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The Southington Public Library is a Dementia Friendly Organization!
Read more about this initiative HERE
Read more about this initiative HERE
Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people
think, act, and talk about dementia.
Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, the Dementia Friends movement is now spreading through Connecticut. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people touched by dementia.
think, act, and talk about dementia.
Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, the Dementia Friends movement is now spreading through Connecticut. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people touched by dementia.
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Library Resources
The Southington Public Library has a variety of resources for individuals dealing with cognitive change and their caregivers.
These Southington organizations have received Dementia Friendly education:
For More Information
Interested in Dementia Friendly education for your business/organization or starting a Memory Café? Contact Erica DeFrancesco at edefrancesco@livewell.org or 860-681-4781. |
Resources
Alzheimer’s Association / 1-800-272-3900 24/7 Helpline. Education Programs, Support Group and Care Consultations all available virtually. Alzheimer’s Foundation of America / 1-866-232-8484 Seven-day Helpline staffed entirely by licensed social workers specifically trained in dementia care. LiveWell Dementia Specialists / 860-628-9000 Formerly the Alzheimer’s Resource Center, LiveWell cares for individuals at all stages of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia offering residential and community services including virtual social and support groups, community education, dementia care coaching and telehealth services (audio or video). My Place CT Long Term Services & Supports. Free web-based resource designed to help older adults and people with disabilities live at home or in the community with optimal independence, health, and wellbeing. North Central Area Agency on Aging / 1-800-994-9422 Funding for in-home services and respite care Southington Behavioral Health Resource Directory provides information about mental health programs. Southington Police Department / Special Needs Registry / Routine Calls: 860-378-1600 A database of information that will assist first responders when responding to an emergency at the home of individuals with special needs. The Hartford HealthCare Center for Healthy Aging / 1-877-424-4641 A resource and assessment center designed to make it easier for seniors, their loved ones, and caregivers to access essential information and services for optimal quality of life. |
Championed by LiveWell, Dementia Friendly Southington is made possible by generous support from The Bradley Henry Barnes and Leila Upson Barnes Memorial Trust at the Main Street Community Foundation.