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
Dementia Friends Volunteer Spotlights
This month we are spotlighting a few of our wonderful volunteers across the state. These dedicated individuals are making a difference in communities across the state by spreading awareness about dementia.
Community Spotlight: “Long Distance Daughter” and Member of our research center’s community advisory board
Eun Jeong Lee, PhD is a current member of our research center's Community Advisory Board. Dr. Lee brings over two decades of experience in ensuring that community perspectives are represented in research and health policy decisions. She can also offer insights from her own family experience with dementia and caregiving.
Researchers publish new guidelines to diagnose a type of memory loss commonly mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers have introduced new guidelines to diagnose LATE (Limbic-predominant age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy), a common memory disorder. LATE, both with and without co-occurring Alzheimer's pathology, affects over 10% of all individuals 65 years of age or older and about 25%–40% of those 85 years of age or older.
UW Medicine offers second drug for early Alzheimer’s
“While we don’t know whether donanemab or lecanemab can arrest Alzheimer’s, they do appear to help people with mild cognitive impairment and extend the time they are independent and able to manage their daily lives,” Dr. Grabowski said.
Asian elders bring Tai Chi And Music to the Memory Hub, in Kin On’s Healthy Aging Program!
Every Monday afternoon at the Memory Hub, the sound of jubilant singing in the Mandarin Chinese language reverberates through the halls. A group of local community members are taking part in the Chinese Healthy Aging program, offered by Kin On Health Care Center on-site at the Memory Hub. The program includes brain-healthy and culturally significant activities beloved among Asian elders, such as Tai Chi, karaoke, and mahjong.
Serving Up Smiles at Bridges Bistro
Bridges Bistro aims to build dementia awareness while providing a meaningful volunteer opportunity for people with memory loss. We hope to be a bridge of connection between our neighbors with memory loss and dementia and the wider community.
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Community Webinar: An Update on Lecanemab for Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
The recording of our Sept. 26 webinar on amyloid-clearing infusion medications is now available to view online. The panel of experts include Dr. Thomas Grabowski, Dr. Michael Rosenbloom and clinical trials coordinator Darla Chapman, ARNP.
Upcoming Events
Gardening Group (Cathedral Garden at St. James)
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meet at the Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St., Seattle. We then head Cathedral Garden at St. James
Join the Memory Hub and O’Dea High School students for an afternoon of service in the Cathedral Garden at St. James, which provides food for neighbors in need. A volunteer experience for people with early stage memory loss and their families.
Public Lecture: Dancing with Dementia
Thursday, May 1, 2025 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave, Seattle
Join UW Medicine physician Dr. Julia Becke to learn about her experience as Artist-in-Residence at the Memory Hub. Explore research on dance and dementia, findings from her Dancing Together project, and her ongoing efforts to bring dance to the memory loss community.
Garden Discovery Program - Spring
Friday, May 2, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA 98104
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 4, May 2, and June 6).