Dementia Friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Developed in the United Kingdom, the Dementia Friends initiative is underway in Hawaii and across the United States. The movement aims to raise public awareness about dementia and encourage people to turn that understanding into positive action of some kind. During one-hour training sessions, participants not only learn about what dementia is, but we also stress that people with dementia can still enjoy a good quality of life with support from their friends and loved ones. The information session ends with participants making a pledge to take action in their own communities. The UH Center on Aging is a dementia-friendly community champion, holding Dementia Friends sessions statewide.