A dementia-friendly community is one that provides a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for people living with dementia and for their caregivers. It can refer to a region, a city, or even a neighborhood, that embraces people with dementia and empowers them to live with dignity. A community reaches dementia-friendly status by educating individuals, involving businesses, advocating with legislators, and thoughtfully planning infrastructure to create a dementia-friendly environment. They also must apply to Dementia Friendly America to be formally approved to call themselves a dementia-friendly community. Close