Holyoke and South Hadley
Become Dementia Friendly Communities
Resource Links
- Senior Living Web Resources
- FAQ
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Nursing Care
- Live Well at Loomis
- UMASS Alumni
- Dementia Support
- Directions
- Contact Us
Why Accreditation Really Matters

Loomis Communities, in partnership with the Holyoke and South Hadley Councils on Aging and Senior Centers and other agencies, have made Holyoke and South Hadley Dementia Friendly Communities. Such communities include residents who are informed, safe and respectful of individuals with dementia and their families and provides supportive options for improved quality of life. Components of the program include:
- Support programs for individuals living with dementia and their family members.
- Educational programs for first responders, families, businesses and the public on the causes of dementia and communication tips for interacting with an individual living with dementia.
Resource Links
- Senior Living Web Resources
- FAQ
- Independent Living
- Assisted Living
- Nursing Care
- Live Well at Loomis
- UMASS Alumni
- Dementia Support
- Directions
- Contact Us
Why Accreditation Really Matters

Dementia Friendly Communities Coalition Highlighted
Read article: Living with Dementia Related Disorders
See What Family Members Say About Dementia



Training Available
First Responder, Police and Fire
Dementia Friendly Education and Communication Tips for the Community, Friends, Family and Businesses. Please contact Carol Constant, cconstant@loomiscommunities.org or 413-588-5184.
Loomis Village recently hosted a panel discussion, “Becoming a Dementia Friendly Community,” featuring Alice Bonner, Ph.D., RN, Massachusetts Secretary of Elder Affairs to share ideas for expanding the dementia-friendly initiative in Western Massachusetts. The program was attended by Council on Aging Directors, First Responders and representatives from organizations that serve older adults from across the four counties of Western Massachusetts.
The event is sponsored by The Loomis Communities, which, largely through its efforts, has brought the Dementia Friendly movement to the communities of Holyoke and South Hadley.