Dementia Friendly Lehigh Valley

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Dementia Friendly Lehigh Valley

Seeks to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

01/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year from Dementia Friendly Lehigh Valley!

As we welcome a new year, we look forward to continuing to build a more dementia-friendly community, one filled with understanding, patience, and compassion.

Thank you to our caregivers, families, partners, and advocates who make a difference every day. 💜

Here’s to another year of connection, kindness, and support.

12/31/2025

We are incredibly grateful to Heather Glen Senior Living and everyone who supported the Together We Give campaign during National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. 💜

We are honored by Heather Glen’s generous $2,000 donation and deeply thankful to all who contributed. Your support and partnership directly strengthen our mission—helping us educate, connect, and build a more dementia-friendly community throughout the Lehigh Valley.

Together, we are truly making a difference. 🤝

➡️ Join us in creating a dementia-friendly Lehigh Valley —visit https://bit.ly/4mxB2pp.

12/30/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to say thank you to every caregiver, family member, volunteer, partner, and community member who helps make our community more dementia-friendly. 💜

Your compassion, patience, and understanding make a real difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia and those who care for them. Together, we are creating safer, more welcoming spaces for everyone.

✨ We are deeply grateful for your continued support and look forward to another year of education, awareness, and connection.

Stay connected with us!
👉 https://bit.ly/4mxB2pp

12/29/2025

Hey there! 🎉 Join us at Betty Ann’s Memory Café, proudly sponsored by CarePatrol ! It’s a friendly and inviting space where individuals affected by dementia, along with their families and caregivers, can relax, connect, and share their experiences.

We have engaging discussions and enjoyable activities planned that focus on supporting and educating everyone impacted by dementia.

We gather on the first Thursday of each month, and spots fill up quickly, so be sure to secure yours today!

To reserve a place, simply call Chloe Pickell at 610-719-7406 or email her at cpickell@carepatrol.com.

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from our Dementia Friendly community! ❄️

However you’re spending the holidays, we wish you moments of peace, patience, and joy. May this season be filled with warmth, understanding, and gentle reminders that love doesn’t fade, even when memories do.

From our hearts to yours, Happy Holidays. 💜

12/23/2025

🎄 The holidays can feel very different when dementia is part of your family’s journey. Traditions may change, routines may need to be simplified, and expectations may look nothing like they once did. And that can be emotional — especially when memories of “how it used to be” are still close to your heart.

But the true meaning of the holidays has never been about perfection. It’s about presence, connection, and creating moments of comfort and love. A shared smile, a familiar song, holding hands, or simply sitting together in a calm space can matter more than a full schedule or perfectly kept traditions.

If you’re caring for someone living with dementia, it’s okay to let go of what no longer fits. It’s okay to simplify, adjust, and even create new traditions that meet your loved one where they are today.

This season, may you give yourself grace and remember that you are doing enough. 💙

12/22/2025

Attention Caregivers: We invite you to join the Caregiver Support Group hosted by the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging. This is an excellent opportunity to connect with individuals who understand your experiences and challenges.

Meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month. Please mark your calendars accordingly.

To RSVP, contact us at 610-829-4540. For additional information, please refer to the QR code on our flyer.

12/18/2025

Finding meaningful gifts for a loved one living with dementia can feel overwhelming, but the most powerful gifts are often the simplest ones. This holiday season, consider giving items that offer comfort, connection, and sensory engagement… and even combine them into a beautiful Holiday Memory Box.

🎁 How to make a Holiday Memory Box:
• Choose a simple box or decorative container.
• Add 5–10 meaningful items such as old ornaments, recipe cards, holiday cards, or scent based items.
• Include a few handwritten notes or memory prompts.
• Sit together, explore the items slowly, and let memories unfold gently.

Remember: the best gifts aren’t the most expensive — they’re the ones that help your loved one feel safe, connected, and loved. 💙

Explore more helpful tools, ideas, and resources on our website — created with caregivers and families in mind. https://bit.ly/4mxB2pp

12/16/2025

💜 Did you know that taste and smell are powerful tools for memory recall?
For individuals living with dementia, familiar scents like cinnamon, vanilla, and warm apples can bring comfort, reduce anxiety, and spark meaningful moments of connection.

✨ Why this matters:
Taste and smell are closely linked to the emotional centers of the brain. Even when other parts of memory fade, the senses often remain strong pathways to recognition, familiarity, and joy.

Small sensory moments can create big emotional impact. 💙

This holiday season, try incorporating more comforting scents and flavors into your daily routine—they may help bring back beautiful memories worth sharing.

Visit our website for supportive resources for caregivers at https://bit.ly/4mxB2pp.

12/15/2025

Caring for someone with dementia can be tough, but you don’t have to go through it alone! Join us at Heather Glen Senior Living for our caregiver support group. It’s a great space to share what you’re experiencing, meet others who get it, and pick up some helpful tips along the way.

🗓️ Heads up: We’re meeting on Thursday, December 18th, because of Christmas.

Everyone’s welcome! Check out the flyer for more info – we can’t wait to see you there! 😊

12/11/2025

Calling All Local Businesses ❕

Dementia Friendly LV partners with retail shops, cafés, salons, and service providers to help them welcome customers living with dementia.

We provide simple tools, training, and information to create a supportive, inclusive environment for everyone.

👉 Interested in making your business dementia-friendly? Reach out—we’d love to support you! https://bit.ly/3T7NMGx

12/09/2025

❄️ Winter can be a difficult time for many of us, especially caregivers and seniors. Shorter days, reduced sunlight, and the stress of daily responsibilities can lead to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)—a form of depression that typically appears during the winter months.

SAD happens when limited sunlight disrupts the body’s internal clock and affects important mood-regulating hormones like serotonin and melatonin. For caregivers who already face chronic stress, or seniors managing health challenges, this seasonal shift can feel overwhelming.

Common signs of SAD include low or persistent sadness, feeling withdrawn or uninterested, fatigue or lack of motivation, appetite changes, or sleep difficulties.

Recognizing these signs early, in yourself or a loved one, can make a big difference.

➡️ Find helpful tools and guidance on our website: https://bit.ly/4mxB2pp

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301 Broadway, Suite 115
Bethlehem, PA
18015

Website

https://dementialv.org/, https://fundrazr.com/profiles/dementia-friendly-lehigh-valley

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