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The Southington Public Library is a Dementia Friendly Organization!
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.

Library Resources
The Southington Public Library has a variety of resources for individuals dealing with cognitive change and their caregivers. 
  • Preserving Your Memory Magazine
  • Reminisce Magazine
  • Reminisce Extra Magazine
  • Cognitive Change resource books for individuals with dementia and their caregivers
  • Take Me Back Totes - Themed kits (1940's, 1950's, 1960's, Cooking & Baking) containing books, music, DVD's, flashcards, and other items focused on positive memories
  • Keeping Busy Kits - Matching, puzzles
  • Jigsaw puzzles for individuals with dementia 
  • Conversation Cards
  • Aquapaint kits
  • Memory Café (in-person/virtual)

These Southington organizations have received Dementia Friendly education:
  • Southington Community Cultural Arts (SoCCA)
  • Southington Library
  • Chip’s Restaurant
  • Southington Police Department
  • Southington Fire Department
  • Wells Fargo Bank
  • Bread for Life
  • Tops Marketplace (Management and Front-line Staff)

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​​.
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  • Home
  • Building Project
    • Building Project Updates
    • Need
    • Priorities
    • Concept Plans
    • Cost
    • FAQ
    • In the News
    • Use Calculator
  • Catalog
    • What's New!
    • Search the Catalog
    • Check Your Account
    • Pay Fines Online
    • Reserve an Item
    • Renew an Item
    • Get a New Library Card >
      • How do I get a library card?
    • Renew Your Library Card
  • Services
    • How do I...? >
      • Get a library card?
      • Place or cancel a hold?
      • Borrow an eBook?
      • Reserve a museum pass?
      • Sign up for the e-newsletter?
      • Support the library?
    • Renew Your Library Card
    • Digital Resources >
      • eBooks, Magazines, Movies, Music
      • Databases and Research
      • Online Classes
      • Consumer Reports
    • New Materials >
      • First in a Series
      • Mysteries List
      • Thriller List
    • Reference Desk >
      • Reference Desk Services
      • Local History Room
      • Genealogy
      • Health Resources
      • Recycling Information
      • Career Resources for Veterans
    • Museum Passes
    • Author Alerts
    • Newspaper Archives
    • Wireless Printing >
      • Wireless Printing Instructions
    • Maker Space >
      • 3D Printing
      • Cricut Maker
      • Maker Kits
    • Homebound Delivery
    • Dementia Friends
    • Pop Up Libraries
    • Book Groups
    • Special Circulating Collections >
      • Chromebook & Hotspot Kits
      • Board Games
      • Vinyl Records
      • Cake Pan Collection
      • Unique Circulating Items
    • Register to Vote >
      • Voter Registration (English)
      • Voter Registration (Spanish)
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Virtual Art Gallery
    • ​John E. DeMello Sr. Veterans Coffee Hour
    • Past Programs on YouTube
    • How to Join a Zoom Meeting
    • Downloadable Program Materials
    • Event Suggestions and Feedback
  • Kid's Place
    • Kid's Place
    • Upcoming Events
    • Kindergarten Suggested Reading List
    • For Caregivers
    • Early Childhood Collaborative of Southington >
      • COVID-19 and Children
      • Early Childhood Resources Directory
      • Preschool Options
      • Homeschooling
    • Online Programming
    • Digital Adventures
    • 2023 Nutmeg Nominees
    • Storytime Anytime
    • Cake Pan Collection
    • Unique Circulating Items
    • BookFlix
  • Teen Zone
    • Upcoming Events
    • Board Games
    • Maker Kits
    • Links
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    • Friends of the Library
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      • Town of Southington
      • Southington Public Schools
      • Historical Society