The Village has been officially designated as a Dementia Friendly Community by the non-profit organization Dementia Friendly America. The designation came after more than a year of work by the Village Board, residents, the Aging in Place Commission, community partners and Development Customer Services Department staff. A dementia-friendly community is informed, safe and respectful of individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers, and provides supportive options that help improve quality of life. More information on the local effort is posted at www.oak-park.us/dementiafriendly.