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Become a Dementia Friend!

and Make a Difference!
2026-10-13 13:30:00 2026-10-13 15:30:00 America/Chicago Become a Dementia Friend! Be part of a caring community making a positive and meaningful impact on individuals living with dementia and their families. Hiawatha Public Library - Forrest Kramer Room 103.1

Tuesday, October 13
1:30pm - 3:30pm

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Hiawatha Public Library

Forrest Kramer Room 103.1

Be part of a caring community making a positive and meaningful impact on individuals living with dementia and their families.

Attend one of our free, one-hour informational sessions and discover what it means to be a Dementia Friend. In these friendly and supportive sessions, Dementia Friends Champions April and Karen will guide you through the basics of dementia, how it affects individuals, and offer simple communication tips. You’ll also learn simple, meaningful actions you can take to be supportive of people living with dementia.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (18+) |

EVENT TYPE: | Community |

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