Become a Dementia Friends Massachusetts Champion!

This training will give you the knowledge and materials you need to lead a Dementia Friends Information Session in your community. An Information Session is a face-to-face or virtual session that lasts about an hour. It covers the five key messages everyone should know about dementia through activities and discussion. The goal of the Dementia Friends Information Session is to help community members understand dementia and the simple things they can do to make a difference for people living with dementia.

Trainings are led in English. However, Champions can use materials in nine languages and for specific communities. Champion trainings are led by Beth Soltzberg, MSW. 
Read about the Champion’s role and expectations

Wednesday, January 22, 2025. 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM.
This Dementia Friends Champion Training is open to any adult and high school student in Massachusetts.
The training will be held on Zoom.
Please register in advance here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfuCgqD8tHtK6L8TNl3Qczi_nKwd48XZA
You will receive an automated confirmation from Zoom, along with your unique link to join the meeting. 

Monday, February 10, 2025. 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
This Dementia Friends Champion Training is open to any adult and high school student in Massachusetts.
The training will be held on Zoom.
Please register in advance here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqceuhrTwsHt3tO4F7c_kX7TKFuOrnflBn
You will receive an automated confirmation from Zoom, along with your unique link to join the meeting. 

After completing a training, you will need to register as a Champion on the Dementia Friends Massachusetts website in order to obtain the Dementia Friends Information Session materials. The instructions will be provided during the Champion training.

For more information, please contact Beth Soltzberg, Dementia Friends Massachusetts Lead, bsoltzberg@jfcsboston.org or 781-693-5628.