Dementia Friendly Orange County

10/28/2026

10/20/2026

RSVP TODAY !!! Great Networking Lunch !

10/19/2026

Planning to age on your own? Join the free “Aging Solo: A Workshop for Independent Living” event designed to help aging adults maintain independence, make informed decisions and build a strong support network for the future.

• Date: Tuesday, Nov. 10
• Time: 9 am – 2 pm
• Location: The Solutions Center, Carpenter Room (1490 W. Main St., Mitchell, IN)
• Call 812.275.4623 to register by Tuesday, Nov. 3

Free lunch is provided to all registered attendees.

Participants will learn about living a full and meaningful life, brain health, legal and financial planning, building your support team and cooking for one. Please consider registering if:
• You want to remain independent longer
• You want to plan confidently for the future
• You want to strengthen your support network
• You want to improve your health and well being
• You want to connect with community services

This event is presented through a community collaboration of IU Health's Rural Dementia Network, Purdue Extension and Hoosier Uplands.

10/19/2026

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 !!

Fall is in the air, and so are the memories! 🍁
Join us for Memory Café on Tuesday, October 20, at 1:00 PM at the Orleans Public Library!
We'll share favorite fall memories, family traditions, and stories that bring smiles. Remember, it's not about getting every detail right—it's about sharing, laughing, and connecting!
New faces are always welcome! Come enjoy an afternoon of friendship, conversation, and sweet treats.

10/13/2026

Fall is in the air, and so are the memories! 🍁
Join us for Memory Café on Tuesday, October 20, at 1:00 PM at the Orleans Public Library!
We'll share favorite fall memories, family traditions, and stories that bring smiles. Remember, it's not about getting every detail right—it's about sharing, laughing, and connecting!
New faces are always welcome! Come enjoy an afternoon of friendship, conversation, and sweet treats.

10/09/2026

What a great day of hands-on learning at Throop Elementary!

The Rural Dementia Network was excited to bring the brain and be part of this important va**ng prevention STEM experience!

Helping students understand how the brain works and how their choices can impact brain health is such an important part of prevention and education.

A big thank you to the high school students and everyone who helped make this learning experience possible! We love seeing students learning from students!

10/08/2026

Join us for our October Dementia Friendly Orange County Networking Lunch!

This month, we’re excited to welcome Careforth for lunch and a presentation as we continue connecting community resources and building partnerships throughout Orange County.

We’ll also be gathering at a new location this month—the VETERAN 7 Clubhouse at Jaycee Park in Paoli!

Tuesday, October 27
Join us for our October Dementia Friendly Orange County Networking Lunch!

This month, we’re excited to welcome Careforth for lunch and a presentation as we continue connecting community resources and building partnerships throughout Orange County.

We’ll also be gathering at a new location this month—the VETERAN 7 Clubhouse at Jaycee Park in Paoli!

Tuesday, October 27
11:30 AM
VETERAN 7 Clubhouse – Jaycee Park

Come join us, make some new connections, and learn more about the resources available in our community. Please RSVP so we can plan for lunch! 11:30 AM
VETERAN 7 Clubhouse – Jaycee Park

Come join us, make some new connections, and learn more about the resources available in our community. Please RSVP so we can plan for lunch!

10/06/2026

What a wonderful afternoon at Memory Café!

A huge thank you to Little Black Dog Training Services and their amazing therapy teams for spending the afternoon with us. There were plenty of smiles, lots of pets, great conversation, and some very special connections made today.

Memory Café is about creating a comfortable place where people can simply come as they are, connect with others, and enjoy the moment—and today was a perfect example of that.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the afternoon so special. We can’t wait to do it again!

10/06/2026

Registration is open for our Solo Aging Workshop!
This will be a FREE day of learning & empowerment with many local community collaborators!
Speakers, lunch, health screens and feelings of connection and community on Tuesday November 10th from 9am-2pm!
Please check out our flyer & register today. Space is limited!

10/05/2026

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