Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania

Join Vintage Center for Active Adults on December 5th from 1-2PM for their monthly Memory Cafe! The event is free and open to all community members living with dementia, their care partners, families, and friends. Join for socialization in a safe and welcoming atmosphere! RSVP is required- contact Jen at 412-361-5003 or [email protected] Dementia-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh #dementiafriendlypa #PittsburghPA #memorycafe #dementiasupport

Join Morningstar Living Memory Cafe by Senior Solutions on December 12th at 10AM for their annual Christmas Celebration! Memory cafes offer a safe space for people living with dementia and their care partners to connect and engage with each other. The location is the Advent Moravian Church in Bethlehem, PA Please call to RSVP: 610-258-0700 #bethlehempa #Pennsylvania #memorycafe @dementiasupport #dementiaawareness

A small but mighty group! Welcome Dementia Friends! ?? Thank you to Dementia Friends Champion Mary S. from Willow Valley Communities for facilitating the Information Session! Mary has facilitated Sessions for all volunteers in their skilled nursing facility- amazing! #dementiafriendspa #dementiasupport #Pennsylvania #LancasterPA

Let's make our communities a welcoming place for everyone! Building a dementia-friendly community means creating spaces where those living with dementia feel safe, respected, and understood. From simple signage to community programs, every effort counts! Want to find a dementia friendly community or start your own? Visit our website to learn how you can make your neighborhood more inclusive and supportive for those living with dementia: https://hubs.li/Q02XCW1p0 #Pennsylvania #dementiafriendlypa #dementiafriendlycommunities

Three cheers for new Dementia Friends in Allegheny County, PA! ?? Thank you to the Allegheny County Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging for hosting a Dementia Friends Session for all Senior Companions. This group now has a better understanding of how they can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by dementia! #Pennsylvania #alleghenycountypa #dementiafriendspa #dementiasupport

Please join us in congratulating the new Dementia Friends Champions from communities across Pennsylvania! ?? This group is committed to spreading awareness and knowledge of dementia, including the small ways we can ALL make a difference every day! Welcome Champions! #dementiafriendspa #volunteersmakeadifference #Pennsylvania #ChampionsRule #dementiasupport #dementiaawareness

Mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, is a condition where people have more difficulty thinking and remembering compared to others their age. People with MCI are usually able to care for themselves and carry out normal daily activities. These symptoms aren’t as severe as the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. A few signs of MCI may include: ? Losing things often ? Forgetting to go to important events or appointments ? Difficulty coming up with words Learn more about the signs and symptoms of mild cognitive impairment: https://hubs.li/Q02Vzb560 #MCI #dementiafriendlypa #Pennsylvania #brainhealth

Creating a dementia-inclusive Thanksgiving involves thoughtful planning to ensure everyone feels comfortable and included. ?? Consider minor environmental modifications by reducing noise and distractions, which can help those with dementia feel more at ease. Involve the person living with dementia in celebrations, focusing on what they can do vs what they can't do. Lastly, ensure that seating arrangements are comfortable and that caregivers have support, allowing everyone to enjoy the holiday together. ?? #Pennsylvania #dementiafriendlypa #dementiasupport

Get the details of dementia trends around the world with the 2024 World Alzheimer’s Report. The report provides global perspectives on changing attitudes towards dementia through essays, case studies and research findings. https://hubs.li/Q02Y8mhf0 #dementia #dementiafriendlypa #dementiaawareness

Thank you University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center for an impactful evening full of joy, support, and community! Make sure to check out Garrett Davis's Mama's Girls, a play about family coming together to take care of their beloved mother. https://lnkd.in/eFGHZCis #Pennsylvania #dementiafriendlypa #dementiasupport