About Old Friends Club
Old Friends Club (OFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2015. Its original goal was to offer group activities for dementia patients in a rural area without memory care services. By 2020, OFC expanded its model to four metro-area respite programs, providing essential support to over 130 families.
However, a significant gap in dementia respite care persisted, remaining beyond OFC's reach. To bridge it, OFC created a free Toolkit and expansion plan to help organizations launch community-led OFC social respite programs—designed to support both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Now the Old Friends Club Network, our team continues to bring hope and connection to the dementia community through its Toolkit, programming, training, and on-going support.
Free dementia program framework
The support you need
Our vision
A society where anyone affected by dementia is included, respected, supported, and has the resources they need to live well.
Our values
Community
Tapping the power of community and celebrating shared experiences.
Equity
Committed to promoting inclusion and equity regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, economic background, faith, gender identity, or sexual orientation.
Inclusion
Reaching into forgotten corners to overcome isolation.
Belonging
Creating an environment of trust where each person feels safe to be themselves.
Respect
Each person knows they are valued, and their strengths are seen and appreciated. This extends to honoring the unique capacity of each community to know how to best serve their people.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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Old Friends Club is committed to serving the community and promoting inclusion and equity regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, economic background, faith, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, or physical, or mental ability.