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*Please Note: This is a Joint Event and will take place at Our Sister Community The Kensington Falls Church.

Let The Kensington Falls Church support you in achieving new goals in your Parkinson’s journey this New Year! Join us at our community for our weekly Parkinson’s Communications Club, led by Matthew McKeon, Speech Language Pathologist.

The Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. The club is not therapy, rather, it is designed to improve your volume. The approach helps people speak loudly and clearly in order to make themselves heard. Most importantly, this club is designed in a group setting – one for all and all for one. Exercise your voice as well as your body and make yourself heard.

At The Kensington, Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of care for Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized.

For questions, email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

Matthew McKeon, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a Speech Language Pathologist who has been providing comprehensive speech therapy to individuals with voice, speech, and swallowing disorders for more than 15 years. He has a Masters in Health Science in Speech Language Pathology from Duquesne University. His diversified experience includes research assistant studying the aging voice for the VA, clinician for an Otolaryngology office, and clinician for a voice clinic.

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Stay movin’ with The Kensington Reston at Exercise for Parkinson’s! We’re proud to partner with the Parkinson’s Foundation of the National Capital Area to offer a weekly, in-person series to bring people together impacted by Parkinson’s Disease.

We invite you and your loved one to visit us on our courtyard at The Kensington Reston and participate in various physical exercises aimed at improving posture, balance and circulation while also increasing strength, muscle control and mobility. Join us each week to find the physical and emotional support that you need.

Our Promise at The Kensington is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized. By offering three levels of Memory Care, we improve quality of life for our residents to the greatest extent possible. And couples are welcome, even if their care needs differ. We’re standing by, eager to listen and ready to help.

For questions regarding this program or our COVID-19 guidelines, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Sales & Marketing, aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.  

Instructor: Tim Sun

Tim Sun is an Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer. After graduating and earning his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, he has been guiding clients towards their fitness and wellness goals. He preaches that the changes that you want to see all begin with changes to your lifestyle. It is important to include three different types of stimulating activities in your life: cognitive, socialization and movement. Staying positive, being consistent, and being strategic with the activities in your life are important for seeing results!

RSVP Below

*Please Note: This is a Joint Event and will take place at Our Sister Community The Kensington Falls Church.

Let The Kensington Falls Church support you in achieving new goals in your Parkinson’s journey this New Year! Join us at our community for our weekly Parkinson’s Communications Club, led by Matthew McKeon, Speech Language Pathologist.

The Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. The club is not therapy, rather, it is designed to improve your volume. The approach helps people speak loudly and clearly in order to make themselves heard. Most importantly, this club is designed in a group setting – one for all and all for one. Exercise your voice as well as your body and make yourself heard.

At The Kensington, Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of care for Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized.

For questions, email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

Matthew McKeon, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a Speech Language Pathologist who has been providing comprehensive speech therapy to individuals with voice, speech, and swallowing disorders for more than 15 years. He has a Masters in Health Science in Speech Language Pathology from Duquesne University. His diversified experience includes research assistant studying the aging voice for the VA, clinician for an Otolaryngology office, and clinician for a voice clinic.

Register Here

Stay movin’ with The Kensington Reston at Exercise for Parkinson’s! We’re proud to partner with the Parkinson’s Foundation of the National Capital Area to offer a weekly, in-person series to bring people together impacted by Parkinson’s Disease.

We invite you and your loved one to visit us on our courtyard at The Kensington Reston and participate in various physical exercises aimed at improving posture, balance and circulation while also increasing strength, muscle control and mobility. Join us each week to find the physical and emotional support that you need.

Our Promise at The Kensington is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized. By offering three levels of Memory Care, we improve quality of life for our residents to the greatest extent possible. And couples are welcome, even if their care needs differ. We’re standing by, eager to listen and ready to help.

For questions regarding this program or our COVID-19 guidelines, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Sales & Marketing, aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.  

