A Dementia Friend Volunteer has training that includes learning about dementia and then turns that understanding into action (volunteering). We all have a part to play in creating dementia friendly communities! Attend an engaging and interactive one-hour session led by Dementia Champion Kelly Stepto-Royston, a caregiver for her mother who is living with dementia. Learn about the types of dementia, what is normal aging vs Alzheimer's disease, and find out about a variety of resources.
Get Started
Send an email to dorothy.pytel@chpv.org to register for an upcoming CHPV training session and/or to get more information about how to get started as a volunteer.
What Volunteers Do
Village Visitor—weekly visits with an older adult (ie. conversation over a cup of tea, a walk in a park, etc.)
DFHP Sector Lead—take on a leadership role in the Dementia Friendly Hyde Park initiative by organizing other volunteers around a specific sector such as health, government, transportation, etc.
Volunteer—assist the Dementia Friendly Hyde Park initiative by working on projects, advocacy, fundraising, etc.
Next Volunteer Information/Training Date
Friday, April 23 @ 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Dementia Friendly Hyde Park is a part of a national movement called Dementia Friendly America which seeks to raise awareness about the impact of dementia on communities. Various stakeholders in Hyde Park are working collaboratively to ensure that our community is equipped with adequate information, training, and resources to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. We look forward to everyone getting involved, including community members, clinics, residential settings, businesses, local government agencies and faith communities.