Action Team Partners
Building a Community of Understanding and Inclusion
Dementia Friendly Fairfax Partners is a collaborative initiative dedicated to fostering a more inclusive, compassionate, and supportive environment for individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Through community education, outreach efforts, and cross-sector partnerships, the initiative equips local organizations, businesses, first responders, and residents with the tools and knowledge to better support those affected by cognitive decline.
By raising awareness and championing practical strategies for meaningful engagement, the Partners work to break down stigma, improve accessibility, and promote dignity for all. Their goal is clear: to make Fairfax County a place where everyone—regardless of memory or cognitive challenges—can live with purpose and respect.
Become a Dementia-Friendly Partner
Join us in making a meaningful difference. Learn how you can support a dementia-friendly community and help shape a future of inclusion and understanding.
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StrongerMemory is an innovative curriculum designed to stimulate the brain’s prefrontal cortex—the area responsible for memory retrieval. By dedicating just 20 to 30 minutes a day to simple reading, writing, and math activities, participants can enhance their cognitive function and support brain health.
The StrongerMemory program is conveniently available in a comprehensive workbook filled with engaging exercises.
Learn more at: goodwinliving.org/stronger-memory
Contact us: 703-820-1488
Fairfax County offers a wealth of resources to support older adults, individuals with disabilities, and caregivers. If you're unsure where to begin, the Aging, Disability & Caregiver Resources Line is a great place to start.
Contact Information:
Available Monday through Friday,
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
P: 703-324-7948 | TTY: 711
For more information, you can also visit:
🌐 Fairfax County Older Adults Services
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The Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL)
is a welcoming space for lifelong learning, connection, and engagement—especially for older adults. With 23 branches across Fairfax County, the library offers free access to books, audiobooks, e-books, large-print materials, and newspapers, helping older residents stay informed and connected to the world around them.
For more information, you can also visit:
https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/aging-and-disability/overview
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Insight is a health and resource center for care partner's and those with dementia.
It is a great first call when you get a diagnosis. Insight has in person programs for people with dementia in the early stage through the late stage. Insight's in-person and virtual classes and workshops on our Education Calendar. If you can't make it in person, (or are looking for more information!) take a look at Insight's Resource Library for recordings of Insight's classes and additional articles and resources, or Insight's Blog
for more caregiving tips and ideas.
703-204-4664
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Dementia Man, An Existential Journey is the second play by The Actual Dance, LLC, created by Sam Simon. Premiering at Capital Fringe in Washington, D.C. in July 2023, the play explores Sam’s personal journey after his diagnoses of Mild Cognitive Impairment (2018) and Early-Stage Alzheimer’s (2021).
Drawing on his earlier work The Actual Dance and his leadership in the disability community, Sam offers a powerful reflection on finding purpose and creativity after diagnosis. The play has been performed at the APAP Conference in New York, Stony Brook Medical Center, and Capital Fringe, sharing a message of hope and resilience in the face of dementia.
For more information, you can also visit: