Dementia Friendly Communities

2026 Dementia Friendly Summit: Growing and Sustaining a Movement

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Dementia Friendly Illinois and the Illinois Cognitive Resources Network hosted a Dementia Friendly Summit at Rush University Medical Center on Friday, October 9. The summit’s theme was Sustainability and Growth, with robust discussions focused on the strengths, challenges, and goals for Dementia Friendly Communities and exploration of ways to build lasting impact while fostering continued […]

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Memory Cafes and Dementia Friendly Communities

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Persons living with dementia (PLWD) and their care partners often experience social disengagement and disconnection as they navigate disease progression. Isolation can cause multiple challenges for the PLWD and their care partners including depression, a decline in health, and worsening of symptoms. This can cause further isolation as well as strain on the PLWD and

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Last Updated on April 28, 2020

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