Are you a community member in the Cedar Valley looking to make a difference for people living with dementia and their families? Join our Dementia Friendly Cedar Valley action team! Calling anyone and everyone- people with dementia, past and current caregivers, professionals, students, everyone! We meet via Zoom the first Wednesdays of every other month […]
Dementia Friendly America is a national network of communities, organizations, and individuals seeking to ensure that communities are equipped to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Dementia Friendly Iowa promotes change and education in communities to create a more informed, safe, and respectful place for people living with dementia and their caregivers. Community […]
Monday, January 15 (2-3pm) @ Caregiver Resource Center (3485 Windsor Ave, Dubuque, IA) In this 1-hour session, you will learn five key messages about dementia and a bit about what it’s like to live with dementia. You can then turn your understanding into a practical action that can help someone with dementia living in your […]
The local Dementia Friendly Johnson County effort is co-led by Kamryn Atwater and Lindsey Reed with several local community members and organizations collaborating together on the team. Join the local Dementia Friendly Johnson County action team; all are welcome! The team meets quarterly, on the last Tuesday of the first month of the quarter. Upcoming […]
Seeking Champion Volunteers: Do you want to become a Dementia Friends Champion? A champion attends an additional training to be able to present Dementia Friends Information sessions to the public. Champion Volunteers are asked to present at least two sessions per year. The Champion training will be offered via Zoom on Wednesday, January 31 (9-11am). The […]