Instructor: Tim Sun

Tim Sun is an Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer. After graduating and earning his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, he has been guiding clients towards their fitness and wellness goals. He preaches that the changes that you want to see all begin with changes to your lifestyle. It is important to include three different types of stimulating activities in your life: cognitive, socialization and movement. Staying positive, being consistent, and being strategic with the activities in your life are important for seeing results!

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As we welcome in the New Year, let’s embrace a new conversation about brain health, prevention and the value of early detection. Don’t miss our complimentary webinar Prevention & Early Detection of Dementia: Building Your Cognitive Reserve with Brooks Kenny, Brain Health Advocate & Sherri Snelling, Gerontologist.

Join us to learn how early detection and diagnosis can make all the difference, and the importance of building your cognitive reserve now. Discover the essential information you need for your loved ones, and yourself, in the fight against Alzheimer’s and dementia.

We will explore today’s top questions:

• Who is most impacted by Alzheimer’s & dementia – and why?
• Is prevention of Alzheimer’s and dementia possible?
• What are the latest innovations around early detection, testing and diagnosis?

Our Promise at The Kensington is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of care both Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized. We improve the quality of life for our residents to the greatest extent possible. We’re standing by, eager to listen and ready to help.

For questions, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

Brooks Kenny, Brain Health Advocate and Vice President at Altoida, is a nationally recognized subject matter expert in caregiving and women’s brain health with over two decades of experience in the field. Additionally, she directed the Women’s Leadership Council – a group of executive women that are spotlighting the disproportionate impact of Alzheimer’s disease on women.

Sherri Snelling, Gerontologist, Author and Founder/CEO of Caregiving Club, has been a long-time advocate for Alzheimer’s caregivers and the growing movement around brain health. Caregiving Club is a strategic consulting and content creation firm. Her work focuses on helping employers and other organizations educate and support the 5 generations and millions of family caregivers.

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*Please Note: This is a Joint Event with Our Sister Community The Kensington Falls Church & Will Take Place Onsite at Falls Church Arts

A Memory Café is a gathering of individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) along with their caregivers, friends or family in a supportive and engaging environment. 

Our group meets onsite at Falls Church Arts and is a social gathering: an opportunity to make new friends and interact with others without fear of embarrassment or being misunderstood. Many also find it an avenue for sharing concerns and providing support. Come and share a cup of coffee, participate in an activity while meeting others for support, companionship and fun. Make new connections, discover new tools and resources .

This is a bi-monthly event:

2nd Friday Session:

Cognitive exercises and brain games.
Led by an Insight Memory Care Center Staff Member.

4th Friday Session

Therapeutic art class for older adults with memory impairment.
Led by Sally Evans, Falls Church Arts Instructor.

We are partnering with Insight Memory Care Center. Since opening their doors in 1984,  Insight Memory Care center’s priority has been to provide specialized care, support, and education for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments, their families, caregivers, and the community, through their adult day health and resource center.

For questions, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

RSVP Below

*Please Note: This is a Joint Event and will take place at Our Sister Community The Kensington Falls Church.

Let The Kensington Falls Church support you in achieving new goals in your Parkinson’s journey this New Year! Join us at our community for our weekly Parkinson’s Communications Club, led by Matthew McKeon, Speech Language Pathologist.

The Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. The club is not therapy, rather, it is designed to improve your volume. The approach helps people speak loudly and clearly in order to make themselves heard. Most importantly, this club is designed in a group setting – one for all and all for one. Exercise your voice as well as your body and make yourself heard.

At The Kensington, Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of care for Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized.

For questions, email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

Matthew McKeon, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a Speech Language Pathologist who has been providing comprehensive speech therapy to individuals with voice, speech, and swallowing disorders for more than 15 years. He has a Masters in Health Science in Speech Language Pathology from Duquesne University. His diversified experience includes research assistant studying the aging voice for the VA, clinician for an Otolaryngology office, and clinician for a voice clinic.

