Dementia-friendly Dining (DfD) in Central Florida!

Pepe’s Cantina-Oviedo - newest DfD available every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2 - 4 pm

More restaurants, days and times to be announced SOON!

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Central Florida Dementia Caring

Welcome the Central Florida’s Dementia-friendly Dining website!

Dementia-friendly Dining restaurants are food service establishments that provide friendly, safe and enjoyable places where families and friends may bring their Loved Ones who are living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of Dementia. Sharing a meal out of the house reduces isolation, increases social contact, encourages opportunities for engagement, stimulation, communication and creates memories that will be shared among families and friends. These quality of life experiences expand making our community more dementia friendly.  Compassion, understanding, shared caregiving and a more relaxed and enjoyable meal is a joy for all! Do you currently have any family members or friends who are living with Alzheimer’s or Dementia?  Bring them out and enjoy a meal at one of the growing lists of Dementia-friendly Dining sites throughout Central Florida.Other restaurants have been identified, are being trained and scheduled throughout Central Florida.  Key criteria among dining establishments is for a private dining area, a quieter time and day and willing management and staff who will receive training for providing quality services that meet the special needs of clientele with dementia and their families. For more information, contact cfldfd01@gmail.com or complete the Contact Us section.