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2025 Florida Public Library Survey Results
In Summer 2025, Florida public libraries were surveyed regarding dementia-friendly practices, available resources, and implementation challenges. The feedback collected directly from library professionals informed the development of this guide. Selected survey findings appear throughout the guide’s other sections.
How Libraries Responded
Provide dementia-friendly training to staff
Provide a dementia-friendly physical environment
Provide dementia-friendly resources
Provide dementia-friendly community programs
Dementia-Friendly Training
18 libraries responded | Percentages show libraries answering “Yes”
Does your library provide training and/or resources for staff and volunteers to:
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Respond to safety concerns and emergency processes for persons who may be lost
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Understand the signs of dementia
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Respond effectively when interacting with persons living with dementia
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Be aware of resources that can help persons living with dementia and their care partners
Dementia-Friendly Environment
17 libraries responded | Percentages show libraries answering “Yes”
Does your library have the following dementia-friendly environmental elements?
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Places to sit and rest
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Easy ways to get help from staff
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Easy to access and navigate interior (e.g., wide aisles, clear wayfinders)
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High contrast surfaces with good lighting
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Carpet or matte finish floors
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Clear signage with large print at eye level
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Self-opening doors
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A family restroom to allow persons to aid an individual
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Designated quiet spaces
Dementia-Friendly Resources
16 libraries responded | Percentages show libraries answering “Yes”
Does your library provide any of the following resources for care partners and/or persons living with dementia?
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Highly illustrated books with color photographs on popular subjects
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Books and other materials on care partner self-care
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Books and other materials on care partner skills
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Books for reading aloud with short text and a simple story line
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Books or materials made to provide stimulation for persons living with dementia
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Other materials such as exercise DVDs and simple category games
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Activity or memory kits (crafts, household objects, local memorabilia, music)
Does your library display Alzheimer’s disease-related books during:
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National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month (November)
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Brain Health Month (June)
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National Family Caregiver Month (November)
Dementia-Friendly Community Programs
15 libraries responded | Percentages show libraries answering “Yes”
Does your library work with local organizations to provide any of the following activities for care partners and/or persons living with dementia?
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Educational events on dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and/or brain health
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Educational events for care partners of persons living with dementia
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Support groups for persons living with dementia and/or their care partners
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Social events for persons living with dementia and their care partners (e.g., memory café)