RSVP Below

In-Person Group at The Kensington 

The Kensington Reston is thrilled to partner with Insight Memory Care to introduce our new monthly Spousal Support Group in-person at our community! Please join us on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Led by Insight Memory Care’s Jennifer Denk, MSW, LMSW, CDP, this group will offer a safe, welcoming and private setting for spouses to share their caregiving experiences, connect with other spouses going through the same journey and receive insight from an expert. Our Spousal Support Group is open to all spouses who are caring for their partner, whether that partner is living at home or in a community.

Our Promise at The Kensington is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. Our Assisted Living and two tiers of Memory Care are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive, personalized, and able to accommodate couples, even if their needs are different. 

For questions about this event, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

Jennifer Denk, MSW, LMSW, CDP is originally from Mississippi and has lived in Fairfax for over 25 years. Jen graduated with a B.A in Psychology from George Mason University in 2001 and returned to complete a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2018.  She has been affiliated with Insight Memory Care Center since 2019.  Jen has worked with persons with dementia and their families in many different capacities, including therapeutic recreation and as a social worker offering social services to participants and their families.  Jen holds monthly support groups for the Insight staff and is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) supervisee, where she is working to complete 3,000 hours of supervised private counseling and support, specializing in older adults and dementia .  She has been married for 20 years and has a 17 year old daughter.  Her hobbies include fitness, reading and puzzling, and a lot of musical theater!

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Take care of yourself so you can take care of others.

Join The Kensington Reston and Aging & Dementia Expert Dr. Anya Parpura, MD, PhD for this interactive discussion to better understand why your loved one could be agitated, what it means and how to work through it.

This interactive group discussion is designed to help you understand and deal with both sides of caregiving, providing it and receiving it. At the beginning of each meeting, Dr. Anya will provide a brief educational presentation to start us off on thinking and sharing experiences. However, discussion and sharing is not limited to the  introductory topic. We want you to feel comfortable and safe sharing whatever is on your mind.

Caregiving crosses all illnesses, conditions and health concerns. Providing care for loved ones often leads to feeling intimidated, confused, frustrated and exhausted.  Caring for people with dementia has been shown to have the highest caregiver burden.  At the same time, the ones we care for also have their own sets of challenges and emotional journeys that make this journey ever changing. Sharing this burden can relieve this stress and hearing from others that are going through similar journeys can provide you with solutions as well.

Dr. Aleksandra (Anya) Parpura, MD, PhD, an expert in aging and dementia, will lead our Caregiver Connect program. Dr. Anya is the president of Aging Perspectives, Inc., the Scientific Review Officer for variety of biomedical programs, an adjunct professor at The Catholic University of America, and a faculty member at the Washington School of Psychiatry. Dr. Parpura brings to us vast knowledge, helpful tips and a kind heart.

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Stay movin’ with The Kensington Reston at Exercise for Parkinson’s! We’re proud to partner with the Parkinson’s Foundation of the National Capital Area to offer a weekly, in-person series to bring people together impacted by Parkinson’s Disease.

We invite you and your loved one to visit us on our courtyard at The Kensington Reston and participate in various physical exercises aimed at improving posture, balance and circulation while also increasing strength, muscle control and mobility. Join us each week to find the physical and emotional support that you need.

Our Promise at The Kensington is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized. By offering three levels of Memory Care, we improve quality of life for our residents to the greatest extent possible. And couples are welcome, even if their care needs differ. We’re standing by, eager to listen and ready to help.

For questions regarding this program or our COVID-19 guidelines, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Sales & Marketing, aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.  

Instructor: Tim Sun

Tim Sun is an Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer. After graduating and earning his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, he has been guiding clients towards their fitness and wellness goals. He preaches that the changes that you want to see all begin with changes to your lifestyle. It is important to include three different types of stimulating activities in your life: cognitive, socialization and movement. Staying positive, being consistent, and being strategic with the activities in your life are important for seeing results!

