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Make a bequest, memorial, or other legacy contribution to support the mission of the Dementia Society of America Dementia Bequests, Donations & Memorials Thank you for considering supporting the Dementia Society of America. With your Dementia donation, bequest, or memorial, you take an active role in becoming part of the solution. Your generous contributions help us further our mission to enhance the lives of people living with Dementia, their caregivers, and the community. DONATE As an IRS-registered national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, headquartered just outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, your Dementia donation, bequest, or memorial qualifies as a tax-deductible contribution. No matter where you live if Dementia has touched you or someone you know, consider giving today. Dementia Bequests If you’d like to leave a meaningful legacy, consider remembering the Dementia Society of America in your will or trust. During the estate planning process, you may designate a specific dollar amount, asset, property, or percentage of your estate assets in your will to help us further our mission of helping people living with Dementia and their caregivers. The following is a sample bequest language for your will or trust that you can customize to suit your desired bequest: “I give and bequeath to the Dementia Society of America, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, the sum of $__________ (or specific asset or ________ percent of the remainder of my estate) to be used for its general charitable purposes.” Contact the Society at 1-800-DEMENTIA (800-336-3684) if you have further questions about making a bequest—press option #3. Mail or checks that need to go to a physical address (not our PO Box), may be sent to our national headquarters: Dementia Society of America 188 N Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Download a Declaration of Bequest Intention form here . YOUR GIFT CHANGES LIVES. Donate Online Donate Stock Donate by Check Dementia Donations As a donor, you can help us advance understanding, therapies, and coping mechanisms for the leading forms of Dementia. We graciously accept: Alzheimer’s disease Dementia donations Vascular Dementia donations Lewy Body Dementia donations Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Dementia donations Frontotemporal Dementia donations Mixed Dementia donations Other Dementia donations There are many Dementia donation options available so that you can choose the method that’s right for you. Dementia Memorials If you wish to encourage donations to the Dementia Society of America in lieu of flowers to memorialize a loved one, please consider adding the following statement to the obituary: "In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of _____________ to the Dementia Society of America by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or online." In addition to an obituary published by the Funeral Director, you may choose to create a memorial page to remember the life of a loved one who battled Dementia. In partnership with Ancestry.com® and their We Remember ™ initiative, you can establish a We Remember memorial page online for no fee, and it will remain online without the need for renewal. Together, let’s help pay tribute to a life well-lived. Learn how to set up a Memorial Page for your loved one. Donate Online or Check Donate by Mail Make a Bequeath How Your Dementia Donations, Bequests, and Memorials Make a Difference No matter how big or small, every Dementia donation, bequest, and memorial counts. Choosing to give back is an honorable and rewarding way to show your support. We use these generous and noble contributions for: Dementia Awareness, Education, and connections to Local Resources to Help Individuals and Families in their Journey Life-Enrichment Music, Art, Movement & Touch/Sensory Programs to Benefit those Living with Dementia Recognizing Outstanding Carers, Innovators, and Researchers Education We believe in the value of knowledge as the first step toward understanding Dementia. Facts and information help raise awareness, decrease stigma, and offer coping strategies that can enhance one's quality of life. Through our global call-to-action, Know Dementia®, we aim to help every individual and employer in the U.S. understand the facts about Dementia. Recognition of exemplary people and organizations Our non-medical and easy-to-understand Dementia awareness resources and programs are geared for individuals, small and large companies, civic organizations, and the community. We develop monthly quality-of-life programs for continuing care communities and Dementia-friendly forums to highlight promising and meaningful therapies for people living with Dementia and their caregivers. Some people living with Dementia may long to hear music, express their feelings, feel the touch of a warm and loving hand, or watch graceful swaying and swinging dancers (and join in, if able). Underwritten by generous supporters like you from across the country, our Ginny Gives Grants programs provide life-enhancing opportunities for people living with Dementia to connect through art, music, dance, sensory stimulation, and other modalities. Your Dementia donations, bequests, and memorials help us provide quality-of-life programs designed for nursing homes, continuing care residential communities, and other Dementia communities. Our uniquely designed programs include: Art programs – Experiencing and interacting with art through creations, traveling art exhibits, or museum visits (as one is able) shares comforting artful energy, which is a remarkable gift. Music programs – Whether it’s a small group gathered around an instrument, a violin serenade, or barbershop quartet, beloved music and song can reach people deeply. Dance programs – With comfort and safety in mind, movement – however small – is often a powerful therapy for enhancing the sense of well-being and security. Sensory stimulation programs – Holding hands, a gentle shoulder rub, feeling smooth silk, or smelling the warm cinnamon are just some sensory experiences that can instill a sense of calm. These are just some of the examples of programs that your contributions help us provide. Reach out to learn more about the ways we’re helping people living with Dementia and their caregivers. Donate Online or Check Donate by Mail Make a Bequeath Resources and Programs People providing exceptional caregiving, counseling, engagement, and nutritional support deserve to be recognized for their valiant efforts to enhance the quality of life for people living with Dementia. We also honor companies working toward developing prevention initiatives and creating innovative products, services, and solutions. Your Dementia donations, bequests, and memorials help promote the following recognition efforts: Dementia Carer® Award – Recognizes exceptional heartfelt and compassionate caregiving Dementia SMART® Award – Recognizes organizations that develop assistive innovations and solutions for people living with Dementia Dementia QUEST® Award – Recognizes research that contributes to furthering medical understanding of Dementia, including possible cures, causes, and interventions Meaningful therapies – Recognizes those offering therapies centered on visual and audible arts, dance and movement, and touch and sensory stimulation to people living with Dementia or their caregivers As the nation’s leading volunteer-driven, all-Dementias awareness organization, we appreciate your support as we work to assist people living with Dementia and their families and caretakers. When we come together to make a difference, we can enhance many peoples’ lives. If you share a passion for making change happen, please join us in our mission. Please contact us today to learn more about Dementia donations, bequests, and memorials. Donate Online or Check Donate by Mail Make a Bequeath

