Dementia Bridges Collaborative
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
– Helen Keller
Join the Bridges Collab!
The Dementia Bridges Collaborative is dedicated to advancing dementia informed care by connecting professionals, organizations, and communities through education, consultation, and partnership. As a valuable resource for community members and service providers, the Collaborative offers evidence-based training and practical tools that strengthen networks of support. With its expert leadership and community focus, the Dementia Bridges Collaborative is positioned to provide accessible, actionable knowledge that empowers care partners, enhances professional practice, and helps every person affected by dementia live with dignity, resilience, and connection.
Why Be Part of the Dementia Bridges Collaborative?
Rooted in Expertise
We bring years of education, training, and hands on experience in dementia care, supporting individuals, families, care partners, and professionals across diverse settings.
Evidence Made Practical
Every program is grounded in research based methods and designed to be accessible, engaging, and effective for different audiences—whether community members or professionals.
Connected Communities
Through collaboration with professionals, agencies, and local groups, we help build strong, dementia informed networks of support where compassion and inclusivity thrive.
Tailored for You
We work closely with community organizations and agencies to adapt training to the unique needs of those caring for older adults with dementia and their care partners.
Pathways to Collaboration:
The Community Learning Series provides accessible, evidence based education designed to strengthen dementia informed communities. Offered as single sessions, multi session series, workshops, or seminars, these programs engage the broader Central Iowa community—not just clients at Perennial Pathways—and aim to equip individuals with dementia, families, care partners, and other community members with practical knowledge and skills they can apply in everyday life.
The content is fresh, engaging, and actionable, offering concrete strategies that help community members build resilience and confidence. Because dementia touches all of us—at some point and with increasing frequency—these sessions ensure that the wider community is prepared with tools that make a meaningful difference.
The Professional Learning Series offers advanced, evidence based training designed to strengthen dementia informed practice across disciplines. Delivered through workshops, seminars, and CEU eligible programs, these sessions provide mental health professionals, medical providers, and allied health practitioners with the latest research, practical strategies, and clinical tools to integrate dementia informed approaches into everyday care.
By focusing on skill building, resilience, and collaborative care, the series equips professionals to better support individuals with dementia and their care partners—while fostering a network of providers committed to excellence in dementia informed practice.
Organizational Consultation & Clinical Service Agreements
Perennial Pathways partners with senior living communities and other care organizations to deliver dementia informed services that enhance both staff expertise and resident well being. From the Heart at Home programming for residents in independent or assisted living to staff dementia behavioral coaching and ongoing staff education plans, our tailored agreements provide sustainable, evidence based support designed to meet the unique needs of each organization.
Collaborations with Nonprofits and Associations
We collaborate with nonprofits and associations to design dementia focused initiatives and pilot programs that make a real impact. Together, we create accessible education, innovative supports, and sustainable networks that strengthen dementia informed communities and improve quality of life for individuals and care partners.
Join the Dementia Bridges Professional Consultation Calls
A collaborative space where dementia care professionals share cases, offer support, and learn from one another. With opportunities for continuing education credit and flexible pricing options, these calls help you grow your skills while building a strong professional network.
