Join the movement - Dementia Friends Massachusetts

Description

Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, Dementia Friends helps everyone in a community understand what dementia is, how it affects people, and how each of us can make a difference. 

The Council on Aging encourages you to attend a 1-hour information session with trained Dementia Champions to:

Learn the 5 key messages about how dementia affects people.

Gain insight into communication changes.

Find out how you can make a difference by turning your understanding into action.

Attendees of these sessions will have their businesses highlighted on a resource map of Melrose that can be distributed to over 7,000 older adults in our community! They will also receive a sticker for their storefront designating them a Dementia Friendly location!

If you are interested, please sign up by scanning the QR code below, emailing rcordella@cityofmelrose.org, or calling us at 781-665-4304.