This is a very difficult message for us to share.

After much thoughtful consideration, we are sad to announce that Dementia Spotlight Foundation’s Georgia operations will close today, September 30, 2026. Activities in the Tampa area will continue on a limited basis under the Dementia Mentors umbrella, led by Gary LeBlanc.

This decision was not made lightly. After reflecting on the past ten years, our team felt the time had come to pass the running of our four Connection Cafés to others in the community. We are grateful to see more cafés opening across Georgia and proud that the idea has continued to grow.

Of everything DSF has accomplished, our Connection Cafés will always hold a special place in our hearts.

For families facing the uncertainty and isolation that can follow a dementia diagnosis, the Cafés created a place to connect with others on a similar journey. They offered time to laugh, make friends, and simply be together. For those living with dementia, they provided a welcoming space free of judgment and filled with understanding.

Those relationships are what we will remember most.

Over the past ten years, DSF has also worked with community partners to provide dementia education, resources, training, and advocacy. Through our website, newsletters, presentations, programs, and partnerships, we have had the privilege of helping families, professionals, and communities better understand and navigate dementia.

We are deeply proud of what we have accomplished together.

None of it would have been possible without the individuals living with dementia, care partners, families, volunteers, donors, sponsors, professionals, and community partners who trusted us and believed in this work.

Our guiding principles have always been: