Southington residents, businesses and organizations are coming together to support a grassroots
Dementia Friendly SouthingtonChampioned 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
Thank you
Let’s Make Southington Dementia Friendly
Where people living with dementia, and their families, are supported, included and enjoy a good quality of life. 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.
For information on Dementia Friendly Education for your business/organization click below.
Dementia Resources
Living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia, or caring for someone who is, can be overwhelming. Click the link below for a list of local and regional resources to help you navigate this journey with support.
Southington Activities Resource Guide
If you are living with dementia or caring for someone who is, click the link below for dementia friendly local destinations.
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)
who we are
Making a difference in the lives of people living with dementia
The Team
Our Action team is made up of over a dozen members from multiple community sectors including municipal, healthcare, arts, education, business, faith communities, families, and individuals living with dementia.
You can make a difference
Join The Movement!
You can:
- Attend or offer to host a Dementia Friends information session.
- Become a Dementia Friends Champion.
- Learn more about Dementia Friendly Southington
- Contact us and let us know how you’d like to get involved.
Spread the word and “like” Dementia Friends Connecticut on Facebook.
what we do
Making a difference in the lives of people living with dementia
Our Mission
To change the way people in Southington think, act, and talk about dementia.
We are accomplishing this by:
- Delivering Dementia Friends information sessions.
- Developing Dementia Friends Champions.
- Providing Dementia Friendly education to community sectors.
Check out photos from some of our recent events!
what we do
Making a difference in the lives of people living with dementia
Our Mission
To change the way people in Southington think, act, and talk about dementia.
We are accomplishing this by:
- Delivering Dementia Friends information sessions.
- Developing Dementia Friends Champions.
- Providing Dementia Friendly education to community sectors.
Check out photos from some of our recent events!
Get In Touch
Contact: Erica DeFrancesco
edefrancesco@livewell.org or 860-681-4781
Erica will provide you with information on Dementia Friendly education for your business/organization.
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