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 […]
Sunday, February 4 (11am) - during Sunday School hour. Address: 11100 Spanish Road, Ely, Iowa, 52227 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 […]
🌟 Join Us for a Building a Dementia Friendly Community: FAQ Session! 🌟 Are you curious about making your community a better place for those with dementia? Join our "Building a Dementia-Friendly Community: FAQ Session" and get insights into making a difference. 📅 Date: Thursday, February 8 ⏰ Time: 12-1pm 📍 Where: Zoom […]
Independence Public Library – Saturday, February 17 (10-11am) 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 community. This action can be as […]
Cedar Falls (UNI Dementia Simulation House) – Sunday, February 25 (7pm) Location: UNI Dementia Simulation House (8712 University Ave., Cedar Falls, IA 50613) The free one-hour session is a discussion led by a Dementia Friends Champion. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is, what it’s like to live with the disease, […]
You can become a Dementia Friend by attending a one-hour informational session to learn about living with dementia and the simple things you can do to support someone living with dementia. What Happens at the Information Session? This one-hour session is a session led by a Dementia Friends Champion. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such […]
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 Thursday, February 29, 11am-1pm. The […]