Last week we attended the Community Foundation’s 6th annual Shape of the Region conference on the needs of the 300,000+ adults over the age of 65 who live in Northern Virginia. We learned that only 6.5% of older Northern Virginians move each year and only 2.6% of them leave the state. An overwhelming majority, therefore, […]
On Monday, March 20th, 6 women came together to celebrate the My Natural Me, 3rd Annual Coffee & Tea chat! What started during the pandemic as a virtual way to celebrate women’s history has now developed into an annual celebration. The women selected for this year’s discussion included women from a variety of backgrounds and […]
By Liletta Harlem The theme of this year’s Women’s History month is Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories. When we reflect on telling our stories, it’s noteworthy to consider the story of Women’s History Month itself. Originally, starting as a week only, in 1980, President Jimmy Carter made the first official proclamation to designate this […]
These biweekly support groups are safe spaces to share experiences, resources, and education around dementia to assist those that are caregivers. Did you know that Hispanic and Black individuals are 1.5 to 2 times likelier to be diagnosed with Dementia caused by Alzheimer’s in individuals over the age of 65? These numbers impact the community […]
In Honor Of Women’s History Month Join us for a conversation around celebrating womanhood! This year we talk about how we have embraced changes in: Health Family Career Community Join the conversation with us! Monday March 20th at 6:00pm EST Click the image below to register!
By: Diana McCollough When you have a loved one in need Assisting them becomes your need What about the gloomy stranger you meet Could you brighten them with how you greet We are all connected Each other’s feelings should be respected After all we are neighbors Try being the engraver Of what is positive Be cognizant […]
In every movie, there are background players—extras and bit actors that breathe life and realism into a scene. They make it believable, and enjoyable. Not only was Albert J. Williams an actor on some of the most notable soap operas, TV series, and movies of all time (All My Children, One Life to Live, The […]
by DiNamic McCollough The Art of Communication Keep it open and honest Respectful in earnest Do your best To be considerate and humble Conflict does not mean a rumble Of fistacuffs or words See it would be absurd To think You can shrink Someone down to size Because your emotions Might capsize— It is imperative […]
By Liletta Harlem SOLOMON CARTER FULLER (1872-1953) Did you know… One of the first pioneers in dementia research was a Black man from Liberia? Solomon Carter Fuller, an early 20th century psychiatrist, researcher, and medical educator, was born on August 11, 1872 in Monrovia, Liberia. His parents, Solomon C. and Anna Ursilla (James) Fuller, were […]
My Natural Me, is happy to announce our new support group. We specifically designed this support group to help minority caregivers to face the unique challenges that face families of color and dementia. Research has shown that people in the Black community often face barriers to their care for dementia, including delays in diagnosis. Socioeconomic […]
