• 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.