On July 26, 2018, the foundational meeting of the Board of Directors of Dementia Education Inc. took place at the Hen House Café in Inverness, Florida, a venue chosen in recognition of the fact that it was the first business in Citrus County to have its staff become trained and certified Dementia Friendly.

It is the mission of Dementia Education Inc. to advance the education and understanding of memory diseases, resulting in improved compassionate care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia; thereby making life better for individuals, care partners, and families living with dementia. All members of its Board of Directors have first-hand experience in caring for a loved one or friend living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, or have gained a deep knowledge of the disease through secondary training and experience.

Its directors have also dedicated their time and talent to other areas of public service throughout Citrus County, and carry this collective passion into the desire to make Citrus County, Florida an internationally-recognized center for dementia care practice, research, and learning.

In February, 2023, Dementia Education Inc was named Citrus County’s Nonprofit of the Year. Its directors are grateful to the many individuals and organizations that have contributed to this achievement. Especially, we are grateful to the U.S. Family Foundation and to Coping with Dementia LLC which have donated the majority of the funding needed to pursue fulfillment of our mission.