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Join Kensington Senior Living and HFC for CareCon 2023!

CareCon is a free, virtual event designed to educate, inspire, and empower Alzheimer’s and dementia family caregivers with support, knowledge, and community. Hosted by HFC Founders Lauren Miller Rogen & Seth Rogen, CareCon is all about celebrating you and bolstering your caregiving journey! Featuring celebrity-studded panels and expert-led workshops, you’ll leave with new resources and connections.

Nominate a Caregiver for the Scotty Caregiver Award

HFC’s Scotty Award, presented by Kensington Senior Living, will be presented at HFC CareCon. The award is named in honor of Scott Miller, who served as a loving caregiver to HFC founder Lauren Miller Rogen’s late mother Adele. The award will recognize an unpaid dementia caregiver who is nominated by a friend, family member, or themselves. A panel of HFC judges made up of current and former caregivers and thought leaders, will select one winner who will be recognized for the following characteristics throughout their caregiving experience:

– the loving support they provide(d) during a challenging time
– the patience and perseverance they demonstrate(d)
– the creativity they exhibit(ed)

For any questions, please reach out to Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Sales & Marketing, aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

RSVP Below

*Please Note: This is a Joint Event and will take place at Our Sister Community The Kensington Falls Church.

Let The Kensington Falls Church support you in achieving new goals in your Parkinson’s journey this New Year! Join us at our community for our weekly Parkinson’s Communications Club, led by Matthew McKeon, Speech Language Pathologist.

The Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. The club is not therapy, rather, it is designed to improve your volume. The approach helps people speak loudly and clearly in order to make themselves heard. Most importantly, this club is designed in a group setting – one for all and all for one. Exercise your voice as well as your body and make yourself heard.

At The Kensington, Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of care for Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized.

For questions, email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

Matthew McKeon, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a Speech Language Pathologist who has been providing comprehensive speech therapy to individuals with voice, speech, and swallowing disorders for more than 15 years. He has a Masters in Health Science in Speech Language Pathology from Duquesne University. His diversified experience includes research assistant studying the aging voice for the VA, clinician for an Otolaryngology office, and clinician for a voice clinic.

Register Here

Stay movin’ with The Kensington Reston at Exercise for Parkinson’s! We’re proud to partner with the Parkinson’s Foundation of the National Capital Area to offer a weekly, in-person series to bring people together impacted by Parkinson’s Disease.

We invite you and your loved one to visit us on our courtyard at The Kensington Reston and participate in various physical exercises aimed at improving posture, balance and circulation while also increasing strength, muscle control and mobility. Join us each week to find the physical and emotional support that you need.

Our Promise at The Kensington is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized. By offering three levels of Memory Care, we improve quality of life for our residents to the greatest extent possible. And couples are welcome, even if their care needs differ. We’re standing by, eager to listen and ready to help.

For questions regarding this program or our COVID-19 guidelines, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Sales & Marketing, aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.  

Instructor: Tim Sun

Tim Sun is an Exercise Physiologist and Personal Trainer. After graduating and earning his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, he has been guiding clients towards their fitness and wellness goals. He preaches that the changes that you want to see all begin with changes to your lifestyle. It is important to include three different types of stimulating activities in your life: cognitive, socialization and movement. Staying positive, being consistent, and being strategic with the activities in your life are important for seeing results!

RSVP Below

*Please Note: This is a Joint Event with Our Sister Community The Kensington Falls Church & Will Take Place Onsite at Falls Church Arts

A Memory Café is a gathering of individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) along with their caregivers, friends or family in a supportive and engaging environment. 

Our group meets onsite at Falls Church Arts and is a social gathering: an opportunity to make new friends and interact with others without fear of embarrassment or being misunderstood. Many also find it an avenue for sharing concerns and providing support. Come and share a cup of coffee, participate in an activity while meeting others for support, companionship and fun. Make new connections, discover new tools and resources .

