News in Dementia Friends

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.

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

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.

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

Inspiring stories from caregivers in our community and tips and ideas for how you can celebrate this holiday with a little extra love.

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Categories: Caregiving, News, Dementia Friends

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

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

In honor of National Family Caregiver Month, the AlzWA Care & Support team has compiled a list of their favorite tips to help you keep the self-care you need (and deserve) a priority.

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Categories: Caregiving, News, Dementia Friends

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

Learn how you can become a 'Dementia Friend'! The UW Memory & Brain Wellness Center is working to implement a public awareness anti-stigma campaign focusing on dementia and working to remove the stigma that people and their care partners face as symptoms progress.

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Categories: News, Dementia Friends, Dementia-Friendly Community