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Local Dementia Friendly Kickoff Success
URBANA, Ill – Residents gathered in the Lewis Auditorium of the Urbana Free Library on March 23 to learn more about what it means to be part of a dementia-friendly community at the Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kick-Off event. This event allowed the public to learn about DFCU...
Celebrate Dementia Friendly Community Recognition in Urbana
URBANA, Ill – What does it mean to be a Dementia Friendly community? Learn all about it at the upcoming Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kick-Off event! Join representatives from Illinois Extension and other local organizations for the Dementia Friendly Champaign-Urbana Kickoff. This...
Catlin Winter Wellness Miniseries Success
SAVOY, Ill – This winter, Vermilion County residents gathered for one or both sessions at the Catlin Public Library for the Winter Wellness Miniseries. Led by Family Life Educator Emily Harmon, this miniseries aimed to bring some positivity and education to the holiday season and the new year....
Champaign-Urbana Named Dementia Friendly Community
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – On December 5, Champaign-Urbana was officially recognized as a Dementia Friendly community. The Dementia Friendly Community recognition comes from Dementia Friendly America®. Dementia Friendly America is a national collaborative group whose mission is to encourage communities...
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