News in Dementia Friends

June 01, 2023

Brain Health Block Party on June 21st!

You’re invited to celebrate Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June! Join your First Hill neighbors for our first annual Brain Health Block Party. From 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday June 21, stop by any site to enjoy an outdoor brain-healthy activity such as bike-powered smoothie making, games and more.

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

May 31, 2023

Recap: An afternoon of resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who have dementia

Our first I/DD & Dementia Dialogue on May 13th was a wonderful afternoon of connection, meaningful engagement, and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have dementia, alongside family and professional caregivers.

Categories: Caregiving, Resources, News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community, Programs

April 21, 2023

Dementia Friends Spotlight: Misty Eberspecher, Independent Living Program Manager at Housing Resources Bainbridge

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.

Categories: News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community

April 14, 2023

Pay Attention for Fall Prevention!

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We can all help prevent falls for people living with dementia. Dementia Friends—people who have taken a dementia awareness training—offer some tips to help protect our loved ones from fall-related injuries.

Categories: Caregiving, News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community

March 29, 2023

Dementia Friends Champion Spotlight: Anessa Boyer, Planning Coordinator at Aging & Long Term Care of Eastern Washington

Categories: News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community

March 02, 2023

Dementia Friends Champion Spotlight: Chasity Charette, Community Services Health Educator

Categories: 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

February 28, 2023

Dementia Friends Washington - Spring 2023 Update

In fall of 2022, the UW MBWC launched Dementia Friends Washington at the Memory Hub. Learn about our progress since the launch and a new publication on the 2018-2019 pilot of this program.

Categories: Science Updates, News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community

February 13, 2023