Learn how to become a dementia friend and turn your new understanding of dementia into a practical action that can help someone living in your community. AFTER PARTICIPATING IN A DEMENTIA FRIENDS SESSION, PARTICIPANTS CAN:• Describe dementia and know the most common type of dementia• State the five key messages about dementia• Explain one approach to effectively communicate with a person with dementia• Commit to an action as a Dementia Friend in your community