Need help with dementia care? Access directories of services, support groups, clinical trials, and resources for those affected by dementia. Directories When you need someone to help you and/or your loved ones deal with Dementia, start with a doctor(s), and then look to find caregivers, care agencies, facilities, and other Dementia professionals. Important Notice: Dementia Society of America (DSA) does not provide medical advice. The contents herein are for informational purposes only and are not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. DSA does not endorse any of the resources listed herein or within separate sites linked to. The information contained within these directories is thought to be reliable but is not guaranteed to be accurate. It is primarily compiled from provider descriptions of their own services as well as other public data sources and is subject to change without further notice. For help with finding resources, please call our Info Line at 1-800-DEMENTIA. The links below will open website directories in a separate web browser page so that you can keep your place here. United States Administration on Aging- Eldercare Locator. Find Doctors- Use "Dementia" in HealthGrades search box. U.S. News & World Report Nursing Home Ratings. Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center. Family Caregiver Alliance- Find Local Caregivers. Dementia Answers ® Directory. Lotsa Helping Hands- Create a Support Network. African-American Dementia and Wellness Organization. American Association for Medicare Supplement Insurance. Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE®). Dementia Friendly America Community Locator. Memory Cafe Directory - United States & Canada. National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization. National Association for Home Care & Hospice. National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. National Association of Estate Planners. National Adult Day Services Association. National Society of Genetic Counselors. CareLike Community Resource Locator Special Needs Trust Management. Find Geriatric Care Managers. CarFit- Find Local Program. Meals on Wheels Locator. Medical ID Bracelets . Free Medical ID Card - PDF-fillable Go back to Education | Click Here

Blaine GreenField, a retired Bucks County professor marketing entrepreneur, now inspires others in Ashville, NC, and publishes the BLAINESWORLD newsletter. Sr Vice President ◄ Back to Members | Blaine Greenfield Board Member Volunteer | Board Member, Senior Vice President & Compliance Officer Blaine taught for over 35 years at Bucks County Community College and headed his own marketing firm that assisted small- and mid-sized businesses. Six years ago, he took a new job title: “Rewirement” Expert-in-Training. As such, he continues to teach on a part-time basis, but he is also active in several community organizations- including SCORE, SART and Lessons in Leadership. He publishes an online newsletter, BLAINESWORLD . Blaine now resides with his wife in Asheville, North Carolina.

​Attend our public workshops for educational learning experiences with factual, easy-to-understand concepts, and accessible information. Visit our website. Public Workshops Two educational learning experiences with factual, easy-to-understand concepts, and accessible information. DONATE Click image to watch & learn more. Click image to learn more. Go back to Education | Click Here

Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a form of cognitive impairment that involves a progressive loss of language function. Primary Progressive Aphasia "Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a form of cognitive impairment that involves a progressive loss of language function. Language is a uniquely human faculty that allows us to communicate with each other through the use of words. Our language functions include speaking, understanding what others are saying, repeating things we have heard, naming common objects, reading, and writing. “Aphasia” is a general term used to refer to deficits in language functions. PPA is caused by degeneration in the parts of the brain that are responsible for speech and language. PPA begins very gradually and initially is experienced as difficulty thinking of common words while speaking or writing. PPA progressively worsens to the point where verbal communication by any means is very difficult. The ability to understand what others are saying or what is being read also declines. In the early stages, memory, reasoning, and visual perception are not affected by the disease and so individuals with PPA are able to function normally in many routine daily living activities despite the aphasia. However, as the illness progresses, other mental abilities also decline. Adults of any age can develop PPA, but it is more common in people under the age of 65. People with PPA can have a variety of different language symptoms and no two cases are exactly the same." Source: click here . Additional subtype information: click here . To download an Aphasia caregiver guide, please click here . Click below on the various terms to learn more about both common and more rare conditions, syndromes and diseases, that can cause, or include symptoms leading to Dementia: Dementia-Like Conditions (that may be reversible); Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI); Alzheimer's Disease (AD or ALZ) Dementia; Mixed Dementia; Vascular Dementia; Young Onset Dementia; Lewy Body Dementia (LBD); Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD); AIDS Dementia Complex (ADC); Huntington's Disease with Dementia; Multiple Sclerosis (MS) with Dementia; Parkinson's Disease (PD) with Dementia; Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury (CTE) Dementia; Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) with Dementia; Down Syndrome with Dementia; Posterior Cortical Atrophy (PCA); Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA); Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome (WKS) Dementia; Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE);*** Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) Dementia; Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD); Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP); CADASIL;*** Sanfilippo Syndrome*** Batten Disease (Childhood Dementia);*** Binswanger Disease.*** Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA)*** Various Childhood Dementias*** Adult-Onset Leukoencephalopathy*** Don't see what you're looking for? Please contact us. *** Takes you to a non-DSA website. Go back to Definitions | Click Here

Our award program's objective is to enhance the quality of life for people with Dementia and their care partners. Ginny Gives Awards Ginny Gives®, named in honor of Ginny J., a vivacious woman known for her warm ways and never-ending smile, is a set of life-enrichment programs and initiatives of the Dementia Society of America (DSA). Ginny's journey through her Dementia while maintaining an effervescent smile always inspired her family, caregivers, friends, and even passersby and the inspiration for the Dementia Society of America itself. See the video here: The objective of our Awards Program is to enhance the quality of life for those living with Dementia, their care partners, and the public at large by providing recognition for programs and activities delivered chiefly, but not exclusively, by nonprofit organizations within the Dementia community, primarily in these categories: Music, Graphic Arts, Dance/Movement, Touch/Sensory Stimulation, and more. Links: 2025 Award Program Terms and Conditions Updated 9-22-25 2025 Award Application If you have any questions, please go to our contact page here .

Dementia Society of America protects its intellectual property, actively monitoring and defending trademarks, copyrights, and patents to support its mission. Intellectual Property Dementia Society of America® values the programs and initiatives that we have developed over the years. We serve others by protecting the investments we've made into our trademarks, copyrights, and patents. Please respect all of our rights. Clicking image will take you to a third-party website. 6413256 1-800-DEMENTIA Registered Trademark 6344592 Better Brain Nation Registered Trademark Care Network America Trademark 5584402 D/S Registered Trademark - Image 4955368 Dementia Answers Registered Trademark 6291328 Dementia CARER Registered Trademark 6381380 Dementia Diplomat Registered Trademark Dementia QUEST Trademark - Image 5594466 Dementia QUEST Registered Trademark 5039728 Dementia SMART Registered Trademark 5901332 Dementia Society of America Registered Trademark 4508436 Dementia Society of America Registered Trademark 5480645 Ginny Gives Registered Trademark KeepSafe iD Trademark 4563268 Know Dementia Registered Trademark Operation KeepSafe Trademark 5481165 Raise Hope Now Registered Trademark 5103842 STEP2RAISE Dementia & Brain Health Registered Trademark The Cognitive Action Plan Registered Trademark The Cognitive Action Plan Registered Trademark 6430198 The Dementia Action Plan Registered Trademark 5962769 The Dementia Action Plan Registered Trademark Wanderlert Trademark 4922886 We Know You Matter Registered Trademark 6311867 iD Registered Trademark

