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What's New at the MBWC?
August/September 2025
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Special Event! Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington 2025.
Are you interested in making your community more dementia-friendly? Join us 10 a.m. -4:30 p.m. on Monday October 27 at Tukwila Community Center. Learn from local and national speakers and discover strategies and models you can bring to your own community.
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Maude's Garden at the Memory Hub wins an award!
Maude's Garden at the Memory Hub is the winner of the 2025 Therapeutic Design Award from the American Horticultural Therapy Association. This award is given in recognition of excellence in therapeutic design and programming within landscapes designed and maintained for healing purposes. Learn about what makes Maude's Garden a therapeutic memory garden.
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Technology's Role in Supporting Communication for People Living with Dementia
Many care partners wonder how to keep those connections with their loved ones strong. While technology can’t solve every challenge, it can help people stay in touch, feel included, and remain safe. In this article, we’ll share how you can use technology to help your loved one continue to experience the benefits of social connection.
| | | | FAQ: Blood Tests for Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease | | In the spring of 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared the first blood test to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. MBWC clinicians and researchers offer this Q&A to our community members to answer some common questions about blood tests for Alzheimer's. | |
Helping Doctors Diagnose Alzheimer's Disease in Early Stages
MBWC's Primary Care Liaison, Barak Gaster, MD, joined the Being Patient podcast to discuss the challenges physicians face in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease in its early stages. He explains how primary care providers can improve diagnosis and care for those experiencing cognitive decline.
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Virtual FTD Caregiver Support Group
A virtual support group for people caring for a loved one with frontotemporal degeneration. Every second Wednesday of the month 5:30 pm PT - 7 pm PT, on Zoom. Starting Wednesday, August 13th
For more information and the Zoom link, contact facilitators Dennis Kelly at dwkellyjr@gmail.com or Pooja Thorali at thoralip@uw.edu. Flyer
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Virtual FTD Caregiver Support Group
A virtual support group for people caring for a loved one with frontotemporal degeneration. Every second Wednesday of the month 5:30 pm PT - 7 pm PT, on Zoom. Starting Wednesday, August 13th
For more information and the Zoom link, contact facilitators Dennis Kelly at dwkellyjr@gmail.com or Pooja Thorali at thoralip@uw.edu. Flyer
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Empowered Caregiver Series
An education program presented by the Alzheimer's Association at the Memory Hub
Thurs. Aug. 7, Aug. 14, Aug. 21, 3 - 4 pm
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Chinese Caregiver Support Group 失智症支援小組
A new Chinese-language resource at the Memory Hub, offered by our new on-site collaborator Kin On Health Care Center! Every fourth Monday of the month at 1:30 - 3 pm.
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All About Medicare
Alzheimer's Association Pro-Speaker Series at the Memory Hub, presented in conjunction with SHIBA.
Wed. Sept 24, 2 pm - 4pm
All caregivers are welcome to attend for free, but space is limited, so sign up now! Flyer
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Advanced Legal Planning
Unsure about navigating advanced legal planning? Join us for a free presentation covering the next steps!
Flyer - Sept. 15 | Flyer - Nov. 3
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'Dancing Together' Seated Movement Class
Come together to move to music, exploring various dance styles and having fun with familiar songs! It is also appropriate for people with limited mobility. No dance experience necessary
Wednesdays, 1 - 2pm
Schedule: Summer 2025 | Fall 2025
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Books & Beats
2:30- 4pm every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Each book is discussed for two months.
Caregivers will have a book discussion group led by Seattle Public Library. People with memory loss will have a music engagement program led by a certified music therapist. The last half hour we'll come together for social time and snacks!
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Dementia Friends Information Sessions
Dementia Friends are part of a dementia-friendly community. At our sessions we share information about dementia and brain health, tips for communicating with someone living with dementia, and ways to take action. Learn more and attend a Dementia Friends Information Session!
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Garden Care Work Parties - Sept. 8th!
2nd Mondays of the Month at 1:30 - 3 pm.
Join us to volunteer in Maude's garden care. All are welcome, with a special invitation to persons with memory loss and their families. If you need physical or cognitive support in order to participate, please bring a care partner with you. Flyer
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Fall Arts Reception: New Frame of Mind Exhibit
Thurs. Sept. 25, 2:30 - 4 pm
Join us to see what's new with art at the Memory Hub this Fall! Celebrate new artists this Fall - including the artists featured in our latest Frame of Mind exhibit, and musician and PhD Candidate from the UW School of Nursing de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging, Sarah McKiddy and learn about her community music-making project!
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Summer Outdoor Concert Series
Come celebrate summer together with people living with memory loss, family, friends, and others in the neighborhood!
4-6 p.m. every last Thursday of the month in July, through September.
Paradise Stringband - Thurs. Sept. 25, 4-6 p.m.
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Ignite Aging 2025: Creative Arts & Healthy Aging
A UW School of Nursing de Tornyay Center event featuring speakers from the Memory Hub community!
Thursday, September 25, 9 am – noon
The UW Center for Urban Horticulture
Mark your calendars for the UW School of Nursing de Tornyay Center for Healthy Aging’s 9th annual Ignite Aging symposium! This year’s event will highlight the connection between creativity and healthy aging. In addition to our usual lightning-quick talks, each talk will be followed by an interactive activity. Join us to learn how mindfulness, music, garden activities, and more can enhance our lives and health as we age. The event is free and open to the public.
| | | | | We are exploring how to make online health tools, like MyChart, more trustworthy, supportive, and easier to use for people with memory changes and their care partners. This includes exploring new features like Al helpers that explain lab results, doctors' notes, and support clear communication with doctors. | | Other Community Resources | | The Alzheimer’s Association invites you to join a team for their Walk to End Alzheimer’s, taking place in locations around Washington in September and October. Learn more. | | NEW weekly caregiver support group offered by HOPE Dementia Support in Vancouver, WA. Begins Friday September 5, and continues every Friday from 4-6 p.m. Hybrid group meets in person at White Oak Village or online by Zoom. Contact group leader Sandi Martin for link at 360-818-3322. | | Dementia Support Northwest offers their Fall Conference 2025 on Friday October 10 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Four Points hotel in Bellingham. Gain valuable knowledge on dementia care, connect with others, and explore practical strategies to support people with dementia. Learn more. | | | | |
