Making Minnetonka a Dementia-Friendly Community

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Older couple holding up their artwork. In an ongoing effort to be welcoming and supportive of those living with dementia, we're working to make Minnetonka a dementia-friendly community.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, a dementia-friendly community is defined as one that is informed, safe and respectful of individuals with dementia and their families, provides supportive options and fosters quality of life.

What Does Dementia-Friendly Mean?

Characteristics of dementia-friendly communities include:

Dementia-aware local government services, planning and emergency response
Dementia-aware and responsive legal and financial planning
Dementia-friendly public environments and accessible transportation
Health care that promotes early diagnosis and uses dementia care best practices along the care continuum
Residential settings that offer memory loss services and supports
Support options for independent living and meaningful community engagement
Welcoming and supportive faith communities
Welcoming, supportive and trained city staff

Register for Free Training

Minnetonka Memory Café

A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with dementia and their caregivers to socialize and share experiences. This café experience is facilitated by a licensed social worker from Senior Community Services.

First and Third Tuesday of every month
1:30 - 3 p.m.
Minnetonka Community Center, Minnetonka Mills Room, 14600 Minnetonka Blvd.

Register

Call Senior Services at 952-939-8393.
Register for a Memory Café online

The Minnetonka Memory Café is sponsored by the City of Minnetonka, Hennepin County Library, Minnetonka Center for the Arts, Minnetonka Senior Services, Ridgedale YMCA and Senior Community Services.