December 2024 / January 2025 Newsletter | |
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Promoting the well-being of those living with memory loss and their families.
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Photo: Nicholas Swatz | UW Medicine | The Culmination of ‘Dancing Together’ Enchants with a Seated Dance Performance Born of Collaboration | |
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The first Memory Hub Artist-in-Residence project, led by Julia Becke, MD, wrapped up with a stunning seated dance performance of the "Dancing Together" project inside the Frye Art Museum’s salon. Dancers from Elderwise, The Terraces at Skyline, and the Alzheimer’s Café at the Memory Hub who have been participating in this project throughout the quarter.
Surrounded by the artworks that Dr. Becke and the dancers used to inspire movements in her work with each group, the participants performed the dances they created as a community, creating a unifying whole that reflects the project title, ‘Dancing Together.’ Based on adaptive dance programs for people with cognitive impairment developed by Canada's National Ballet School, “Dancing Together” is also appropriate for people who require assistive mobility devices such as canes, walkers and wheelchairs. We look forward to sharing more about the project in a public talk with Julia in the new year!
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Amazing Tools to Lighten the Caregiver Load: A
Free Caregiver Workshop with National Speaker Loretta Veney
Thurs. Jan. 30 at 10:15 - 11:30 am
Looking for practical tools to simplify your caregiving role? Join award-winning speakers and caregiver Loretta Veney to learn about strategies and technology that can help. Offered by the MBWC with support from Era Living. Flyer
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Community Input Session
2025 Memory Hub Programs & Services
Wed. Jan. 22, 2 - 3:30 PM
Do you have ideas for what programs and services should happen at the Memory Hub this year? Come have a conversation with us and share your ideas! Hosted by the MBWC and Seattle Public Library. Refreshments included. Location: The Memory Hub - 1021 Columbia St, Seattle Flyer
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New Enrolling Research Study | |
We are currently looking for volunteers to participate in a study run by Dr. Angela Hanson at the University of Washington: The COGIT-2 Trial. COGIT-2 is a research study looking at whether crosswords puzzles training and health education can improve cognitive performance in participants with memory concerns. | | |
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Dementia Friends is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. It’s energizing to see much-needed awareness continue to spread throughout the state. | |
In 2024, we saw marked increasing interest in improving awareness and understanding of dementia across WA state. See below for lists of many opportunities to get involved or learn more: | | |
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Monthly Orientation for People Recently Diagnosed with Memory Loss - See the 2025 schedule!
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 MBWC medical provider. 2025 Flyer
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
A 6-week educational series designed to help you care for yourself while you care for a loved one. Learn about effective communication, making challenging decisions, moving through difficult emotions, getting connected to helpful resources, and more. A free program offered by AgePRIDE at the Memory Hub. Flyer
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer's Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a FREE safe place for care partners to: develop a support system, exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions, talk through issues and ways of coping, share feelings, needs, and concerns, and learn about community resources. Flyer
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Atypical Parkinson's Virtual 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. Contact info: Katie Freeman, MSW kfreeman@apdaparkinson.org | (206) 507-4091.
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PPA Together Group
Do you or a loved one live with Primary Progressive Aphasia or Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech (PPA/PPAOS)? Join us for a social/support group for people with PPA/PPAOS and families. Offered by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, and the UW Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences.
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Shared Outdoor Adventures for Resilience Program (S.O.A.R)
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 2025. S.O.A.R is for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another dementia before age 65, with a family member or friend. Learn more | Jan. 16, 2025: Magnuson Park
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Virtual Coffee Chats
Make a cup of coffee or tea, and come together online for an informal social time with others living with memory loss or dementia. Facilitated by trained volunteers with support from Program Manager Marigrace Becker. Space is limited; sign up by the day before. Join for just one session, or multiple.
10 - 11 a.m. every Tuesday.
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Join other family caregivers online to connect, share strategies, and support each other's experience caring for a loved one with dementia. Facilitated by trained volunteers with support from Program Manager Marigrace Becker.
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As a Lewy Body Dementia Association Research Center of Excellence and a partner in support & resources, the MBWC invites community members to take advantage of the resources and education available through the LBDA and the NIA. | | |
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In November, the National Institute on Aging co-hosted a workshop on Dementia with Lewy Bodies: Filling the Gaps in Translational and Clinical Research. Researchers and general public learned about gaps in clinical and translational research of Dementia with Lewy Bodies. | |
"The engaging and informative presentations and panel discussions helped us to identify a number of important gaps and opportunities in the DLB research space and will help inform the ADRD Summit 2025," said Nina Silverberg, PhD, Director, Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers Program. Watch | |
Other Community Events and Resources | |
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NEW Joyful Movement class for people with memory loss and their loved ones starts Tuesday January 21 at Rainier Beach Community Center in Seattle. This 8-week series is facilitated by a dance instructor and includes seated or standing opportunities to move to music. Learn more.
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Greenwood Senior Center in Seattle offers a special Caregiver Retreat from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday January 29. Come together for a day of reflection and rejuvenation. Learn more.
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Dementia Support Northwest continues to move forward with its new community space at Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham, to offer a variety of respite and resources options to the dementia community. The space has now been named – Amy’s Place – and is set to open in 2025. Learn more.
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Frye Art Museum starts another six-week here:now class series from 2-4 p.m. Wednesday January 15. Enjoy art discussion and hands-on exploration with various art mediums.Dementia Support Northwest continues to move forward with its new community space at Bellis Fair Mall in Bellingham, to offer a variety of respite and resources options to the dementia community. The space has now been named – Amy’s Place – and is set to open in 2025. Learn more.
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NEW Snowshoe Hike for people with memory loss and their families offered by Seattle Parks and Recreation near Snoqualmie Pass. Enjoy a 2-3 mile hike along Iron Horse Trail; gear and transportation provided. 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday February 5. To learn more email Tamara tamara.keefe@seattle.gov.
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