Free, Confidential Memory Screenings
A simple first step toward peace of mind.
Foggy Bottom West End Village is offering free memory screenings to older adults in our neighborhoods. You don't have to be a Village member to take part.
What is a Memory Screening?
A memory screening is a brief, friendly check-in that gives you a baseline of how your memory and thinking are doing today. We use the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a widely used tool. It takes about 20 minutes.
A screening is not a diagnosis. If you'd like to talk about your results, we encourage you to share them with your own doctor. We can also give you a list of local memory care resources.
For more information, you can listen to this recording of our introductory workshop and view the related slides here.
Register here. Invite your community, members and non-members alike.
What Are the Benefits
-Peace of mind
-Early detection of mild cognitive changes, which can lead to earlier intervention
-Opens the door to a conversation with your doctor before issues progress
-Free/low-barrier access to screening through this program
-Connects participants to community resources and support if needed
What to Expect
-Free and confidential. Your results are shared only with you.
-Friendly and unhurried. Screenings are given by trained volunteers.
-Support if you want it. We can connect you with resources.
When and Where
Screenings take place at the Foggy Bottom office and are offered by appointment:
-Tuesday mornings
-Thursday afternoons
Screenings run through the end of March. After you register, we'll send you more details.
How to Sign Up
Register online: bit.ly/bookyourscreening (or scan the QR code)
Questions?
Kinyofu Mlimwengu, Outreach Director
202-333-1327, press 2
Please Bring
-A photo ID
-Your glasses or hearing aids, if you use them
You'll be asked to sign a short consent form when you arrive.
This program is made possible by the Washington Home Foundation Grant.
