[Correction] May 2026 Newsletter | | | |
Thanks for subscribing to the Memory Hub Newsletter, your source of the latest news, events, and resources at our vibrant community center for people living with memory loss, their families, and all who support a dementia-friendly community. This dynamic space is operated by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, alongside partners the Frye Art Museum, the Alzheimer's Association, Elderwise, and Kin On Health Care Center. | |
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This email corrects an event link in the Community Resources section of this newsletter:
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A new Old Friends Club dementia day program will start soon in Lynnwood, WA. Old Friends Club offers a 5-hour adult day program that includes social, cognitive and physical activity in a welcoming small group environment. View all current and upcoming Old Friends Club locations in the northwest.
| | | | Drop in anytime between 9am - 4pm, Monday - Thursday. We are located at 1021 Columbia St. Seattle. | |  | Limited valet parking provided around the corner at Murano Senior Living, with validation at our front desk. | | | Marking a Memory Hub Transition: Offering Gratitude to Full Life Care | | The Memory Hub, operated by UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, flourishes thanks to a set of amazing collaborator organizations that share the mission to serve people living with memory loss and their families. These key partners meet monthly, intentionally support each other’s work, and enable families to access multiple supportive resources when they come through the door. | | |
Our inaugural group of collaborators - those who provided vision and support before we even opened our doors - include the Frye Art Museum, Full Life Care, Elderwise, and the Alzheimer’s Association. This spring, it’s with a heavy heart that we say farewell to one of these members, Full Life Care. With budget setbacks at the state level, our dear partners had to reduce staff capacity and were no longer able to offer the primary program they had provided on-site, the Dementia Caregiver Education course and associated caregiver coaching.
As of April 2026, Full Life Care is transitioning out of the Memory Hub collaborator role – while always being in our hearts and leaving an enduring legacy. Tegenu Negi and Rena Ferretti have been part of the team since the beginning, and we honor them in this time of transition, with full hearts of gratitude for all they have offered the community here at the Memory Hub!
“We can’t say enough about the positive mission and values of Full Life Care and their staff, what they have offered the Memory Hub community – and what they continue to offer the community at large!” notes Marigrace Becker, Director of the Memory Hub. “We will always be grateful for the opportunity to have worked so closely with an organization so dedicated to serving those with the greatest need, and alongside staff who demonstrate such competence and care.”
Full Life Care helped envision and launch the Memory Hub, offered countless hours of support to family caregivers, helped plan numerous Memory Hub events, and has been a core member of the collaborator family. They remain a dear community partner and continue to offer vital resources to people living with dementia and their families through their core services – such as home care, adult day health programs, and their unique Care Teams program, which matches family caregivers with a team of community volunteers. To learn more about these resources, view their website. Meanwhile, the door is always open to bringing Full Life Care back as a Memory Hub collaborator if circumstances change. Please join us in thanking Rena, Tegenu, and all at Full Life Care for their meaningful service!
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Join Full Life Care and SilverKite Community Arts for two upcoming workshops in May and June supporting family caregivers at the Memory Hub!
Learn more about these workshops
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Celebrating the Memory Hub's 4th Anniversary!
Last month, the Memory Hub team celebrated the 4th year of operation as a nationally unique dementia-friendly community center. Over 3,900 people were served in 2025, through in-person and virtual programs at the Memory Hub and through our statewide outreach. Some of our milestones in 2025 included our new frontotemporal dementia caregiver support group and the expansion of the Chinese-language services offered by Kin On Health Care at the Memory Hub. Maude's Garden at the Memory Hub won a national award for programming and design. The Dementia Friends dementia awareness program, run out of the Memory Hub, experienced tremendous growth in 2025! Over 2,225 people across the state attended a Dementia Friends workshop to learn more about supporting people living with memory loss in their own communities. We look forward to increasing the reach of Memory Hub resources over the coming year!
