Calendar

April

  • Virtual Caregiver Forum (Waitlist)

      Monday, April 1, 2024 at 10:00am

      Program is Currently Full; Join the Waitlist. In this group, 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.

  • 47th Annual University Faculty Lecture

      Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:30pm

      Please join us for the 47th annual University Faculty Lecture, presented by UW Bioengineering Professor Valerie Daggett, winner of the 2023 University Faculty Lecture Award.

  • Virtual Coffee Chats for persons with memory loss/dementia

      Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at 10:00am

      Make a cup of coffee or tea and come together for an informal social time with others living with memory loss or dementia.

  • Memory Navigator Consultation Services

      Thursday, April 4, 2024 (all day)

      Looking for information or support for the memory loss journey? At the Memory Hub, a care consultant from the Alzheimer's Association acts as “Memory Navigator." Erica Farrell provides free 30-minute appointments once a week, to help you get connected with helpful memory loss resources. Discuss what you're looking for, and discover what may be available in your area to help you thrive.

  • S.O.A.R (Shared Outdoor Adventures for Resilience)

      Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 10:00am

      Join others with younger-onset Alzheimer's to reinforce your strengths through monthly small group hikes and other outdoor adventures in the Seattle area. April location: Redmond Watershed Preserve, Redmond

  • Memory Hub Public Tour

      Thursday, April 4, 2024 at 11:00am

      Discover the people and programs that make up the Memory Hub! Join us for a public tour and optional lemonade in the garden.

  • Garden Discovery Program - Spring

      Friday, April 5, 2024 at 10:30am

      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).

  • Virtual Caregiver Forum (Waitlist)

      Monday, April 8, 2024 at 10:00am

      Program is Currently Full; Join the Waitlist. In this group, 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.

  • Caregiver Support Group

      Monday, April 8, 2024 at 1:00pm

      Build a support system with people who understand

  • Virtual Coffee Chats for persons with memory loss/dementia

      Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 10:00am

      Make a cup of coffee or tea and come together for an informal social time with others living with memory loss or dementia.

  • Alzheimer's Cafe at the Memory Hub

      Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at 2:30pm

      Join the Frye Art Museum and the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for an uplifting time of social connection! A unique opportunity for people living with dementia, their care partners, family, and friends to enjoy companionship, live music, and fun in a relaxed environment. Advance registration required. 

  • PPA Together: a group for those living with PPA/PPAOS

      Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at 3:00pm

      PPA Together: a new group for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia or Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech

  • Memory Navigator Consultation Services

      Thursday, April 11, 2024 (all day)

      Looking for information or support for the memory loss journey? At the Memory Hub, a care consultant from the Alzheimer's Association acts as “Memory Navigator." Erica Farrell provides free 30-minute appointments once a week, to help you get connected with helpful memory loss resources. Discuss what you're looking for, and discover what may be available in your area to help you thrive.

  • Memory Loss: Guide to Next Steps (Virtual)

      Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 2:00pm

      Join the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for this free, introductory class for people diagnosed with memory loss, and their families. Held online via Zoom.

  • Virtual Caregiver Forum (Waitlist)

      Monday, April 15, 2024 at 10:00am

      Program is Currently Full; Join the Waitlist. In this group, 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.

  • Virtual Coffee Chats for persons with memory loss/dementia

      Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 10:00am

      Make a cup of coffee or tea and come together for an informal social time with others living with memory loss or dementia.

  • Free Dementia Education: Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body

      Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at 1:00pm

      Each month, the Alzheimer's Association will host a free in-person education program on a topic related to Alzheimer's and other dementias.

  • Memory Navigator Consultation Services

      Thursday, April 18, 2024 (all day)

      Looking for information or support for the memory loss journey? At the Memory Hub, a care consultant from the Alzheimer's Association acts as “Memory Navigator." Erica Farrell provides free 30-minute appointments once a week, to help you get connected with helpful memory loss resources. Discuss what you're looking for, and discover what may be available in your area to help you thrive.

  • Virtual Caregiver Forum (Waitlist)

      Monday, April 22, 2024 at 10:00am

      Program is Currently Full; Join the Waitlist. In this group, 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.

  • Atypical Parkinson's Support Group

      Monday, April 22, 2024 at 11:00am

      Mutual support for people with CBD, PSP, MSA, their care partners and loved ones.

  • Dealing with Dementia Workshop

      Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00am

      Do you care for a loved one with memory loss or dementia? Sign up today for a free Dealing with Dementia Workshop

  • Virtual Coffee Chats for persons with memory loss/dementia

      Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 10:00am

      Make a cup of coffee or tea and come together for an informal social time with others living with memory loss or dementia.

  • Tech Help at the Memory Hub

      Wednesday, April 24, 2024 (all day)

      Come sign up for a FREE 50-minute Tech Help appointment at the Memory Hub. Bring questions about using your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Get help setting up an email account or social media account or tips on videoconferencing with Zoom or Teams?

  • Dementia Friends Information Session

      Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 2:00pm

      Become a Dementia Friend to help people understand dementia and how to help those living with the condition.

  • Memory Navigator Consultation Services

      Thursday, April 25, 2024 (all day)

      Looking for information or support for the memory loss journey? At the Memory Hub, a care consultant from the Alzheimer's Association acts as “Memory Navigator." Erica Farrell provides free 30-minute appointments once a week, to help you get connected with helpful memory loss resources. Discuss what you're looking for, and discover what may be available in your area to help you thrive.

  • Sensory Stimulation: Enhancing Memory through Interactive Technologies

      Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 10:00am

      Presenter Jesse Fish is a local technology coach with a knack for working with older adults. In this presentation, he will delve into the world of sensory stimulation using technologies like virtual reality and interactive touchscreens to engage multiple senses.

  • Virtual Caregiver Forum (Waitlist)

      Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:00am

      Program is Currently Full; Join the Waitlist. In this group, 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.

  • Virtual Coffee Chats for persons with memory loss/dementia

      Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00am

      Make a cup of coffee or tea and come together for an informal social time with others living with memory loss or dementia.

What's On this Calendar?

As part of our mission to promote the well-being of persons living with memory loss and their families, the Memory & Brain Wellness Center offers a variety of programs focused on support, education, or engagement, alongside programs offered by our onsite-collaborators at the Memory Hub.  Professionals and medical providers can find programs related to professional development, training, and networking, such as Project ECHO Dementia.

Memory and Brain Wellness Center Talks & Events

Events or webinars of interest to our community hosted by other UW departments or our community partners such as the Alzheimer's Association

Public talks on brain health or Alzheimer's disease by MBWC clinicians and researchers

Support, Education, and Engagement Programs - Explore all

→ For research talks and research education, see: ADRC Research Talks & Events Calendar.