News in Community Stories

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


July 15, 2024

Remembering Our Research Colleague, Will Affleck-Asch

It is with great sadness and regret that University of Washington (UW) ADRC announces the passing of our dear colleague Will Affleck-Asch. Will joined the UW ADRC Data, Methods, and Statistics core in 2006, and has since been an instrumental force for implementation of rigorous data management and quality control techniques within our Center. Will was a consistent, passionate, clear voice for reason and logic, always working towards the betterment of the whole, even through his last days with us.

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Categories: Community Stories, News


June 07, 2024

Brain Health Block Party on Seattle’s First Hill

You are invited! Neighboring organizations will come together on July 10, 2024 to promote brain health for this second annual event.

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Categories: Community Stories, Brain Health, News, Brain Health Awareness


April 29, 2024

Dementia Friends Regional Update: Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of SW WA and HOPE Dementia Support

Dementia Friends is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Our latest update focuses on the expansion of Dementia Friends program into Cowlitz County.

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


March 29, 2024

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.

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


February 28, 2024

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?

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