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Memory Navigator Consultations:
New openings
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Memory Navigator Consultation Services
Free 30-minute Memory Navigator appointments, offered by Kin On (Chinese and English) on Monday afternoons or by Nolia Health (English) on Tuesdays, and MSW student intern on Wednesdays. Get support with memory loss or caregiving topics, including information and referrals to community resources. Appointments are available in person and via Zoom or phone. Appointments are available on select Mondays (1 pm, 2 pm), select Tuesdays (10 am, 11 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm), select Wednesdays (10:30am, 11:30am, 1pm, 2pm). Call for an appointment: 206-616-6035.
Please see the calendar listings for dates or on the Memory Navigator page.
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On Wed. May 13th, this AgeTech Seattle event will feature the Balourdet Quartet, Seattle Chamber Music Society's String Quartet in Residence and Memory Hub partner. The evening will include an engaging performance by the quartet and a conversation featuring Andrea Stocco, UW Associate Professor and neuroscientist, and Lama Sibai, a neuropsychologist and Chief Medical Officer at Nolia Health. The broader focus of the event is creativity at the intersection of music, brain health, and aging.
Doors Open: 6:30 pm
Performance and Panel Discussion: 7-9 pm
Location: The Chapel at Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle, 98103
RSVP here [luma.com]
Flyer [PDF]
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Full Life Caregiver Workshops
Join Full Life Care and SilverKite Community Arts for two upcoming workshops supporting family caregivers at the Memory Hub.
May 9, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Community Quilt Workshop | RSVP by 5/5
June 6, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Visual Journaling Workshop | RSVP by 5/28
If you are attending with your partner, they will be enjoying a concurrent program nearby.
RSVP to Kathryn.Russell@FullLifeCare.org or call 206.305.0523
View flyer to learn more [PDF]
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Elderwise Pop-up Day Program at the Memory Hub
Fri. June 12, 12 pm - 4 pm
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In conjunction with the Frye Art Museum’s Caregiver Workshop*, Elderwise is offering a Pop-up Day Program at the Memory Hub. We aim to support caregivers who are attending the workshop by providing a stimulating program for their loved ones.
Where: The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St., Seattle, WA 98104
What: 4-hour Adult Day Program
Who: People living with mild to mid dementia
Cost: $100. Limited scholarships available
For more information and to register, please contact
Claire Cuccio, Program Coordinator, at 206-913-1757 or
claire@elderwise.org and visit our website http://www.elderwise.org
*The Pop-up day program is held in conjunction with the Frye Art Museum's Caregiver Workshop: Supporting Dementia-Inclusive Arts Engagement at Home. Learn more
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A new Memory Cafe Expansion Project is underway in WA at the Memory Hub! Want to help create social connections for people living with dementia in your community? Learn how to start a simple Memory Cafe meetup in your local library, faith community, coffee shop, or other favorite public space.
During a 30-minute overview session, you will learn more about:
- The Memory Café Expansion Project
- Plans to expand the number of Memory Cafes in WA
- How community partners and volunteers can get involved
Sign up for a 30-minute overview session [PDF]
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Galleries and Gardens
Friday, May 15, 2 - 4 pm
Start your afternoon at the Frye with an art discussion inspired by an artwork from the exhibition Wallflowers, then continue next door to the Memory Hub for a creative botanical-themed experience inspired by Maude’s Garden, the award-winning therapeutic memory garden located on site.
Designed for people living with dementia and their care partners, this event invites pairs to connect through creativity, conversation, and sensory experiences.
Capacity is limited to 16 participants (8 pairs of individuals living with dementia and their care partners).
Learn more and register
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Garden Care Work Party - Monday, May 11
(2nd Monday of Every Month 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.
Sign Up
Flyer
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Garden Discovery Program - Spring
Friday: June 5
Join us in the garden at the Memory Hub. Discover changes through the season, engage in horticultural activities, engage in nature-based projects, and learn about this public "memory garden," created for people living with dementia and their families in this 3-part series (April 3, May 1, June 5). Offered in partnership with UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and Seattle Parks and Recreation.
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Shared Outdoor Adventures for Resilience Program (S.O.A.R) 2025-2026
With the S.O.A.R. (Shared Outdoor Adventures for Resilience) Program, reinforce your strengths and connect with others through monthly small group hikes and other outdoor adventures in the Seattle area, through June 2026. S.O.A.R is for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another dementia before age 65, with a family member or friend.
