News in Dementia-Friendly Community

January 27, 2023

Dementia Friends Champion Spotlight: Katie Freeman

Dementia Friends Champions help us spread the word about supporting people living with dementia. This spotlight features the great people championing our shared mission to make communities more dementia friendly.

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Categories: News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community, Memory Hub Spotlight


January 09, 2023

The Memory Hub now welcomes visitors during public hours

At the Memory Hub, a variety of resources and enjoyable activities are offered for people with memory loss, their caregivers and families. Starting Tuesday, Jan. 10, the public will be welcomed to use Memory Hub resources from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesdays through Thursdays.

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Categories: Caregiving, Dementia-Friendly Community


January 06, 2023

Dementia Friends Champion Spotlight: Seton FitzMacken

Dementia Friends Champions help us spread the word about supporting people living with dementia. This spotlight features the great people championing our shared mission to make communities more dementia friendly.

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Categories: News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community, Memory Hub Spotlight


November 28, 2022

Making Spirits Merry and Bright: A Care Partner’s Approach to Creating Joyful Holidays

Community educator Patti LaFleur shares her approach to creating joyful holidays with her late mother. They always found ways to celebrate and enjoy the season together by focusing on living in the moment, setting boundaries, and planning ahead for specific holiday events. 

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Categories: Caregiving, News, Dementia-Friendly Community


November 17, 2022

Seattle Channel’s CityStream Visits the Memory Hub for Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

CityStream spoke with Dr. Thomas Grabowski to shine a light on all the resources and education offered at our community center for people living with memory loss and their family members.

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Categories: Care & Treatment , News, Dementia-Friendly Community


November 07, 2022

The Diversity Within Dementia podcast features local and UW MBWC experts!

The Diversity in Dementia Podcast hosted by Gentle Generations explores the different facets of Alzheimer's and dementia with experts from many different fields. Many of their invited guests are familiar voices at the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, UW Alzheimer's Research Center, and the WA State Dementia Action Collaborative!

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Caregiving, News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community


November 29, 2021

Indigenous perspectives on dementia and dementia-friendly communities

Takeaways from 'Indigenous perspectives on dementia and dementia-friendly communities', a panel discussion at the Memory and Brain Wellness Center’s Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Expanding Possibilities Conference.

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Categories: ADRC Indigenous Aging Brain Health Series, News, Dementia-Friendly Community


May 28, 2021

The Memory Loss Compass Rose: Towards a New Identity, Hope, and Strength Post-Diagnosis

Chapter 2 of My Journey from Disease into Advocacy by Kevin Kvarda

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News, Art, Dementia-Friendly Community


May 20, 2021

What’s In the Works at the Memory Hub: A Glimpse Behind the Scenes!

A space for community, collaboration and impact has never felt more vital.

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Categories: News, Art, Dementia-Friendly Community, Nature


May 07, 2021

Building a Culturally Engaging Brain Health Program for African American Communities, One Step at a Time

The SHARP study aims to forestall memory loss through walking and reminiscing in Portland's historically Black neighborhoods, led by Raina Croff, PhD, of Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. Now, we are working with an amazing team to pilot the program in Seattle!

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Categories: Science Updates, Black History Month, News, Dementia-Friendly Community