Memory and Brain Wellness Center, UW Medicine, University of Washington
Promoting the well-being of those living with memory loss and their families. Exceptional care. Innovative research. Community transformation.
Featured Stories
Giving primary-care docs training, tools to manage dementia
Clinicians designed a program to help manage the burgeoning wave of patients with cognitive deficits. Via UW Medicine
Top 3 Action Items from Recent Dementia Friends Information Sessions
Dementia Friends is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. “I feel less intimidated and more informed,” shared a new Dementia Friend. Our free Information Sessions, led by volunteers, or “Champions”, share information about dementia, key messages to know, and important communication tips.
Community Partnership: Update from the ADRC Native Research and Resource Core
"The purpose of the NRRC is to increase access to research and resources for Native communities, as they rightfully deserve to be included in these conversations about health and public health,” says Breanna Jones (Cherokee and Seminole Ancestry) Research Study Supervisor, WSU IREACH and ADRC
Revitalizing Dementia Friends in Pierce County
Chances are that you may know someone living with dementia, or may know someone who is caring for someone living with the disease. Perhaps you’ve even heard in the news recently about celebrities bravely sharing their diagnoses. You may wonder: how can I be a support to someone living with dementia? How can I learn more?
New Ideas in UW Alzheimer’s Research
Congratulations to the investigators who were awarded 2024-2025 Developmental Project Grants of the UW MBWC’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. These projects will use ADRC resources and participant data in studies on the cutting edge of research into Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
A 2024 New Year’s Update and Thank You to UW ADRC research participants
Members of the ADRC team wish you a happy and healthy new year! We would like to update you on our progress and express how much we appreciate your ongoing participation. Enjoy this video!
Spotlight
Lecanemab for Alzheimer’s Disease: A New Hope to Slow Memory Loss
Learn more about lecanemab, a new, FDA-approved medication to slow Alzheimer’s disease. UW Medicine's Dr. Michael Rosenbloom, a behavioral neurologist, explains how the drug works.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Caregiver Forum
Monday, April 29, 2024 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Join other family caregivers to share feelings and experiences about caring for a loved one with memory loss or dementia. Make meaningful connections, offer mutual support, and discover strategies that work for others. Participate online or by phone, with a free application called Zoom. Facilitated by trained volunteers with support from our program manager. Sign up the day before.
S.O.A.R (Shared Outdoor Adventures for Resilience)
Thursday, May 2, 2024 10:00am - 2:30pm
Franklin Falls, Snoqualmie Pass (van ride available)
Join others with younger-onset Alzheimer's to reinforce your strengths through monthly small group hikes and other outdoor adventures in the Seattle area. May location: Franklin Falls, Snoqualmie Pass
Garden Discovery Program - Spring
Friday, May 3, 2024 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA 98104 or 206.615.0100.
Join us in the garden at the Memory Hub. Discover changes through the season, engage in nature-based projects, and learn about this public "memory garden," created for people living with dementia and their families in this 3-part series (April 5, May 3, and June 7).