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You & Me
A collaboration with O'Dea High School
Select Tuesdays to May 5, 2026
A unique opportunity for individuals living with memory loss to build meaningful connections across generations. You & Me offers free monthly gatherings with O'Dea High School students for conversations and engaging activities. Pre-registration required: contact Jamie Bird at jbird64@uw.edu or 206.221.7304.
Event flyer [PDF]
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Books & Beats
2:30- 4 pm every 3rd Wednesday of the month. Each book is discussed for two months.
Caregivers will have a book discussion group led by the Seattle Public Library. People with memory loss will have a music engagement program led by a certified music therapist. In the last half hour, we'll come together for social time and snacks!
Flyer for 2026
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Dancing Together
Select Wednesdays, 1 - 2 pm
Join Dr. Julia Becke for Dancing Together at the Memory Hub! Dancing Together is a seated dance and movement program designed for people living with memory loss and their families. This free workshop offers a unique opportunity for joyful self-expression through movement, inspired by the stunning sounds of a nationally acclaimed string quartet. No registration required.
Learn more about Dancing Together
View Spring 2026 flyer [PDF]
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The Alzheimer's Café at the Memory Hub
Thursday, May 21, 2:30 - 4 pm
Enjoy a spirited art discussion, a variety of live music and singing, and refreshments. New and returning participants are encouraged to register for this free and fun dementia-friendly program.
Join the Frye Art Museum and the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for an uplifting time of social connection! A unique opportunity for people living with dementia, their care partners, family, and friends to enjoy companionship, artwork discussions, live music, snacks, and fun in a relaxed environment. View
Register for the Upcoming Alzheimer's Cafes!
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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! The UW MBWC is proud to lead the Dementia Friends program in WA State on behalf of the Dementia Action Collaborative.
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New Spanish-language Dementia Friends WA event at South Park Community Center offered through Seattle Parks and Recreation:
Hazte amigo de la demencia.
Información de la sesión:
sábado 16 de Mayo 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
South Park Community Center
8319 8th Ave S., Seattle, WA 98108
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Dementia Friends Information Session details:
Saturday, 16 May
10 am to 11 am, with time for questions following
South Park Community Center
8319 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108
No cost, and no registration is necessary
Learn more [PDF]
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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. 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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PPA Together
Do you or a loved one live with primary progressive aphasia (PPA/PPAOS)? Come explore a group just for you! We meet monthly, on Wednesday afternoons. A free event. Flyer
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PD+ Support Group
Mutual support for people with CBD, PSP, MSA, and their care partners and loved ones. Offered by MBWC and facilitated by the American Parkinson Disease Association NW Chapter. Program Page
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Memory Loss: A Guide to Next Steps
Monthly Orientation for People Recently Diagnosed with Memory Loss or Dementia
Have you recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia? Join us for this introductory class. Get your questions answered by an expert panel including peer mentors who share strategies for living well with memory loss, and a medical provider from the UW Memory & Brain Wellness Center.
Flyer for the 2026 Memory Loss: A Guide to Next Steps Program
Sign up
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Learn about our Chinese-language caregiver resource at the Memory Hub, offered by our on-site collaborator Kin On Health Care Center!
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Learn about all recurring programs hosted at the Memory Hub, offered by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and our on-site collaborators by clicking on the Support, Education, and Engagement menu item on the Memory Hub website. | | | | Memory Hub Collaborator Announcements & Offerings in the Community | | The Memory Hub is operated by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center. Our partners include the Frye Art Museum, the Alzheimer's Association, Elderwise, and Kin On Health Care Center. See below for their news and offerings that happen in locations beyond the Memory Hub. | | | Latest offerings at Elderwise | | |
Elderwise's Annual Art Show & Fundraiser
Sat. May 16, 2 pm - 4 pm
St. James Cathedral Hall, entrance on Columbia St. between Terry and 9th Ave.
You are invited to Painting the Future of Elderwise, with a commemoration of Retired Founder Sandy (Shanta) Sabersky
Free event
Beverages & Refreshments and Live String Music
100+ participant paintings for sale: "Affordable Art"
Parking: Please contact claire@elderwise.org for information
RSVP to info@elderwise.org by May 8th
View Flyer
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Seeking Enthusiastic Volunteers for Elderwise!
