Cresco Public Library – Wednesday, July 10 (3pm) Attend a one-hour session to become a Dementia Friend! You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is, what it’s like to live with dementia, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Free & open to the public! Contact Megan Zimmerman (mzimmerman@nei3a.org) […]
Interested in making the world more dementia friendly? Register for a one-hour session to become a Dementia Friend. This is for community members, loved ones of those living with dementia, dementia caregivers, those working in healthcare....everyone and anyone! Virtual session on Wednesday, July 17 at 7-8pm. You can register here:Â https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/demfriends To learn more about being […]
Grinnell (Drake Community Library) – Thursday, July 25 (10am) 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 led by a Dementia Friends Champion, […]
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 dementia, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Everyone who attends is encouraged to turn their new understanding of dementia into a […]
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 Tuesday, July 30 (11am-1pm). The […]
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 […]