Dementia Friendly Communities Resources

The Dementia Friendly Communities social movement is driven by the ever-increasing number of older adults living with dementia, demands on their family care partners, and widely held misbeliefs, fear, and stigma about dementia.  The movement strives to educate and engage all members of the community to support persons living with dementia and their care partners to comfortably participate in desired activities. Iowa GWEP, University of Iowa, and local leaders are collaborating to advance adoption of Dementia Friendly Community (DFC) principles and practices among students (the future generation of practice change leaders), health practitioners, social service providers, and community members.  One initiative is to adapt the DFC approach for large senior living communities that, in turn, act as a catalyst for change in their local town or city.

Brief training materials, links to expert resources, and information about upcoming events are provided to help advance the adoption of Dementia Friendly Community principles and practices by individuals, senior living communities, and villages, towns, and cities throughout Iowa and nationwide.

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