Communities across the state are training businesses and organizations in dementia awareness and understanding. The goal is to create communities where people living with dementia and their caregivers can live, engage and thrive without stigma.
Dementia Friendly America supports efforts to create dementia friendly communities across the country. DARS and LeadingAge Virginia co-lead dementia friendly efforts in Virginia. Learn more about how to begin making your community dementia friendly here.
All sectors of a community can work towards becoming dementia-friendly. Dementia Friendly America has created sector guides to help with your efforts. Even without an initiative in your community, you can help your organization or business become dementia friendly.
Community Listing
These Virginia communities have joined the national network of Dementia Friendly communities.
- Alexandria
- Arlington
- Dementia Friendly Central Virginia (Albemarle, Charlottesville, Culpeper, Fauquier, Nelson and Orange counties)
- Dementia Friendly Valley (Augusta, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Rockingham, Staunton, Waynesboro counties)
- Dumfries
- Fairfax
- Leesburg/Loudoun
- Williamsburg
This program is managed by Dementia Capable Virginia.