News in Community Stories

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.

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Categories: Community Stories, News, Art, Programs


November 26, 2024

Dementia Friends WA Experiences Largest Monthly Growth in Attendees So Far in 2024

Over 130 Dementia Friends information sessions were held across the state this year, which has allowed an opportunity to spread awareness about dementia to community members and sector-specific groups, including business and finance groups, transportation services, housing services, colleges and universities, faith communities, senior centers, libraries, and more.

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Categories: Community Stories, Resources, News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community


November 22, 2024

You & Me: a space for intergenerational connection

7th graders visited the Memory Hub for a time of intergenerational connection with individuals living with memory loss.

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Categories: Community Stories, News, Dementia-Friendly Community


October 30, 2024

Foco en Rosa Ortiz, miembro de la Junta Asesora Comunitaria de ADRC

"Estamos tratando de impactar", dice Rosa. “Estamos tratando de participar. Y estamos tratando de hablar de nuestras necesidades. Me alegro de que el ADRC esté escuchando".

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Categories: Community Stories, Resources, En Español , News


“I’m glad that the ADRC is listening”: Spotlight on Rosa Ortiz, Community Advisory Board Member

We are trying to make a difference,” says Rosa Ortiz of the Yakima Valley Farm workers clinic. “We are trying to participate. And we're trying to speak about our needs. I'm glad that the ADRC is listening."

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Categories: Community Stories, Resources, News


September 02, 2024

Life’s Tapestry

Preserving memories through a conversation game

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


August 30, 2024

Dementia Friends play a part in building dementia-friendly communities in eastern Washington

Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, an agency that covers Ferry, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman counties, has been seeing positive growth in the Dementia Friends program, as well as increased volunteer interest.

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Categories: Community Stories, Resources, News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community


August 29, 2024

Dimensions Magazine Summer // Fall 2024

Enjoy the latest issue of Dimensions Magazine! Find inside the latest findings in Alzheimer's and brain health research, a faculty spotlight, and a new conversation game meant to preserve memories and legacy, and so much more.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Team Spotlights, Community Stories, Caregiving, Resources, Brain Health, News, Dementia-Friendly Community


August 05, 2024

¿Como decidió participar?

Dos hermanas nos comparten su conmovedora historia sobre su participación en un estudio clínico sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer / Two sisters share their moving story about participating in a clinical study on Alzheimer's disease at the UW ADRC.

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Categories: Community Stories, En Español , News


July 22, 2024

My Experience Caring for My Wife Gail and What I Learned About Communication and Alzheimer’s.

I was the caregiver for my late wife Gail over the last five years of her life. I hope to share my experience with other caregivers and relate how changing my way of communicating helped us.

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Categories: Community Stories, Caregiving, Dimensions 2024, News, Nature