Lighting The Journey. Empowering People.

No one should walk the dementia journey alone. A community coalition helping families navigate dementia with confidence, empowering caregivers and communities through education and support.

What DACC Does

Awareness

Peer Support

Local Programs

Empowering

We educate our community about Alzheimer’s and other dementias, dispelling myths and building empathy.

We equip facilitators to launch and lead caregiver support groups, creating safe spaces to share and learn.

We connect caregivers and families to local programs and organizations with real-world tools and services.

Empowering individuals, families, and caregivers to live with purpose and dignity throughout the dementia journey together.

The Mission

Our Mission is to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease and other related dementia and to challenge the misconceptions surrounding the disease; and to empower, support and strengthen individuals and families caring for their loved one living with dementia or other long-term disease.

Dementia Symposium 2026

Practical training for caregivers, clinicians, and community leaders—right here in our region. Spend a day learning proven communication strategies, exploring Assistive Technology, experiencing the Virtual Dementia Tour, and preparing for real-world scenarios with Search & Rescue partners. Leave with toolkits, contacts, and confidence to support families—better.

• Hands-on labs: Assistive Tech & Virtual Dementia Tour

• Sessions: 10 Warning Signs, behavior & communication, support-group know-how

• Topics: Financial, Preparing for the Unexpected, Spirituality, Personhood, and Dementia

• Community partners: healthcare, faith, nonprofit, and public safety

Speakers and sessions are announced on a rolling basis.

Partner with DACC

Join us in lighting the journey for families living with dementia. Your time and generosity fuel workshops, support groups, and one-on-one guidance.

Volunteer
Event support, outreach/education, support-group helpers, and light admin—training provided, and schedules are flexible.

Donate
Your tax-deductible gift expands caregiver training, consultations, and local programs.

Prefer to give by check? Make payable to Mission Bartow: DACC and note “DACC” in the memo.

We are proud to partner with local and national organizations, businesses, and individuals to achieve our mission.

Alzheimer's Association

Area Agency on Aging

Mission Bartow