Awareness. Education. Empowerment.

The Lehigh Valley Dementia-Friendly Coalition seeks to raise awareness and reduce the stigma surrounding Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) through our Dementia-Friendly Lehigh Valley (DFLV) initiative. The Lehigh Valley is one of thousands of communities across the United States recognized as part of the National Dementia Friendly America initiative. 

In partnership with United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Age-Friendly Lehigh Valley, DFLV aims to encourage the Lehigh Valley community to become more accessible and supportive for individuals affected by ADRD and their caregivers. 

Dementia-Friendly Lehigh Valley comprises organizations, individuals, and municipalities fostering a dementia-friendly community to become more inclusive and supportive of those living with dementia, their families, and care partners. We focus on active engagement and creating a good quality of life for older adults by embracing dignity, empowerment, and autonomy to enable well-being throughout the dementia trajectory.

Mission

The mission of DFLV is to raise awareness and reduce stigma related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) among community members and encourage the Lehigh Valley community to become more accessible and supportive for individuals affected by ADRD and their caregivers.

Vision

To create a greater community that embraces and encourages people with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders by cultivating dignity, empowerment, and autonomy. We envision a community of organizations and individuals equipped to support people living with dementia so they can remain in the community and engage and thrive in day to day living.

Goals

Get Involved

If you or a loved one are living with dementia, call the Alzheimer’s Association 24-hour toll-free helpline at 800-272-3900, available in 200 languages and dialects.