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Upcoming Training Opportunities to Become a ‘Dementia Friends Champion’

Apr 5, 2023

Take part in a free 2 ½ hour Zoom training to become a Dementia Friends Champion! This training will give you the knowledge and materials you need to lead your own Dementia Friends information session for your family, friends, coworkers or others in your community. Adults and high school students in Massachusetts are eligible to train as Champions. Our program is available in nine languages.

  • Monday, May 1, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Open to any adult or high school student in Massachusetts.
    Please register by noon on April 28 by clicking this Zoom link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYoc-GorjsrHty_ChovJUGxkBhpj7bMpcvM 
You will receive an automated confirmation from Zoom, along with your unique link to join the meeting.

  • Thursday, May 4, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The May 4th training will use a specialized version designed for synagogues and Jewish community organizations. Open to any adult or high school student who would like to lead sessions in the Jewish community.

Please register by noon on May 3rd here:  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoceqhrTwpH93ZkMDDc6ifEETAsG8XsFb2

You will receive an automated confirmation from Zoom, along with your unique link to join the meeting. 

Dementia Friends is a global public awareness program that helps everyone in a community learn about dementia, how it affects people, and the simple things that we can all do to make a difference. Help bring awareness to those around you! To learn more about Dementia Friends, watch this 2-minute video.