News in Memory Hub Spotlight

October 31, 2023

Meet Samantha Lafontaine, MBWC program manager for Project ECHO Dementia

Samantha Lafontaine is the new MBWC program manager for Project ECHO Dementia, a virtual clinic and telementoring program that brings together care providers from across the state to discuss case studies and best practices in diagnosis, care, treatments, and research.

Categories: Team Spotlights, Resources, News, Memory Hub Spotlight

August 02, 2023

Team Spotlight: Allyson Schrier, Program Manager of Project ECHO® Dementia

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As program manager for the ECHO Dementia program, Allyson Schrier has brought management expertise and creativity to this critical resource for care providers across Washington State. Her experience as family caregiver motivates her work. She is now moving on to devote more time to her role as co-founder of Zinnia TV. Her story shines a light on the work of ECHO Dementia to equip primary care physicians to detect and diagnose dementia.

Categories: Caregiving, News, Dementia Friends, Memory Hub Spotlight

May 31, 2023

Tips for Brain Health: Food for Brain Health and Wellbeing

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about promoting brain health through food choices.

Categories: Science Updates, News, Memory Hub Spotlight, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

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, Nature, Dementia Friends, Memory Hub Spotlight, Programs

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.

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

January 06, 2023