Helpful Resources
- Dementia Friendly America Aberdeen Facebook Page
- Alzheimer’s Association South Dakota
- Brain Intercept
- Minds Matter
- Dementia Enabling Environment Principles
- Dementia Enabling Environment - Adapt-a-Room for Your Home
- AARP Dementia Caregiver's Guide
- SeniorHomes.com - Understanding Dementia Behavior
- SeniorHomes.com - Sundowning and Dementia: A Guide
- SeniorHomes.com - Activities to Do with Seniors Who Have Dementia
- BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving - A Guide on Advanced Care Planning Resources
Aberdeen was accepted as a Dementia Friendly America community in 2019 – the first in South Dakota! This group is actively working toward education within our community, led by 32 DFA Team members. Our goal is to create a community that is educated about dementia so they may understand and accept dementia patients while supporting caregivers.
First meeting of the DFA Team on May 2, 2023, at Derian Lodge in Aberdeen.
General Dementia Info
Community Training
Additional Resources
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