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 […]
*CANCELLED* Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience. Brooklyn Public Library – Tuesday, August 6 (11:30am) 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 […]
Waterloo Public Library – Friday, August 9 (10:30am) 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, Sami Heyer. […]
First Presbyterian Church (Cedar Falls)– Tuesday, August 20 (10-11am) 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. […]
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. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what […]
The first interactive portion of the event is a Dementia Friends session. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is, how it can affect a person, some communication tips, and other ways to support people with dementia. Anyone in attendance will be considered a Dementia Friend after the session. The Communicating Effectively […]
Become a Dementia Friend at the Iowa City Senior Center – Thursday, August 22 (9am)! What Happens at the Information Session? This one-hour session is led by a Dementia Friends Champion. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is, how it can affect a person, some tips for communicating with people who have […]
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 Thursday, August 29 (9am-11am). The […]
Rock Creek Senior Living, Assisted Living Theater Room (Ankeny)– Thursday, August 29 (6-7pm) 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 […]