We all can play a role in creating a more supportive, inclusive, and stigma-free community for individuals living with dementia and their loved ones. The Dementia Friendly Community efforts are about engaging the community in supporting the 115,000 people in Wisconsin (70% of which are living in their own residence) that are living with dementia and their families and friends.

Southwest Wisconsin (Grant, Green, Iowa, and Lafayette counties) has a lot to be proud of when it comes to raising awareness about dementia. We have 50 businesses and organizations that have participated in the tra...