Helping families facing Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body, FTD, and others through education, research, and life enrichment. Provide We believe all of us are capable, at some level, to sense and respond, even until the very end of our lives. The richness of life doesn’t end when someone is diagnosed with any form of Dementia. The Dementia Society of America works with care facilities to plan and provide programs that enhance the lives of those living with Dementia, bringing a perspective to the situation that celebrates the uniqueness of every individual. Our Ginny Gives Grants program offer variety and provides ways for people to connect through art, music, dance, touch, and more. Please let us know how we can help by calling 1-800-DEMENTIA (1-800-336-3684) to learn more. For those living with Dementia, their caregivers, and the public at-large, the Dementia Society of America (DSA) seeks to underwrite a varity of types of quality-of-life programs in nursing homes, continuing care residential communities, and wherever else desired in the Dementia community. DONATE Music. It reaches people... deeply. When many other ways of reaching people have been exhausted, most any music, and especially recognized or beloved music, can still trigger connections within us. The Dementia Society of America believes that every person with Dementia, every caregiver, every human being, should be given the opportunity to enjoy music and song. Our programs do just that. Whether it's 8 people gathered around a harpist, or 80 being serenaded by a violinist, barbershop quartet, or jazz ensemble, DSA leads the way in its variety of enjoyable programs. Learn more about Dementia and music at NAMM Foundation . Art. To experience art, interact, and discuss its meaning (as one is able), can create a particularly unique environment in which to connect. It can be a small facilitated group assembled to relate to familiar, or unfamiliar, artistic creations in the comfort of one's residence. It might be a museum visit or traveling art exhibition, that simply allows for the energy of art expression to be shared. DSA provides a diverse selection of subject matter and environments. Touch/Senses. Those living with Dementia often feel separate and removed. To touch and be touched, to have your handheld, your feet massaged, and your shoulders rubbed in a gentle and meaningful way, can create a sense of calm. Maybe it's the way velvet or silk feels, or cinnamon or vanilla smell... stimulating the senses can provide feelings of security. DSA encourages thoughtful and appropriate touch and sensory stimulation programs to reconnect with the humanness of people. Dance. Movement with, and without others interacting, can be a powerful force that crosses over into many other beneficial therapies, such as music, art, and touch. Appropriately managed, with safety being a number one priority, dance programs produce increased blood flow, and enhance stability and balance. Always facilitated to avoid physical discomfort, activities even as simple as swaying to the beat, can increase the mental and physical senses of well-being and security. We can also work with approved Program Partners (talent agencies typically- that specialize in senior programs) to select, manage and place performers, session leaders, therapists, and others in appropriate settings to the maximum benefit of all. We are constantly seeking new Program Partners and communities, in cities and towns across America. Please contact us to learn more. To put on a program and get started right away, click here: Ginny Gives Grants . Go back to Programs | Click Here

Explore Dementia Unplugged, an initiative by the Dementia Society of America. Enhance understanding and support for dementia, offering resources and insights. Dementia Unplugged Join our host, Tami, in a lively and informative national Zoom call most Mondays at 7 PM ET. This Dementia Unplugged program, Ask The Expert™ , is appropriate for all care partners and all types and stages of Dementia, as well as specific individuals (those living with MCI or very early-stage Dementia). You'll be able to ask basic questions, get real-world answers, and take the next best step(s) in your journey. Not a "support group" exactly, and not limited to just one type of Dementia. Instead, this is a supportive, helpful conversation around the fundamental challenges and opportunities of coping with all of the symptoms of Dementia. "Ask The Expert" aims to maximize the chance for positive movement forward as a caregiver and self-care. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ASK THE EXPERT™ Download a handout for Ask The Expert. Please click here . More Supportive Programs... Iowa State University's Powerful Tools for Caregivers: a 6-week worksho p on stress management. Please click here . Support groups on Facebook? Please click here . Are you looking for our other Dementia Unplugged™ programs? Click on the link(s) below to open up the specific playlists on our YouTube channel. ARTFul Insights™ Dementia Foundations™ Care Conversations™

