him to be. It is a place where he is becoming someone new."

Early Stage Programs

Our goal at AFDC is to assist individuals with memory loss and their families throughout the entire journey. The trained and compassionate professionals at Alzheimer's Family Day Center will guide you through the first steps and help you have the best quality of life possible as you and your family live with memory loss or dementia.

Mind and Body Workshop

This workshop is an opportunity for the diagnosed individual and a spouse or family member to meet with others in a similar situation. Meetings are currently held Monday evenings.

This program offers coping strategies, ideas for interaction and support for the individual with memory loss and the caregiver. The healing power of laughter is combined with brain games, reminiscing, and light exercise to help the family member with cognitive impairment function on the highest level possible for the longest time. The greatest benefit may be the socialization and camaraderie that develop in the group.

When: Current session began January 23, 2012. Each session runs for 6 weeks. (View flyer)
Where: Alzheimer's Family Day Center (directions)
Time: Mondays 5:45 pm-7:45 pm.
Cost: Program charge is $175 per couple for the Expanded Program. Program charge is $75 per couple for the Modified Program. Each session is limited to 16 participants.

Our Expanded Program is ideal for couples where one participant is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. The program includes:
Couples Workshop (5:45 pm) with brain gym exercises and laughter to renew both mind and spirit.
Dinner (6:30 pm) with others experiencing memory loss.
Support Group for Caregivers (7:00 pm), including strategies to help adjust to changing abilities and family relationships.
Active Games (7:00 pm) for the person with dementia, to strengthen brain functioning.

Our Modified Program is designed for couples where one participant is in the mid stages of an Alzheimer's type disease. The program includes:
Dinner (6:30 pm) with others experiencing memory loss.
Support Group for Caregivers (7:00 pm), including strategies to help adjust to changing abilities and family relationships.
Active Games (7:00 pm) for the person with dementia, to strengthen brain functioning.

Registration is required.
To register: Please email Sue Stone, or call 703-204-4664.