News in Programs

Every Monday afternoon at the Memory Hub, the sound of jubilant singing in the Mandarin Chinese language reverberates through the halls. A group of local community members are taking part in the Chinese Healthy Aging program, offered by Kin On Health Care Center on-site at the Memory Hub. The program includes brain-healthy and culturally significant activities beloved among Asian elders, such as Tai Chi, karaoke, and mahjong.

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Categories: Community Stories, Brain Health, News, Memory Hub Spotlight, Programs

Anastacia Kakorin is a MBWC social work practicum student, focused on supporting and evaluating a wide variety of programs at the Memory Hub. She recently finished a Russian translation of dementia education materials.

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Categories: Team Spotlights, Resources, News, Art, Dementia Friends, Memory Hub Spotlight, Programs

Sarah Pfeiffer is a MBWC social work practicum student, focused on community-centered practice. Working on-site at the Memory Hub, Sarah facilitates a caregiver support group and helps organize a variety of special events for people living with memory loss.

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

The first Memory Hub Artist-in-Residence project wrapped up with a stunning performance of the "Dancing Together" project inside the Frye Art Museum’s salon.

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Categories: Community Stories, News, Art, Programs

Clinicians designed a program to help manage the burgeoning wave of patients with cognitive deficits. Via UW Medicine

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Categories: Care & Treatment , Resources, News, Programs

Kick off the new year with a hike in the Pacific Northwest, an experience tailored for people with younger onset Alzheimer’s disease.

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Categories: Resources, Nature, Programs

Family dementia caregiver Randi Luoto received a grant from Road Scholar to embark on an educational adventure in New York City, a creative twist on taking some caregiver respite.

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Categories: Community Stories, Caregiving, News, Dementia-Friendly Community, Programs

New opportunity to connect with others and enjoy the outdoors launches this month for people diagnosed before age 65.

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Categories: Caregiving, Nature, Programs

This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about staying physically active for brain health and wellness. In whatever way is safe for you, try and engage in a physical activity every day - like walking in nature, dancing, or low-impact chair exercises.

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Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Brain Health, News, Brain Health Awareness , Nature, Programs

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. 

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