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Are you or a loved one living with memory loss or dementia? If so, the Dementia Action Collaborative wants to hear from you! We want to understand your experiences, needs and priorities for support and services, as we update the Washington State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias. Your voice is needed! Complete a brief online survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TF6L6PL
To learn what the Dementia Action Collaborative has accomplished to date - DAC Progress Report 2021
Established in 2016, the Dementia Action Collaborative (DAC) is a group of public-private partners committed to preparing Washington state for the growth of the population living with dementia. Learn more about the DAC. The DAC will host multiple meetings in 2022-2023 as we work to update the Washington State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.
The public is welcome at our meetings, dates are: September 15, 2022 (9 am - 3:00 pm), October 26, 2022 (9 am – 3 pm), Dec 14, 2022 (9 am – 12:30 pm), Feb 15, 2023 (9 am – 12:30 pm), April 26, 2023 (9 am – 12:30 pm), June 28, 2023 (9 am – 12:30 pm)
DAC Progress Report 2021 available now
Resources for Dementia Caregivers During Covid-19 (updated 12/1/2022)
Looking for information about memory loss or dementia?
Find help, guidance and planning tools at memorylossinfowa.org
Established in 2016, the Dementia Action Collaborative (DAC) is a group of public-private partners committed to preparing Washington state for the growth of the population living with dementia. Learn more about the DAC. The DAC will host multiple meetings in 2022-2023 as we work to update the Washington State Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias. Upcoming meetings include: September 15, 2022 (9am - 3:00 pm), October 26, 2022; 9 am – 3 pm, Dec 14, 2022; 9 am – 12:30 pm, Feb 15, 2023 9 am – 12:30 pm, April 26, 2023; 9 am – 12:30 pm, June 28, 2023; 9 am – 12:30 pm.
Resources for Individuals, Families, and Community Organizations
- Dementia Road Map: A Guide for Family and Care Partners - View online English | Spanish
- To order up to 5 copies for personal use, send your name and mailing address to dementiaroadmap@dshs.wa.gov
- To order 6 or more copies, click here for instructions or go to https://prtonline.myprintdesk.net/DSF/storefront.aspx
- To order the Spanish language version, go to inquirywa@alz.org
- Dementia Safety Info Kit
- Tip Sheets for Family and Care Partners: suggestions on how to handle common challenges and situations with dementia (English and Spanish)
- Dementia Legal Planning Toolkit - View online
- To order paper copies, go to this Order form
- Learn about getting free assistance with completing legal planning forms - Click here
- Partnering with Your Healthcare Provider: A Resource for People Living with Memory Problems and their Care Partners
- African Americans and Alzheimer’s Disease: A Call to Action for Organizations
Resources & Tools for Health Care Providers
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Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia’s Report and Recommendations for Primary Care, Bree Collaborative 2017
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Clinical Provider Practice Tool – Guidance for identifying and diagnosing dementia
- Dementia Care Plan and Clinical Tool Beyond Diagnosis – Guidance for ongoing care
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Health Care Provider Education Opportunities Matrix: January 2021
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UW Project ECHO® Dementia - Memory and Brain Wellness Center (washington.edu)
“Let’s Talk Dementia” Mini-Videos
Six brief videos featuring Washingtonians with dementia and their care partners, talking about the value of early diagnosis and what they suggest for living well with dementia.
- I'm still me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sAUXEbxMO4
- No regrets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d35CZYSvSQ
- What is the harm in finding out? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNX7DEczFXk
- Tips from Washingtonians who are living well with dementia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYMJU5cMCxI
- Tips for family and care partners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYThPmp3Yw4
- Creating more dementia-friendly communities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dXyXTNHw1w
- All videos (combined) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMRctgGWr3w
Dementia-Friendly Resources
- Conference – Collaborating for a Dementia Friendly Washington, September 2021
- Dementia Friendly Fact Sheet | Expanded Version
- Dementia Friends Program Evaluation/Research Brief
- Dementia Friendly Program Webinars and How-to Guides
- January 24, 2018 - The Alzheimer’s Café Model: A Guide to Getting Started in Your Community (PDF)
- Alzheimer’s Café Model: A How-To Guide
- Busting Dementia Stigma: One Children’s Book at a Time
- May 24, 2018 – Dementia Friendly Walking Groups: A Start-Up Guide for Community Based Organizations
- January 24, 2018 - The Alzheimer’s Café Model: A Guide to Getting Started in Your Community (PDF)
- DAC Alzheimer’s Café Model: A How-To Guide
- An Introduction for Washington State (PDF)
- Steps to Success (PDF)
- Dementia Friendly America Toolkit
- Dementia Friends USA
- Minnesota Dementia Friendly Toolkit
- Wisconsin Dementia Friendly Communities Toolkit
- Dementia Capable States and Communities: the Basics; UW Admin for Community Living
- Developing Dementia Capable Health Care Systems
- Healthy Brain Initiative