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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF DEMENTIA MINDS

Insights of People Living Well with Neurocognitive Disorders

National Council of Dementia Minds (NCDM) is proud to be the first national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded and governed by people living with dementia. We include individuals with all types of dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), including younger-onset dementias.

Our groundbreaking mission is to develop and support a national corps of Dementia Minds™ groups—composed of people living with dementia—who foster education and dialogue among individuals with neurocognitive disorders, families, care partners, healthcare providers, researchers, policymakers, and communities.

Several of our NCDM members at a conference in Florida

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NCDM members presenting at a conference in Michigan

We are people living with dementia, and we're here to change how the world views living with dementia.

We challenge stigma and deliver interactive educational experiences, practical tools and peer support to empower people every to live well with dementia.

Thank you for visiting our website. We're glad you're here.

Click HERE to read the story of how we began

In this short video, you’ll meet 32 members of NCDM. Each of us is currently living with dementia.

Watch this video message from Steven A. Barbieri, NCDM's President.

Read Our 2024 Impact Report

Together, we are delivering hope, challenging stigma, and empowering people everywhere to live well with dementia.

Read or download a copy of our 2024 Impact Report HERE.

Why the Dragonfly Logo?

For centuries, the dragonfly has been a symbol of change and self-realization. It represents hope, happiness, adaptability, and new beginnings.