Supporting communities where people with dementia can live and thrive.

Dementia Friendly Iowa promotes change and education in communities to create a more welcoming, safe, and respectful space for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

Dementia Friendly Iowa is an initiative of the Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging.

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Find a Dementia Friendly Community Initiative near you.

Find a Dementia Friends Session near you.

In case you missed it, we are thrilled to share on

In case you missed it, we are thrilled to share on our website the updated list of the 150+ Dementia Friendly Businesses & Organizations we have been privileged to recognize across Iowa! 🧡💜 #DementiaFriendlyBusinesses

Learn more at the link in our bio.

Part of being a Dementia Friend involves gaining a

Part of being a Dementia Friend involves gaining a deeper understanding of how someone living with dementia might view the world. One of our recent session attendees shared, "This made me more aware of how someone with dementia may view the world."

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Does your business have this window sticker yet? If not, it's time to become a Dementia Friendly Business!

Any business or organization in Iowa can become “dementia friendly.” From grocery stores to restaurants and real estate agencies to churches, there is a specific content tailored for each type of business. Since the majority of people with dementia live in the community, all sectors of the community need to be equipped and ready to serve clients with dementia.

This training is offered on a free will donation, and it only takes one-hour!

Learn more or sign up at the link in our bio.

Kudos to the Cedar Rapids Public Library for compl

Kudos to the Cedar Rapids Public Library for completing the training to be recognized as a Dementia Friendly Organization! This achievement highlights the crucial role of our entire community in becoming #dementiafriendly.

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