We are creating a
Dementia Friendly Herndon.
people live in Fairfax County
%
are over 65 years old
living with some form of dementia
the age of the fastest-growing demographic
It’s time to take action.
Dementia friendly communities ensure that everyone in the community
is informed and respectful towards persons with dementia.
How can we become dementia friendly?
1.
Raise awareness for those who suffer dementia and
create communities where they feel understood.
2.
Design physical spaces with dementia in mind, reducing
risks and including quiet, safe areas.
3.
Increase the availability of healthcare and social services
specifically for dementia needs.
4.
Provide support centers for families and caregivers, with
centralized resources and help networks.
5.
Design programs providing emotional support and
respite for caregivers.
Dementia-Friendly Communities
Dementia-friendly communities include
- Neighborhoods and community members
- Faith communities
- Banks and financial services
- Legal and advance planning services
- Community and home-based services
- Emergency services
- Government
- Businesses
Become a Dementia-Friendly
Business
Dementia Friendly Herndon offers workshops to teach people about dementia, how to recognize it, how to communicate with somebody who has it, and how to help.
The one hour DEMENTIA FRIEND session features information to expand your awareness about dementia with a focus on what actions you can take to support people living with dementia in our community.
GET INVOLVED LONG-TERM
Become a Dementia-Friendly
Advocate
The Dementia Friendly America initiative is made possible by the generous financial support of many individuals.
$250
Tier Benefits
1. Listing on Sponsors page of DFAHerndon.com with
a link
to your website
Become a Dementia-Friendly
Partner
Dementia Friendly Herndon.
We rely on the combined efforts of many different groups and organizations to raise awareness, support dementia-friendly initiatives, and grow the support network.
$500
Tier Benefits
1. Everything in the Advocate tier
and
2. A larger listing size
3. Your logo on the Sponsors page
Become a Dementia-Friendly
Sponsor
Sponsorships take us to the next level, enabling us to make an real impact in the lives of many.
$1000
Tier Benefits
1. Everything in the Advocate tier
and
2. Our largest listing size on the Sponsors page
3. Your logo on the home page of our website
4. Your logo on all our printed material
BLOG
much more.
Community Action Team
