News from May 2018

May 29, 2018

Bringing Positive Change to Our Communities

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This Changemaker story on Q13 FOX signals growing recognition of Momentia Seattle and the efforts of people living with memory loss, and their loved ones, to stay engaged and active in their communities. [VIDEO]

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Categories: Dementia-Friendly Community

May 23, 2018

In the Eye of the Beholder

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Take a moment to look closely at 'Witnessing,' a piece of art exploring dementia and personhood, as contributed by Genevieve Wanucha of the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center

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Categories: Care & Treatment , Dementia-Friendly Community, Art

May 08, 2018

Highlights of the 2018 Discovery Conference

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Topics included the transformative role of hope in dementia caregiving, technology for better and safer living with memory loss, community wellbeing, delirium, dementia with Lewy Bodies, and frontotemporal dementia.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment

May 07, 2018

Mother’s Day with memory loss or dementia [Video]

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Mother's Day is still a reason to celebrate if your mother or loved one has memory loss or dementia. Karen Clay, a social worker with the UW Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center in Seattle, offers tips for having a good day with your loved one. "She may not remember what you said, but she will remember how you made her feel."

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Categories: Care & Treatment , Dementia-Friendly Community, Art