Dementia Friendly Naperville
Through the efforts of the Senior Task Force and a committee of individuals from numerous organizations in the community, Naperville is proud to have been named a Dementia Friendly City in late 2020. This designation from Dementia Friendly America showcases Naperville as a community that "fosters the ability of people living with dementia to remain in the community and engage and thrive in day-to-day living."
Dementia Friendly America defines a dementia friendly community as "a village, town, city or county that is informed, safe and respectful of individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers and provides supportive options that foster quality of life." For details about Dementia Friendly America, visit dfamerica.org.
Dementia Friendly Naperville Resource Guide
The Dementia Friendly Naperville Resource Guide was developed by members of the Senior Task Force to give a helping hand to caregivers and those affected by dementia. It lists local, state and federal resources that help further the quality of life for those with dementia and their caregivers. Pages of interest can be printed online and the document also can be downloaded for offline access.
View the Dementia Friendly Naperville Resource Guide
Note that by making this information available, it does not constitute any endorsement by the City of Naperville, its officers, or employees, or of the Senior Task Force of the linked web sites, or the information, products or services contained therein. Neither the City of Naperville nor the Senior Task Force exercise editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. All links are provided and are intended solely for informational purposes and are not to be construed, under any circumstances, by implication or otherwise, as an endorsement. (View full disclaimer.)
Upcoming Memory Cafes
Sponsored by Dementia Friendly Naperville and the Naperville Senior Task Force, Memory Cafes are a social gathering of individuals living with dementia and their care partners. These free events are a place where both caregiver and care recipient can socialize together and connect with others in similar situations.
Memory Cafes take place on the second Tuesday of each month 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the 95th St. Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive. Register online at www.naperville-lib.org. Walk-ins are welcome. For more information, call Lisa Kirchner at (630) 710-7502 or view the flyer below.