Empath Dementia Services

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Help is here.

We provide free, local dementia education and support for people living with dementia, families and caregivers, and professional care partners.

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Always free.

Always free.

Education and support cost nothing, with no obligation to use any other Empath service.

Local and specially trained.

Local and specially trained.

Our dementia teams are certified professionals who work and live in your local community.

For the whole family.

For the whole family.

We provide support for the person living with dementia and their caregiver.

Dementia touches every journey differently.

You don't need to know exactly what kind of support you need. Tell us who you are, and we'll help connect you with the right next step.

Healthcare provider or discharge planner? Connect your patients' families with free local education or ask our team about referral options.

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Families and caregivers

A diagnosis changes life for everyone. Find free workshops, support groups and one-on-one guidance for you and the person you love.

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Professional caregivers

Immersive dementia education for skilled-nursing, assisted-living and home health teams, including the Virtual Dementia Tour®, brought to your facility.

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First responders

Free training for law enforcement, fire and EMS: recognize dementia, communicate clearly and de-escalate with confidence.

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Free education and support, close to home

Every program below is free. Choose the one that fits where you are today, and we'll help you out there.

Services vary by location. Tell us where you live and we'll share what's available near you.

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Virtual Dementia Tour®

An immersive educational experience designed to help people better understand some of the physical and cognitive challenges associated with dementia.

Ask about a tour near you
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Caregiver workshops

Practical, plain-language sessions on communication, changes in behavior, safety at home and taking care of yourself while you care for someone else.

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Caregiver support groups

A regular place to talk with people who understand the experience, guided by Empath's specially trained team. Come once or come every month.

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Memory Cafés

A welcoming gathering for people living with dementia and their caregivers together. No agenda, no pressure. Just connection and community, in select communities.

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One-on-one guidance

A personal conversation with a local team member about your situation, what exists in your community and a next step that fits your family.

Talk with someone
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Community education

Presentations and training for organizations, congregations, libraries and neighbors who want to understand dementia and support the people living with it.

Bring education to your group
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Caring for Someone with Dementia

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Empath Dementia Education

Local teams across Florida

North Central Florida. Marion County, home of the Empath Dementia Education and Care Center in Ocala · (352) 291-5138

Tampa Bay. Hillsborough and Pinellas counties · (727) 523-4083

Gulf Coast. Manatee and Sarasota counties · (941) 290-5000

Southeast Florida. Broward and Palm Beach counties · (561) 494-2120

Programs and schedules vary by county. Choose your county in the form below and your local team will share what's available near you.

How it works: Three simple steps

1. Tell us what brought you here.

1. Tell us what brought you here.

Share as much or as little as you'd like, and we'll help you find the next step.

2. Hear from a local team member.

2. Hear from a local team member.

Someone who knows your community follows up with what's available near you.

3. Start where you’re comfortable.

3. Start where you’re comfortable.

A class, a support group, a Memory Café or simply a conversation. Education and support are free.

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