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Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Learn what you can do to help.

As the number of Indiana residents affected by dementia continues to grow, so does the need for communities to better understand dementia and better accommodate the challenges of those affected by the diseases that cause it. The Dementia Friends Indiana initiative–an outreach of Dementia Friendly America–seeks to educate communities across the state about dementia, break down the stigma surroundin

g dementia, and implement practical changes that make life easier to navigate for those with dementia and for their loved ones. The Dementia Friendly America program grew out of a 35-community Minnesota program called ACT on Alzheimer’s. During the 2015 White House Conference on Aging, Dementia Friendly America committed to expand to 15 states beyond Minnesota in a year. Over 48 communities across 36 states now have joined Dementia Friendly America and are striving to become dementia friendly. Each sector of a community has a unique role to play in contributing toward dementia friendliness, whether it is a hospital or health care settings, a business or retail locations, community-based services, faith communities, local government or residential care.

06/04/2026

Welcome new Dementia Friends from Alexandria Library! 💙💛👋

06/03/2026

Learn the warning signs

06/03/2026

As our advocates meet with policymakers on Capitol Hill today, YOU can strengthen their message! Ask Congress to pass the bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act. Together we can ensure early Alzheimer’s detection and diagnosis is the standard of care. bit.ly/4kRjDXU

06/03/2026

We're just over one week out from Memory University! We hope you'll join us for great talks from Brea Perry, PhD and the Alzheimer's Association Greater Indiana Chapter! Between talks, take the opportunity to speak with one of our many vendors who are there to share great opportunities with you.

Register: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

05/14/2026

Today at MCCOAs Marion County Coalition on Aging monthly meeting, we received so much great information about Dementia Friendly Indianapolis and Dementia Friends Indiana learning the differences between the two and how they both help support our community and families. Thank you Holly 💜

Did you know our Ty the owner is a Dementia Friendly Champion? She loves educating others about dementia and helping families better understand how to support their loved ones. If you would like more information or would like to attend one of her dementia education sessions, please give us a call! 💜

Also, a HUGE thank you to Mahogany working with Harrison Terrace for donating breakfast this morning! There was some left over that every at the center can enjoy some too ♥️

05/02/2026

Welcome new Dementia Friends from the Gibson County Health Department 👋💙

04/30/2026

Welcome new Dementia Friends from Dignity Care Partners! 💙👋

04/28/2026

Welcome new Dementia Friends from Thrive Alliance and The Armory! 💙👋

04/24/2026

A new event has been added to the Dementia Friends Indiana calendar! Sign up at the link below.

Spencer & Warrick Counties Memory Cafe (In-Person) Hosted by SWIRCA What: A Memory Cafe is a safe and social gathering for people experiencing cognitive change and their formal/informal care partners. Different activities occur at each gathering! When: June 17th 1-2pm CST + Add to Google Calendar +....

Address

8440 Woodfield Crossing Blvd., Ste. 175
Indianapolis, IN
46240

Website

http://www.dementiafriendsindiana.org/, https://www.dementiafriendsindiana.org/events-calendar/

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