Sponsored by Thrive West Central
The purpose of this gathering is to provide a comfortable and welcoming social gathering for those living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners. Respite care is not provided; care partners need to attend WITH their loved ones.
Goals:
• Provide an opportunity for socialization and connection without stigma
• Provide an opportunity for care partners to share support, experience, and resources
• Provide dementia friendly activities
• Have fun!
Bottled water, crackers, and cookies are provided. Feel free to bring your own snacks as well.

• Dementia Friends is a 45 minute to 1-hour informational program.
• It began as a program in the UK and has spread to the US and other countries. Indiana is the tenth state in the US to begin a Dementia Friends program.
• Participants are asked to complete a pre and post survey.
• The session is designed to give basic information, reviews normal aging vs. dementia, and gives information about communication and support tips as well as how to support caregivers.
• Participants receive a certificate that says “I’m a Dementia Friend” that they can display in their office or place of business.

there was no end time listed. they are also are seeking teams, hole sponsors, door prizes and swag for the goody bags