Free, Virtual Dementia Friends Sessions & Champions Trainings

Learn. Act. Make a Difference.

Dementia Friends is a global, call-to-action movement developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom and now underway in the United States. The goal is to help everyone understand how dementia impacts individuals and families—and the small actions we can each take to make a meaningful difference.

Join us for a free, virtual Dementia Friends Session with an optional Champions Training, offered seasonally in both daytime and evening formats (total program length 2 hours).

These sessions provide a welcoming introduction to dementia and are designed to help community members better understand how dementia affects individuals and families. Each session covers the basics of dementia — including common types, signs and symptoms, communication tips, community resources, and more. Positive messaging and stigma reduction are central to the program, which is intended for audiences across all community sectors.

Dementia Friends Session (first hour)

Participants learn foundational information about dementia and simple, everyday ways to support people living with dementia in their communities.

Champions Training (second hour)

Those who wish to become Dementia Friends Champions stay for an additional one hour training. Champions receive the information, resources, and materials needed to deliver free virtual or in-person Dementia Friends sessions throughout their communities.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for all sessions, and attendees should work or live in Ohio. Questions? Please reach out to Elizabeth Kinzig.

What’s the difference between Dementia Friends and Dementia Friends Champions?