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This one-hour session is a session led by Dementia Friends Champion, Nora Klemesrud. You’ll learn some basics of dementia such as what dementia is, how it can affect a person, some tips for communicating with people who have dementia, and other ways to support people with dementia.

The Champion training will be offered via Zoom on March 20 (11a-1p). The first hour of the training is a normal Dementia Friends session, and the second hour is training on how to be successful as a Champion presenter.

Are you…

• Hoping to see your town or county become recognized as the next dementia friendly community in Iowa?
• Feeling a little stuck in the process?
• Interested in learning more about the initiative in general?
• Seeking some inspiration for actions you could take in your community?

This Becoming a Dementia Friendly Community: FAQ Session might be for you! Join Megan Zimmerman, Dementia Friendly State Coordinator on Zoom on Thursday, March 2 from 12-1pm to learn more.

The first hour of the training is a normal Dementia Friends session, and the second hour is training on how to be successful as a Champion presenter.

Dementia Friendly Dubuque was accepted by Dementia Friendly America in October. After the holidays, the Dubuque action team is hosting a re-launch meeting to start the year off strong. Anyone from the Dubuque community is welcome to join to learn more and get involved.

Are you a community member in the Cedar Valley looking to make a difference for people living with dementia and their families?

Join our Dementia Friendly Cedar Valley action team! Calling anyone and everyone- people with dementia, past and current caregivers, professionals, students, everyone!