News in Art

March 06, 2025

Team Spotlight: Anastacia Kakorin

Anastacia Kakorin is a MBWC social work practicum student, focused on supporting and evaluating a wide variety of programs at the Memory Hub. She recently finished a Russian translation of dementia education materials.

Categories: Team Spotlights, Resources, News, Art, Dementia Friends, Memory Hub Spotlight, Programs

December 30, 2024

The Culmination of ‘Dancing Together’ Enchants with a Seated Dance Performance Born of Collaboration

The first Memory Hub Artist-in-Residence project wrapped up with a stunning performance of the "Dancing Together" project inside the Frye Art Museum’s salon.

Categories: Community Stories, News, Art, Programs

September 02, 2024

Life’s Tapestry

Preserving memories through a conversation game

Categories: Community Stories, Dimensions 2024, News, Art, Dementia-Friendly Community

August 25, 2023

Preserving memories and legacy in glass art

Community members Jim and Jama Rand create glass artworks to keep Jim's memories within his reach.

Categories: Care & Treatment , Caregiving, News, Art

June 30, 2023

Brain Health Block Party Brings Community Together on First Hill: Recap

"The day was spectacular!" Seven sites celebrated a variety of fun, easy ways to promote brain health and wellness at any age or stage of life.

Categories: News, Brain Health Awareness , Art, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community

March 01, 2023

The Memory Hub… One Year In!

The Memory Hub brings together UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center (MBWC), the Frye Art Museum, the Alzheimer’s Association, Elderwise, and Full Life Care. Read on as our collaborators share updates and reflect on the growth at the Memory Hub.

Categories: Caregiving, News, Art, Dementia Friends, Memory Hub Spotlight, Nature, Programs

January 09, 2023

The Power of Connection in Dementia Care

Community educator Patti LaFleur writes about the how the act of connecting was an important part of her caregiving journey with her Mom.

Categories: Caregiving, News, Art

February 18, 2022

Group Haiku by the Gathering Place

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Members of the Gathering Place collectively wrote these haikus to describe some of their most salient experiences receiving medical care and the challenging emotions that arose for them through their experiences living with dementia.

Categories: Care & Treatment , Art

November 28, 2021