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 […]
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, Mary Kelly. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such […]
The free one-hour session is a discussion led by Dementia Friends Champion, Brady Curran. 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 […]
Are you a community member or professional in Marion County looking to make a difference for people living with dementia and their families? Join the Dementia Friendly Marion County action team! Calling anyone and everyone- people living with dementia, past and current caregivers, professionals, students, everyone! We meet quarterly. Our next meeting is scheduled for […]
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, Megan Pedersen. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such […]
Clarinda, Lied Public Library – Thursday, November 14 (5pm) The Dementia Friendly Clarinda Initiative invites you to this awareness session to learn how to be a "friend" to those who are living with dementia in our community. Do you have a grandparent, family member, neighbor, co-worker, or business patron with dementia? This free one-hour session […]