Registered Nurse. Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. Currently Associate Principal Scientist in Clinical Risk Management at Merck & Co., Inc. Volunteer | Exec Vice President Emeritus ◄ Back to Members | Ann Redfield RN MSN Exec Vice President Emeritus Volunteer | Exec Vice President Emeritus Registered Nurse. Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist. Currently Associate Principal Scientist in Clinical Risk Management at Merck & Co., Inc. Following her undergraduate degree at Duke, her work at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, and her graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Ann began a long career of giving back to her community. Ann helped spearhead the efforts to create an area homeless initiative, including a Code Blue emergency shelter program. Ann became a certified hospice volunteer and is a proponent of patient advocacy and empowerment. Ann played an instrumental role in guiding the Dementia Society of America for over 12 years. We wish Ann well in her retirement from the Board of Directors and her executive leadership position. Ann now serves as Executive Vice President Emeritus.

Your support extends Dementia Society of America's international cross-border activities in Canada, Mexico, and across the globe. Click to learn more! Canada Dementia Society of America is active in US / Canada cross-border initiatives to support you and your family through Dementia awareness, education, life-enrichment programs, and local support resources. La Dementia Society of America est active dans les initiatives transfrontalières entre les États-Unis et le Canada pour vous soutenir, vous et votre famille, par le biais de programmes de sensibilisation, d'éducation, d'enrichissement de la vie et de ressources de soutien locales sur la démence. Information/Questions? Call 1-800-DEMENTIA® Ontario, Canada, Business Registration - English | French México ¡Bienvenida Español! Sociedad Demencia de América (DSA) es el líder de voluntarios, la organización sin fines de lucro de todo demencia en los Estados Unidos. Nuestra misión es elevar significativamente la conciencia para el espectro de condiciones conocidas colectivamente como la demencia . Poner a disposición no médico, fácil de entender los materiales de educación D emencia y recursos, y ofrecer programas de calidad de vida para los que viven con demencia y sus cuidadores. Por favor, póngase en contacto con nosotros para conocer más acerca de nosotros .

Worldwide collaboration is the cornerstone of our Society. Learn about other organizations that share our vision of raising Dementia awareness. Collaborators The Dementia Society of America believes that worldwide collaboration between organizations that share the vision and mission to raise Dementia awareness should be the cornerstone of our Society. Important Notice: Dementia Society of America (DSA) does not endorse the organizations below, but in our current opinion their stated missions closely align with our 10 Leadership Circle Principles . The links below are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. All U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits (officially IRS-recognized, as is the Dementia Society of America), are highlighted in bold as such. Underlined links below will open websites in a separate web browser page, so you can keep your place here. Music and Memory Using persona lized music in care organizations throughout the U.S. The 2014 documentary, "Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory," is about their efforts. Would you like to have a screening? 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Brain Research Foundation Founded in 1953, BRF exists to accelerate discoveries of the human brain by funding pioneering neuroscience research. The Dementia Society Seed Grant Program provides start-up funds for new and innovative research projects that lead to scientific advancement. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. ARTZ Philadelphia Our purpose is to provide opportunities for self-expression and rebuilding self-esteem and dignity to people with memory loss and those who care for them. We achieve this mission through research-based programs that connect people living with dementia and their care partners with artists and cultural organizations in the creative community. View our virtual museum programs from across the country: click here . 501(c)(3) nonprofit. StopCTE The mission of the Patrick Risha CTE Awareness Foundation is to provide parents of school-age children (who have very susceptible brains) with information about the dangers of sports which involve head trauma. Which some believe may lead to Dementia and other neurological disorders in later life. A resource for understanding Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (symptoms, research, impact, and information). 501(c)(3) nonprofit. CJD Foundation Promotes research, advocates, and provides support to families and professionals that work with or are affected by Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Pioneer Network Dedicated to making fundamental changes in values and practices [in long-term care] to create a culture of aging that is life-affirming, satisfying, humane, and meaningful. 501(c)(3) nonprofit. On-Demand Programs and Events On Demand! provides speakers and performers that inspire, enrich, and entertain. Know Dementia UK A local charity [in the United Kingdom], run by volunteers comprising family carers and qualified professionals who live and work with people with dementia. Not affiliated with the KNOW DEMENTIA® programs of the Dementia Society of America. Go back to Education | Click Here