Memory Cafés
Enjoy conversation, activities, and time together in a welcoming community setting.
Explore Memory CafésDementia Friendly Montgomery County
Understanding dementia. Connecting our community.
Education, connection, and local resources for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Together, we can make everyday life more welcoming in Montgomery County.
Local people. A shared commitment to inclusion.
Educate.Build understanding.
Advocate.Create a welcoming community.
Support.Help people stay connected.
Ways we help
Start with connection.
A gathering, a conversation, or a learning opportunity can make a difference.
Dementia Friends sessions
Learn about dementia and simple ways to support people in everyday life.
Host an information sessionDementia Friendly at Work
Help your team create more welcoming experiences for customers and visitors.
Explore workplace trainingHelpful resources
Find information for people living with dementia, families, and care partners.
Find resourcesGather in your community
Connections Memory Café
A relaxed space for conversation, creativity, and connection.
Second
FridayEach month
FridayEach month
A warm welcome awaits.
For people living with changes in memory or thinking and their care partners.
Free · Drop in
Learning together
Small changes begin with understanding.
Bring dementia education to your library, workplace, faith community, or local organization. Help others feel more confident, informed, and ready to include.
Request a sessionRooted in Montgomery County
A local effort with a shared purpose.
We bring families, neighbors, and organizations together to create a community where people feel understood, included, and supported.
Meet the people behind our workNot sure where to start?
Finding the right resources can feel like a lot to navigate. Reach out for help identifying local information and options for your situation.
Help this work reach more people.
Your time, ideas, connections, and support can help build a more dementia friendly Montgomery County.
Our local effort
A community where people feel included.
We bring people and organizations together to build understanding, reduce stigma, and create more opportunities for connection.
Our mission
To help make Montgomery County a more inclusive and supportive place for people living with dementia and those who care about them.
How our local effort began
Lori Rizzo and Danielle Ramirez connected through a shared interest in dementia awareness and community support. Both saw a need for more local education, stronger connections, and accessible resources for families.
Together, they began bringing neighbors and professionals into an effort to make Montgomery County more dementia friendly.
Meet our community leads
People behind the purpose.
Our work starts with people who care about the community and understand the importance of connection.
Lori Rizzo
Community Lead
Lori’s experience as an end-of-life and dementia doula has shaped her commitment to supporting people living with dementia and their care circles. She helped start this local effort to extend awareness and support beyond one family at a time.
Danielle Ramirez
Community Lead
Danielle brings experience working with older adults and families navigating changes in care. Her professional and personal perspectives inform her commitment to practical education, local resources, and community involvement.
Connected across Pennsylvania
A statewide effort. A local focus.
We are part of Pennsylvania’s network of dementia friendly communities, sharing a focus on awareness, inclusion, and meaningful community participation.
Visit Dementia Friendly PennsylvaniaOpens the statewide website in a new tab.
There is a place for you in this work.
Whether you are living with dementia, supporting someone you care about, or looking for a way to contribute, we welcome your involvement.
Learn · Connect · Find support
Education and connection in our community.
Explore opportunities to learn, connect, and help make everyday life more welcoming for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Community gathering
Connections Memory Café
A free, friendly gathering for people living with changes in memory or thinking and their care partners.
Enjoy light refreshments, creative activities, and conversation in a relaxed, welcoming space. Spend time together and connect with others in your community.
View Memory Café detailsWhat to expect
Time together, conversation, and activities that encourage connection. Drop-in attendance is welcome; no registration is required.
Who can attend?
People living with changes in memory or thinking, dementia, or other cognitive changes, together with their care partners.
Where and when does it meet?
The supplied schedule is the second Friday of each month, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM, at William Jeanes Memorial Library in Lafayette Hill. Contact our team to confirm the next gathering.
Community education
Dementia Friends information sessions
Understanding dementia can change how we support one another.
Host an interactive 60-minute session for your organization or community group to learn about dementia, common misconceptions, and ways to communicate with people living with dementia.
Request an information sessionBring learning into your community.
Topics include typical aging and dementia, five key messages about dementia, and practical communication approaches. Libraries, faith communities, businesses, and other groups can ask about hosting.
Workplace education
Dementia Friendly at Work
Help your employees build understanding and confidence when serving people living with dementia.
This training introduces dementia awareness, communication skills, and practical ways to create a more welcoming workplace for customers, visitors, and their care partners.
Tell us about your team and the people you serve. We can discuss training availability and next steps.
Request workplace trainingHelpful information
You do not have to find every answer at once.
Start with trusted statewide resources, then contact our local team if you need help finding information for your situation.
Living with dementia
Information that supports understanding, daily life, and staying connected.
Explore resources for people living with dementiaDementia Friendly Pennsylvania · Opens in a new tab
Care partners and families
Education, communication resources, and ways to find support for someone you care about.
Explore resources for care partnersDementia Friendly Pennsylvania · Opens in a new tab
Memory Café guide
Learn about welcoming spaces for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Read the Memory Café guideDementia Friendly Pennsylvania · Opens in a new tab
Local connections
Find community gatherings, ask about education, or tell us what kind of local information you need.
Ask our local team about resourcesDementia Friendly Montgomery County
A question about your situation?
Tell us what kind of information you are looking for, and our team can help point you toward local options.
Come together
Connect with your community.
Find Memory Café gatherings, educational sessions, and opportunities to learn and connect in Montgomery County.
Connections Memory Café
Join us for light refreshments, conversation, and creative activities in a relaxed setting. A welcoming gathering for people living with changes in memory or thinking and their care partners.
- When
- Second Friday of the month
11:00 AM to 12:30 PM - Where
- William Jeanes Memorial Library
Community Room
4051 Joshua Road
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444 - Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Drop in; no registration required
Please contact our team to confirm the next gathering or ask about arrival and accessibility.
More ways to connect
Upcoming community events
Join a local activity, learning opportunity, or community gathering.
Education and outreach
Bring a session to your community.
We are updating our upcoming activities. Contact our team for information about the next gathering or to ask about hosting an information session.
Ask about hosting a sessionYour community. Your contribution.
Help build a more welcoming community.
Your time, ideas, connections, and support can make a difference. Join us in creating greater understanding and more opportunities for people living with dementia and their care partners.
Volunteer with us
Help with community activities, outreach, and education. Tell us about your interests, and we can discuss opportunities that fit.
Ask about volunteeringJoin our Community Action Team
Bring your perspective to a group working toward a more dementia friendly Montgomery County. Help identify local priorities and support practical work in the community.
Ask about the Action TeamBecome a Dementia Friends Champion
Interested in helping others learn? Ask about the training and requirements for presenting Dementia Friends information sessions.
Ask about becoming a ChampionHost a session or collaborate
Libraries, businesses, faith communities, and local organizations can bring education and connection to more people.
Discuss a partnershipSupport our local work
Help this work reach more people.
Your support helps sustain dementia education and welcoming community activities in Montgomery County. Together, we can bring people together, build understanding, and connect families with local resources.
To support our local work, contact our team about current giving options.
Ask about givingEvery perspective matters.
People living with dementia, care partners, professionals, and community members all have valuable experiences to share. We welcome your ideas and involvement.
Start a conversationWe are here to connect
Let us know how we can help.
Have a question, want help finding resources, or interested in getting involved? Reach out to our local team.