Dementia-Friendly Communities

A dementia-friendly community is a place where people living with dementia and their care partners are welcomed, included and supported. It is a community that pays attention to the social and physical needs of the person living with dementia.

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Dementia-Friendly Communities training provides local businesses and organizations with education to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and help support those living with dementia and their care partners.

What is a dementia-friendly community?

A dementia-friendly community is a community that

  • UNDERSTANDS dementia and the challenges that people living with dementia face in their community
  • ENCOURAGES the inclusion and independence of people living with dementia
  • ASSISTS people living with dementia in the most appropriate and helpful ways
  • VALUES and welcomes people living with dementia in their businesses and establishments

Learn more about dementia-friendly communities.

Dementia-Friendly Communities Signage at BMO, Port Perry
Dementia-Friendly Community Signage at BMO, Port Perry

Become a Dementia-Friendly Community Supporter!

There are a few steps you can take to become dementia friendly. 

If you're a business or organization interested in finding out how to be a part of the Dementia Friendly Communities program, email us at [email protected] or call 905-576-2567.

Dementia Friendly Communities training is also available in French. Please email us at [email protected] or call us at 905-576-2567 to learn more.

Learn more about the program.

Dementia-Friendly Community Supporters in Durham Region:

Banks

  • BMO Bank of Montreal, Port Perry
  • RBC Royal Bank, Port Perry
  • RBC Royal Bank, Whitby
  • TD Bank, Port Perry

Church/Faith Groups

Community Supports 

Dental/Vision

Financial Services

Insurance Companies

Legal Services

Libraires 

Long Term Care & Retirement Homes

Older Adult Recreation

Pharmacies

Retail

Restaurants