Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Alzheimer's Association) First Tuesday of the Month at 12:30 pm - Caregiver Support Group at the Waverly Health Center. Caregivers are welcome to bring their loved ones with dementia/Alzheimer's to participate in a separate music therapy group at the same time. Contact Megan Pedersen with questions or to sign up: | […]
The UNI Dementia Simulation House we will be hosting two, 6-week, family caregiver support groups at the house. One group will focus on people whose spouses/partners are living with dementia, and the other group will focus on people whose parents are living with dementia. The groups will be held on Tuesdays from October 4 through […]
A group of people with dementia and their partners, who get together for mutual companionship in an effort to add friends, enrichment, and fun to their lives. Meets Tuesdays at 2pm at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Contact Mary Fogarty at mailmrf@cfu.net with questions or call 319-277-1900.
The Friends Memory Café at Hartman Reserve Nature Center is a monthly program to support leisure, fun, and friendship for people living with dementia or memory impairment, their caregivers, and all others interested in being a part of this supportive community! The events feature refreshments and nature-related programs or activities. Weather permitting, activities and programs […]
Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Alzheimer’s Association) First Friday of the Month at 1:00pm – Caregiver Support Group at CedarStone Senior Living in the Connection Room. Contact Megan Pedersen with questions or to sign up. | Office: 563.293.8058 | mepedersen@alz.org
The UNI Dementia Simulation House we will be hosting two, 6-week, family caregiver support groups at the house. One group will focus on people whose spouses/partners are living with dementia, and the other group will focus on people whose parents are living with dementia. The groups will be held on Tuesdays from October 4 through […]
A group of people with dementia and their partners, who get together for mutual companionship in an effort to add friends, enrichment, and fun to their lives. Meets Tuesdays at 2pm at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Contact Mary Fogarty at mailmrf@cfu.net with questions or call 319-277-1900.
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, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Everyone who attends is encouraged to turn their new understanding of dementia into […]
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, and some tips for communicating with people who have dementia. Everyone who attends is encouraged to turn their new understanding of dementia into […]
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 Dementia Friends Champion, Amanda Stahley. You’ll learn some basics of […]
The UNI Dementia Simulation House we will be hosting two, 6-week, family caregiver support groups at the house. One group will focus on people whose spouses/partners are living with dementia, and the other group will focus on people whose parents are living with dementia. The groups will be held on Tuesdays from October 4 through […]
A group of people with dementia and their partners, who get together for mutual companionship in an effort to add friends, enrichment, and fun to their lives. Meets Tuesdays at 2pm at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Contact Mary Fogarty at mailmrf@cfu.net with questions or call 319-277-1900.
Prairie Parkway Garden Dementia Engagement Sessions are a monthly program at Prairie Parkway Garden (5100 Prairie Parkway, Cedar Falls) offering short gardening sessions in a supportive, outdoor environment with light physical activity and social connection. Care partners must accompany loved ones. Meets every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10am. Learn more or register at […]
The Caregivers' Potluck will last 2 hours or more- 5pm to 7pm. This is a time to share, cry. learn and share a meal together. Free and open to any dementia caregiver, but registration is required. Email rjcongdon@gmail.com to register or visit https://www.parkwaygarden.org/ for more information.
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 Dementia Friends Champions, Judi Van Hulzen & Laurie Lenertz. You’ll learn […]
Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Alzheimer’s Association) Third Thursday of the Month at 1:00 pm - Caregiver Support Group at Friendship Village (Private Dining Room - 2nd Floor) Contact Megan Pedersen with questions or to sign up- Office: 563.293.8058 | mepedersen@alz.org
Let's make a difference together! Megan Zimmerman (Coordinator of Dementia Friendly Iowa), along with colleagues, Jessica Fairbanks (Dementia Friendly Vinton Community Lead), Mary Ek (Dementia Friendly America Director), and Pam Brandon (Founder & CEO of AGE-u-cate®) are teaming up for a webinar on "Growing and Sustaining Dementia-Friendly Initiatives." This webinar is offered by AGE-u-cate. The webinar will be […]
The UNI Dementia Simulation House we will be hosting two, 6-week, family caregiver support groups at the house. One group will focus on people whose spouses/partners are living with dementia, and the other group will focus on people whose parents are living with dementia. The groups will be held on Tuesdays from October 4 through […]
A group of people with dementia and their partners, who get together for mutual companionship in an effort to add friends, enrichment, and fun to their lives. Meets Tuesdays at 2pm at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Contact Mary Fogarty at mailmrf@cfu.net with questions or call 319-277-1900.
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, October 25 (1-3pm). The […]
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 Dementia Friends Champions, Sally Davies & Pam Schoenthaler. You’ll learn some […]
The UNI Dementia Simulation House we will be hosting two, 6-week, family caregiver support groups at the house. One group will focus on people whose spouses/partners are living with dementia, and the other group will focus on people whose parents are living with dementia. The groups will be held on Tuesdays from October 4 through […]
A group of people with dementia and their partners, who get together for mutual companionship in an effort to add friends, enrichment, and fun to their lives. Meets Tuesdays at 2pm at the Cedar Falls Community Center. Contact Mary Fogarty at mailmrf@cfu.net with questions or call 319-277-1900.
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 […]
The Friends Memory Café at Hartman Reserve Nature Center is a monthly program to support leisure, fun, and friendship for people living with dementia or memory impairment, their caregivers, and all others interested in being a part of this supportive community! The events feature refreshments and nature-related programs or activities. Weather permitting, activities and programs […]
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 Dementia Friends Champions. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as […]
Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Alzheimer’s Association) First Friday of the Month at 1:00pm – Caregiver Support Group at CedarStone Senior Living in the Connection Room. Contact Megan Pedersen with questions or to sign up. | Office: 563.293.8058 | mepedersen@alz.org