Elderwise is a nonprofit social adult day program for people living with dementia. It is known for its Spirit-Centered Care® philosophy that believes all persons, regardless of physical or cognitive abilities, have the ability to grow, experience joy and thrive in a nurturing place of community. We would love you to join our team!
OUR PROGRAM DAY CONSISTS OF:
- Morning Café & Guided Group Discussion
- Outdoor time in a garden or “forest-path” setting
- Watercolor painting through a Spirit-Centered Flow
- Communal Lunch
- Singing/ Music, Movement & Breathing
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO:
- Help bring joy and purpose to people who are living with dementia
- Help set-up, clean-up and support our staff facilitators
- Help serve lunch and snacks
- Be on call for last minute changes (when another volunteer is sick, etc.)
- Play an instrument during singing (timeframe between 1:00-2:00)
LOCATIONS:
- First Hill, Seattle, Memory Hub (Mondays-Thursdays)
- Bellevue, Temple de Hirsch Sinai (Wednesdays)
- Ravenna, NE Seattle, Full Life Care (Thursdays)
TIME: 9:30 AM-2:00 PM (can be broken into 2-hour shifts or full day)
CONTACT: Claire Cuccio at claire@elderwise.org or call 206-913-1757
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Kin On Cross-Cultural Community Cafe: Spring Memories
Sat. May 2, 10 am - 12 pm
Location: Westminster Chapel Church, 13646 NE 24th St. Bellevue, WA 98005
Come together at Bellevue’s Westminster Chapel once a month for a cross-cultural, dementia-friendly café experience! Enjoy free coffee drinks while connecting with others. If you are a person with dementia or a caregiver who would like to volunteer as a server in future cafes, please contact cwsocialservices@kinon.org or call 206-800-5022.
Sign up for the Community Cafe
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Latest offerings at the Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
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Meet Me at the Movies
Thursdays: May 7, 2 - 3 pm and August 6, 2 - 3 pm
Celebrate the magic of film in this entertaining and inspiring program, open to all older adults, including those living with memory loss. Meet Me at the Movies features themed film clips that spark imagination and memories, followed by a facilitated audience discussion.
Register here [Frye Art Museum]
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Workshop for Care Partners: Supporting Dementia-Inclusive Arts Engagement at Home
Fri. June 12, 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Join a creative workshop designed for those caring for a loved one in the mid-to-later stages of memory loss. This supportive afternoon offers art making, refreshments, and opportunities to connect with fellow care partners.
Led by specially trained teaching artists, you'll explore hands-on art activities inspired by works from the Frye Art Museum and leave with art kits that include step-by-step instructions and all necessary materials—empowering you to create and connect through art at home.
Register here
Our community partners at Elderwise, an award-winning social adult day program for people living with dementia, will be offering a simultaneous drop-off program at The Memory Hub for adults whose care partners are attending the workshop at the Frye. Our aim is to support you, as care partners, by providing a safe, stimulating, and creative space for your loved ones during the workshop. Program details and cost can be found on Elderwise's website. For questions and scholarship information, please contact Claire at Claire@Elderwise.org. Limited to 8 participants.
| | Aegeliss invites the community to a Dementia-Friendly Products & Services Showcase, with six vendors offering products designed to make life easier for people with dementia. People with dementia and caregivers are invited to try out products in a warm, low-pressure environment. 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Saturday May 30 at Anchovies and Salt in Renton. Learn more. | | Dementia Support Northwest now offers monthly HEADTalks (Health Education About Dementia) at their Amy’s Place community center in Bellis Fair Mall. Join them every third Wednesday of the month for a conversation with leading experts in dementia care, research and support. Next event takes place 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday May 20, with a focus on “Communicating with your Medical Providers to Improve Dementia Care.” Learn more. | | Dementia Day Program Coordinator Schedule: approx. 8:30am - 3:30pm on M/W to allow for time to manage emails/phone messages, meet with potential new participants, and plan activities. The position will have a VOA laptop & cell phone | | | | |
