Featured Resources
What is Dementia?
Understand the many forms of the disease
Dementia Friendly Communities
Steps to becoming a more Dementia Friendly Community
Sample DFM Materials
Find mock-up materials that you can easily download and use in your community
Memory Café’s
Create a wonderfully welcoming place for individuals with Dementia
The DFM Pledge
Sign the DFM Pledge to become more dementia friendly
Resources by Sector
Links to Dementia Friendly resources by Sector
Better Together
Better Together: Dementia Friendly and Age Friendly Communities
Partners
Links to DFM Partners
Funding
Funding Opportunities and Clever Ideas to fund your DF Activities
News
Is it typical for people with dementia to sleep a lot during the day?
People with dementia, especially those in the later stages, can often spend a lot of time sleeping. This can sometimes be worrying for caregivers, friends and family. Find out why a person with dementia might sleep more than an average person of their age. Click HERE...
Staying Safe and Joyful: Tips for a Dementia-Friendly Holiday Celebration from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
For many, the holiday season is a joyful one spent together with loved ones—including families affected by dementia. Being adaptable and building an inclusive environment are key to creating dementia-friendly holidays and celebrations. With the holiday season right...
Advancing the Science: Diversity and Equity in Alzheimer’s Research
Join the Alzheimer’s Association’s Percy Griffin, PhD, the Director of Scientific Engagement for the Alzheimer’s Association on December 6th for a discussion of strategies that researchers are using to address the disparities in the disease. Alzheimer's disease...