Dementia Friends Virtual Session

Date / Time

Thursday August 24th, 2023
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

About the Event:

Dementia Friends Michigan (DFMI) is a one-hour informational session designed to help you understand how to better communicate and support those with dementia. As a dementia friend, you’ll learn how to change the way you think, act and talk about dementia; be a support to friends and family; and contribute to a dementia friendly community.

Who Is It For?

Professionals
Business owners
Public officials
Community organizations
Community groups
Houses of worship
Anyone who wants to build their awareness and learn how to interact with people experiencing dementia in a way that emphasizes effective communication, empathy and support!

What You’ll Learn

What it is like to live with the disease
Dementia friendly practices
Effective communication and support
How to take action in your community

Registration:
This virtual session will be held via GoToMeeting, a free, easy-to-use online platform. To register, go to https://tinyurl.com/AAA1BFriends.