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The committee plans to expand its membership to include people living with dementia, representatives from their families and their caregivers. (Shutterstock)
DEERFIELD, IL The West Deerfield Township recently joined a small number of communities across Illinois and the United States recognized as being a Dementia Friendly Community. The distinction by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging has only recognized 18 such communities in Illinois and 300 in the entire country, according to a news release.
The goal of a dementia-friendly community is to create a better quality of life for people living with dementia and their families by decreasing stigma, increasing opportunities for meaningful social interaction, and offering support in addressing the changing needs of people living with dementia.
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AgeGuide, the Area Agency on Aging for Northeastern Illinois, and the Village of Lombard are partnering to make Lombard a dementia-friendly community.
AgeGuide is seeking community members to join an advisory council that will work together to improve the lives of people with dementia and their caregivers. The first meeting will be held virtually from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 20, via Zoom.
A dementia friendly community raises awareness and develops respect and inclusion for people with dementia. The designation also means that services and resources are integrated into all aspects of community life. This ensures positive interactions, ease of access and meaningful engagement for people with dementia, their care partners and families.
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