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What is Dementia?

Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia.
– Alzheimer’s Association


What is a Dementia Friendly Community?

A dementia friendly community is a village, town, city or county that is informed, safe and respectful of individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers and provides supportive options that foster quality of life. – Dementia Friendly America

Monthly Education

DF USI Community will host monthly educational sessions the third Thursdays of the month at noon on zoom!  Please join us and feel free stay for our monthly meeting after the program!

Questions?  Please reach out to Brandy Sitzman at 812-464-1894 or blsitzman1@usi.edu.

Zoom link: https://usi.zoom.us/j/5945733664?omn=91238072459

Meeting Information
For more Information:
Date: Third Thursday of the Month
Time: 12 pm Central Time
Location: On Zoom
Brandy Sitzman
blsitzman1@usi.edu
812-464-1894


Dementia Friendly USI held an event highlighting local resources to celebrate National Family Caregivers Month on November 1.

Check out the photo gallery below! Thank you to everyone who participated!

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November is National Family Caregivers Month



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