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 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 […]
*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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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.
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
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. […]
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 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 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 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 […]