Dowda Senior Consultants

Dowda Senior Consultants Dowda Senior Consultants provides compassionate, experienced, and ongoing guidance to Richmond and Charlottesville seniors and their families at no cost.

09/01/2026

đź“ŁCALL FOR NOMINATIONS đź“Ł

The Beverly Awards are celebrating aging services professionals in Richmond who make an extraordinary difference.

From certified nursing assistants, to activities directors, to dining coordinators, to hospice nurses and home health aides, we want to recognize the significance of their contribution to the care of your loved one.

Know a local aging services professional who goes above and beyond?

Maybe they have a gift for engaging your loved one in activities that bring them joy. Maybe it's the companionship on quiet afternoons, or the willingness to run errands, plan outings, and handle the everyday details that make life easier.

Or perhaps it's the compassion, patience, and empathy shown every day that makes them unforgettable.

Dowda Senior Consultants wants to hear your story! Nominate a local caring hero for The Beverly Awards — share a 2–5 min video about who they are, their impact, and your favorite memory.

Selected nominees will be honored at an incredible evening celebration on November 10th, hosted by CareScout, at CarMax Park's Atlantic Union Bank Lounge–a night dedicated to recognizing the people who show up for your loved ones every single day!

Submit your video nomination here: bit.ly/BeverlyAwards

Nominations close September 15, 2026.

The Beverly Awards
Presented by Dowda Senior Consultants
Hosted by CareScout

GREAT NEWS!!! Missy Harden's next Zoom support series begins on August 18th, and for the first time in a long time, she ...
07/22/2026

GREAT NEWS!!! Missy Harden's next Zoom support series begins on August 18th, and for the first time in a long time, she actually has some space for YOU!!! Please do NOT hesitate to sign up for this 5 week virtual class/support group. Anyone who is caring for a loved one living with dementia will QUICKLY tell you that this is one of the most impactful ways you can spend your time. It's a place to be understood, ask questions, learn SO MUCH, and not feel so alone in this journey.

Reach out to us if you have any questions or would like to hear about scholarship opportunities. We are SO PROUD to support this incredible series and we want absolutely everyone to take advantage of it!!

Here at Dowda Senior Consultants we are BIG HUGE fans of the Circle Center Adult Day Services!!! We want EVERYONE to kno...
07/03/2026

Here at Dowda Senior Consultants we are BIG HUGE fans of the Circle Center Adult Day Services!!! We want EVERYONE to know about the amazing support they provide to families on the dementia journey. Today, we'd especially love to spread the word about their new JOY CIRCLE program - A Social Engagement and Respite Program for Families Navigating Memory Loss!!

Joy Circle is a free, volunteer-led social engagement and caregiver support program for families navigating dementia or memory loss.

Joy Circle provides a caring, welcoming, and safe environment where participants can enjoy music, art, conversation, brain games, gentle movement, simple activities, and new friendships. At the same time, caregivers can participate in a support group session, enabling them to receive a restorative break, make connections with others who understand the journey, all while knowing their loved one is engaging in social activities with others.

Joy Circle is grounded in Circle Center’s 50 years of experience supporting individuals with dementia and their families. Each location is hosted by a local church, with training and support from Circle Center.

Who Attends Joy Circle?
Adults who:

Are living with early to mid-stage dementia or memory loss
Are able to enjoy activities in a small group setting
Are mobile independently or with an assistive device
Can manage bathroom needs independently
Enjoy music, conversation, games, and simple hands-on activities

Joy Circle is a social program, not a medical or personal-care service. Volunteers cannot administer medications but can provide reminders.

What Happens During a Joy Circle Session?

Each two-hour gathering usually includes:

A warm welcome and fellowship
Gentle seated movement
Music and familiar sing-alongs
Brain games and conversation
Reminiscence and storytelling
Purposeful tasks (setting tables, sorting, simple projects)
Snack and social connection
A brief optional spiritual reflection
Our goal is simple: to help each Friend feel safe, valued, engaged, and included.

These Joy Circles are free, and are currently offered at St. Matthews Episcopal, Friendship Baptist, and Trinity United Methodist. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the location most convenient for you.

And if YOUR CHURCH might be interested in starting a Joy Circle, please reach out to the Circle Center and see if it might be a fit for you!!

05/30/2026

One of the BEST events Dowda Senior Consultants gets to be part of sponsoring every year is the Hanover County Department of Community Resources and Hanover County Government Centenarian Celebration — and this year I was completely overwhelmed with emotion. Hearing their secrets to longevity, how they met their spouses, what invention mattered most to them, the families they've built — I almost had to get up and leave the room. 🥹

To sit in a room full of people who have seen and lived through EVERYTHING — and to witness their joy and zest for life — it is a gift like none other. I wish every single person in Hanover (and all of RVA!) could experience it.

We are hoping to move to a larger venue next year so that more people can attend — because everyone deserves to sit in that room at least once.

A huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to Debbie Preston for ALL she does to make this happen every year. đź’›. It is the VERY BEST GIFT.

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Night to Remember wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors!!Because of you, this event is fully ...
04/29/2026

Night to Remember wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing sponsors!!

Because of you, this event is fully funded—meaning every ticket purchase and donation goes directly to the Alzheimer's Association of Greater Richmond and Circle Center Adult Day Services.

We are so thankful for your commitment to our mission and to the RVA community.

🍴💜 A special thank you to our amazing food sponsor communities for this year’s Night to Remember!We are so grateful to o...
04/27/2026

🍴💜 A special thank you to our amazing food sponsor communities for this year’s Night to Remember!

We are so grateful to our partners for sharing their talents and delicious dishes to make this evening unforgettable. And thank you to The Place at Innsbrook for serving as our bar partner again this year!

Your generosity not only adds flavor to the night, but also helps us raise vital funds to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association and The Circle Center. 💜 Together, we are creating a community of care, compassion, and hope.

✨ We can’t wait to enjoy all that you’re preparing on Sunday!

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month and the incredible professionals who help make everyday life more manageable, mea...
04/23/2026

Celebrating Occupational Therapy Month and the incredible professionals who help make everyday life more manageable, meaningful, and safe.

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10241 Korona Drive
Mechanicsville, VA
23116

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 7pm
Tuesday 7am - 7pm
Wednesday 7am - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 7pm
Friday 7am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

+18042343627

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