Social Connection Engagement and Networking

These resources include some of the opportunities to connect with caregivers or individuals living with dementia in the District. Social connection and engagement are critical to maintain a high quality of life independent of a diagnosis with dementia. Services listed in this section are core resources with goals to promote wellness, engagement, and connection. In addition to social connection opportunities, support groups for individuals with dementia or memory loss are listed here as well as many consider themselves more of a “social club” than a support group.