Building an informed community where those living with dementia and their care partners are respected, and supported, continuing to live with meaning, value and dignity

 what dementia is  Demographics  History—internationally, nationally and locally  Communication strategies  How our community will move forward Guides — Participants in the 5 Initiatives— 2 hours

Guides Champions— Volunteers that will prepare dementia friends in the general community as well as in the businesses, and other organizations --2 hours  Be familiar with the Dementia Friends program.  Understand the definitions of a Champion and Dementia Friend.  Be familiar with the content, activities and materials used to facilitate a Dementia Friends session.

Guides Champions Dementia Friends— Business/Organizatio ns— 1 hour  Learn what dementia is  Recognize the signs  Learn tips for communicating and interacting  Specific tips for the sector  Get familiar with resources in the community

 Businesses (financial, retail)  Faith Communities  Front line providers (social service, government)  Emergency personnel  Law Enforcement  Policy makers  Clubs, churches, organizations  Medical community

Guides —2 hours Champions ——2 hours Dementia Friends— Business and Organizations —1 hour Dementia Friends — Public—1 hour  Understanding dementia  Impacts of dementia  Communication  Conclusion—“I will” activity  Community resources

1 Introduction (5 minutes) 2 Session Goals (3 minutes) 3 Overview of Dementia (Teepa Snow)—25 minutes 4 Demographics (7 minutes) 5 History of Dementia Friendly Communities (10 minutes) 6 Looking closer at what a DFC may look like (15 minutes) 7 Communication and approach with those living with dementia and their care partners—role plays (30 minutes) 8 Overview of Dementia Friendly Community plans in Sheridan (10 minutes) 9 Communication between initiatives--Cross pollination of ideas (10 minutes) 10 Where to go for further information (5 minutes)

Sheridan Dementia Friendly Community Be Calm. Be kind. Be patient. A place where those living with dementia and their care partners are respected, supported and continue to live life with meaning, value and dignity ______________, Dementia Friend Guide Training Completed:____________ Center for a Vital Community * Sheridan, WY * x 4203

5 Dementia Friendly Initiatives  Dementia Friends--creating awareness  Dementia Friendly community spaces  Health Continuum of care Support Center(s)  Navigators Caregiver support and respite  Caregiver Support and Respite Questions about the local project: sheridancvc.org Questions about Dementia: alz.org

TRAINING PLAN Ambassadors Schedule and complete 2-3 training sessions (reps from each initiative) By March 15, 2016 Community kickoff Hold a community event to announce progress and training By March 30, 2016 Champions Recruit and identify potential Champions and provide training By March 30, 2016 (ongoing)

Dementia Friends Business Training Identify business for pilot trainingBy February 28, 2016 Provide pilot training to businessBy March 30, 2016 Pilot training with Sheridan Senior Center staff as testers By April 10, 2016 Evaluate pilot training and make changesApril 15, 2016 Begin ID and scheduling of additional business training April 25, 2016 Begin trainingMay 30, 2016

Dementia Friends Begin marketing training in public places By May 30, 2016 Develop on-line recruitment took to allow individuals to view videos and signup as a Dementia Friend or sign up for presentation By May Schedule and provide training in public locations By May 30, 2016 (ongoing)