This is a bi-monthly event:

2nd Friday Session:

Cognitive exercises and brain games.
Led by an Insight Memory Care Center Staff Member.

4th Friday Session

Therapeutic art class for older adults with memory impairment.
Led by Sally Evans, Falls Church Arts Instructor.

We are partnering with Insight Memory Care Center. Since opening their doors in 1984,  Insight Memory Care center’s priority has been to provide specialized care, support, and education for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments, their families, caregivers, and the community, through their adult day health and resource center.

For questions, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

RSVP Below

*Please Note: This is a Joint Event and will take place at Our Sister Community The Kensington Falls Church.

Let The Kensington Falls Church support you in achieving new goals in your Parkinson’s journey this New Year! Join us at our community for our weekly Parkinson’s Communications Club, led by Matthew McKeon, Speech Language Pathologist.

The Club establishes a wellness and prevention program for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners. The club is not therapy, rather, it is designed to improve your volume. The approach helps people speak loudly and clearly in order to make themselves heard. Most importantly, this club is designed in a group setting – one for all and all for one. Exercise your voice as well as your body and make yourself heard.

At The Kensington, Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of care for Assisted Living and Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized.

For questions, email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

Matthew McKeon, M.S. CCC-SLP, is a Speech Language Pathologist who has been providing comprehensive speech therapy to individuals with voice, speech, and swallowing disorders for more than 15 years. He has a Masters in Health Science in Speech Language Pathology from Duquesne University. His diversified experience includes research assistant studying the aging voice for the VA, clinician for an Otolaryngology office, and clinician for a voice clinic.

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At Kensington Senior Living, we promise to “love and care for your family as we do our own.” And that includes you. We strive to improve your quality of life as well as that of your loved one. So we keep up with the latest news and advances in health and wellness for seniors and caregivers, and we give you access to information and resources as we acquire them.

Join us this February as experts from Columbia University enlighten us with information about women, hormones and the link between dementia and menopause. Given that two-thirds of the nation’s caregivers are women and are at a higher risk of developing memory impairment, we thought it important to share the multiple steps you can take to protect brain health and reduce the chance of cognitive decline.

For questions, email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

Susan E. Loeb-Zeitlin, MD, FACOG, is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in New York, and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey/ Newark. She is affiliated with the medical facilities of Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Stephanie Cosentino, PhD,  is Associate Professor of Neuropsychology in the Cognitive Neuroscience Division, and the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain, at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Cosentino’s research program studies how cognition and self-awareness deteriorate in the course of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease and frontotemporal dementia.

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*Please Note: This is a Joint Event with Our Sister Community The Kensington Falls Church & Will Take Place Onsite at Falls Church Arts

A Memory Café is a gathering of individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) along with their caregivers, friends or family in a supportive and engaging environment. 

Our group meets onsite at Falls Church Arts and is a social gathering: an opportunity to make new friends and interact with others without fear of embarrassment or being misunderstood. Many also find it an avenue for sharing concerns and providing support. Come and share a cup of coffee, participate in an activity while meeting others for support, companionship and fun. Make new connections, discover new tools and resources .

This is a bi-monthly event:

2nd Friday Session:

Cognitive exercises and brain games.
Led by an Insight Memory Care Center Staff Member.

4th Friday Session

Therapeutic art class for older adults with memory impairment.
Led by Sally Evans, Falls Church Arts Instructor.

We are partnering with Insight Memory Care Center. Since opening their doors in 1984,  Insight Memory Care center’s priority has been to provide specialized care, support, and education for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments, their families, caregivers, and the community, through their adult day health and resource center.

