How to get started?

Start the conversation with your community:

• Try looking at Everyday Democracy’s Dialogue to Change Model:
  ‘Dialogue to Change’, Everyday Democracy
• Host a meeting of vital community leaders and engaged members to raise awareness of dementia and explore options and opportunities for your community or organization using the Dementia Friendly America Community Toolkit.
  

Recognize the expertise of people living with dementia by actively listening to their experiences.

• The National Council of Dementia Minds (NCDM) is the first national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded and governed by persons living with dementia.

Learn from the experience of other Dementia Friendly Communities:

• NAPLES UNITES
• Directory to other Dementia Friendly Communities

Mobilize your community or organization with Person-Centered education and tools:

“One great framework, three great tools.
Build a culture of person-centred care.” Care Fit for VIPS

Excellent education that focuses on person-centered care:
Person-Centred Dementia Studies PG-Cert – University Of Worcester