Dementia Friends Information Sessions Scheduled in Silver Spring

Montgomery County's Dementia Friendly America certified volunteers are offering free 45–60-minute information sessions on recognizing dementia signs and communicating with people living with dementia. An in-person session is set for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10 a.m. at White Oak Senior Center in Silver Spring, and another on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Long Branch Library in Silver Spring. Groups or organizations can also schedule private sessions by contacting coordinator Jocelyn O'Rourke at 301-569-0210 or Jocelyn.ORourke@MontgomeryCountyMD.gov.