For questions, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

RSVP Below

In-Person Group at The Kensington 

The Kensington Reston is thrilled to partner with Insight Memory Care to introduce our new monthly Spousal Support Group in-person at our community! Please join us on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Led by Insight Memory Care’s Jennifer Denk, MSW, LMSW, CDP, this group will offer a safe, welcoming and private setting for spouses to share their caregiving experiences, connect with other spouses going through the same journey and receive insight from an expert. Our Spousal Support Group is open to all spouses who are caring for their partner, whether that partner is living at home or in a community.

Our Promise at The Kensington is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. Our Assisted Living and two tiers of Memory Care are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive, personalized, and able to accommodate couples, even if their needs are different. 

For questions about this event, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

Jennifer Denk, MSW, LMSW, CDP is originally from Mississippi and has lived in Fairfax for over 25 years. Jen graduated with a B.A in Psychology from George Mason University in 2001 and returned to complete a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2018.  She has been affiliated with Insight Memory Care Center since 2019.  Jen has worked with persons with dementia and their families in many different capacities, including therapeutic recreation and as a social worker offering social services to participants and their families.  Jen holds monthly support groups for the Insight staff and is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) supervisee, where she is working to complete 3,000 hours of supervised private counseling and support, specializing in older adults and dementia .  She has been married for 20 years and has a 17 year old daughter.  Her hobbies include fitness, reading and puzzling, and a lot of musical theater!

RSVP Below

*Please Note: This is a Joint Event with Our Sister Community The Kensington Falls Church & Will Take Place Onsite at Falls Church Arts

A Memory Café is a gathering of individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) along with their caregivers, friends or family in a supportive and engaging environment. 

Our group meets onsite at Falls Church Arts and is a social gathering: an opportunity to make new friends and interact with others without fear of embarrassment or being misunderstood. Many also find it an avenue for sharing concerns and providing support. Come and share a cup of coffee, participate in an activity while meeting others for support, companionship and fun. Make new connections, discover new tools and resources .

This is a bi-monthly event:

2nd Friday Session:

Cognitive exercises and brain games.
Led by an Insight Memory Care Center Staff Member.

4th Friday Session

Therapeutic art class for older adults with memory impairment.
Led by Sally Evans, Falls Church Arts Instructor.

We are partnering with Insight Memory Care Center. Since opening their doors in 1984,  Insight Memory Care center’s priority has been to provide specialized care, support, and education for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments, their families, caregivers, and the community, through their adult day health and resource center.

For questions, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

RSVP Below

In-Person Group at The Kensington 

The Kensington Reston is thrilled to partner with Insight Memory Care to introduce our new monthly Spousal Support Group in-person at our community! Please join us on the 2nd Monday of each month.

Led by Insight Memory Care’s Jennifer Denk, MSW, LMSW, CDP, this group will offer a safe, welcoming and private setting for spouses to share their caregiving experiences, connect with other spouses going through the same journey and receive insight from an expert. Our Spousal Support Group is open to all spouses who are caring for their partner, whether that partner is living at home or in a community.

Our Promise at The Kensington is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. Our Assisted Living and two tiers of Memory Care are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive, personalized, and able to accommodate couples, even if their needs are different. 

For questions about this event, please email Alexandra Ramsey, Director of Marketing & Sales at aramsey@kensingtonsl.com.

Jennifer Denk, MSW, LMSW, CDP is originally from Mississippi and has lived in Fairfax for over 25 years. Jen graduated with a B.A in Psychology from George Mason University in 2001 and returned to complete a Master’s Degree in Social Work in 2018.  She has been affiliated with Insight Memory Care Center since 2019.  Jen has worked with persons with dementia and their families in many different capacities, including therapeutic recreation and as a social worker offering social services to participants and their families.  Jen holds monthly support groups for the Insight staff and is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) supervisee, where she is working to complete 3,000 hours of supervised private counseling and support, specializing in older adults and dementia .  She has been married for 20 years and has a 17 year old daughter.  Her hobbies include fitness, reading and puzzling, and a lot of musical theater!