Dementia Friendly Clarinda

06/13/2026

CAREGIVER RESOURCE SHARE💜

The Alzheimer's Association offers a variety of helpful resources, education, and support for caregivers and families navigating memory changes and dementia.

Explore their resources here:

Browse information, tools, and resources for understanding life and caregiving with Alzheimer's and dementia. 

06/11/2026

(Clarinda) - Organizers of the Dementia Friendly Clarinda initiative are inviting residents to take part in a Dementia Awareness Walk on June 18 as part of an ongoing effort to

06/11/2026

DID YOU KNOW? 💡

Support groups can help reduce stress, decrease feelings of isolation, and prevent caregiver burnout.

Having a space to connect with others who understand your experiences can make a meaningful difference. You do not have to carry everything alone.

Our Dementia Caregiver Support Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. at the Clarinda Lied Public Library.

06/02/2026

Clarinda Area 📣

Please consider attending this public session this Friday. 💙

06/02/2026

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We love sharing educational resources that may be helpful for caregivers and families in our community.

The Dementia Society of America's Dementia Action Plan includes practical guidance, educational resources, and supportive information for caregivers and families navigating dementia and memory changes.

You can explore this here:

What Is the Dementia Action Plan®?The Dementia Action Plan® is a recorded presentation before a live studio audience at the Philadelphia PBS® station affiliate, WHYY-TV®. This 1-hour TV-show style program is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser: extremely informative, eye-opening, and with clearly e...

06/01/2026

We’re getting excited for our upcoming walk!

Thank you to our amazing community supporters who are helping us make this event possible. We appreciate everyone who continues to support dementia awareness, caregiver education, and community connection.

We hope to see you there! 💜

05/30/2026

DID YOU KNOW? 💡

As we age, our bodies become less effective at regulating temperature.

Hot temperatures can affect older adults more quickly because the body becomes less efficient at regulating temperature with age.

Staying hydrated, limiting time in extreme heat, and checking in on loved ones during hot weather can help reduce the risk of heat-related illness. ☀️💧

05/28/2026

We are looking forward to joining Eiler Senior Living next week!

Join us on June 5 from 1-3 PM for a Dementia Friends information session followed by Dementia Live, an interactive experience designed to build understanding and awareness around dementia and memory changes.

We hope to see you there!

See the link below to learn more

Understanding memory changes starts with a conversation. Join us for a supportive, informative event at Eiler on June 5 from 1 - 3 p.m. https://hubs.ly/Q04fGTGQ0

05/26/2026

When someone is living with dementia, repeated correction can sometimes do more harm than good. It can lead to frustration or embarrassment.

A calm, reassuring approach and gentle redirection often go a lot further 💜