July/August 2025 Newsletter | |
Emerging Findings in Alzheimer's and Brain Health at AAIC | | | | | | The Alzheimer’s Association International Conference is the largest international meeting on dementia science and clinical practice, and it's happening now. Some takeaways so far include exciting new results on the US Pointer Study lifestyle interventions, new guidelines around blood tests, and the insights gained after two years of treating patients with amyloid-clearing drugs in private and academic neurology clinics. | | A Website for Young Adults with Loved Ones Affected by Alzheimer's | | | | When Makena Crosser's grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she discovered that there weren’t a lot of supportive resources dedicated to youth with loved ones affected by the disease. Now, Makena, who is a student at Bainbridge High School ('26), has created a website, Navigating Alzheimer's: A Resource for Youth. She gained perspective from a UW ADRC expert for this project. | | |
Join us on Wednesday, August 6, for a screening of the documentary film The Rest I Make Up by filmmaker Michelle Merman. The film explores the later years of Cuban-American playwright, producer, and actress Maria Irene Fornés, who maintained a vibrant creative life during her journey with dementia.
The MBWC and Memory Hub are community partners for the event, and the Frye Art Museum is helping lead a discussion.
Location: Skid Road Theatre at Beneath the Streets, 102 Cherry Street, Seattle, WA 98104 (Not a wheelchair accessible venue). Fornesia Fest 2025 is made possible by support from the Seattle Office of Arts and Culture.
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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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Garden Care Work Parties - 2nd Mondays of the Month
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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'Dancing Together' Seated Movement Class
Wednesdays, 1-2pm: Aug. 6, Aug. 20, Sept. 3, Sept. 17
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Books & Beats
3rd Wednesdays, 2:30- 4pm
August 20
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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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, August, and September.
DJ Mr Cliff - Thurs. July 31, 4-6 p.m.
Garfield High School Jazz Combo - Thurs. Aug 28, 4-6 p.m.
Paradise Stringband - Thurs. Sep 25, 4-6 p.m.
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| | | | 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 | | Joyful Movement class with Seattle Parks and Recreation runs 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, July 8 – August 19, at Rainier Beach Community Center. Enjoy this free class moving to the sounds of Motown and more. For more information, contact Tamara, 206-615-0100, tamara.keefe@seattle.gov. | | Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Dementia-Friendly Recreation offers “Beavers & Bats” - an evening naturalist-led walk at Meadowbrook Pond exploring these two fascinating creatures. 7 - 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 21. Learn more. | | Spokane County Library District continues two monthly Memory Cafes - free and fun social events for people with memory loss and their families. Come together from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 5 in the North Spokane Library, or 1:30-2:30 p.m. Monday August 11 at the Spokane Valley Library. Learn more. | | Come enjoy a musical on the big screen at Vancouver’s Kiggins Theater from 1-3 p.m. on Friday, August 8, and every second Friday of the month. This dementia-friendly event is designed for the memory loss community, with singing along encouraged! Offered by HOPE Dementia Support. Call 360-513-5754 for more info and to register. | | Join the Plus One Foundation for Yoga With Plus One, a free 8-week exercise class for people with neurological conditions and/or their caregivers. Friday 2-3 p.m. from September 5 to October 24, at Garfield Community Center in Seattle. Learn more. | | Join North Bellevue Community Center and Momentia Eastside from 2-3:30 p.m. on Monday August 11 for their 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social for the memory loss community. Learn more. | | Olympic Area in Aging offers a growing number of programs and resources for people with dementia and their families, in Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson and Pacific Counties. Check out their memory cafe, SHARE program for people recently diagnosed with dementia, and more, on their website. Learn more. | | This July, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid announced over 300 organizations that are participating in their new GUIDE Model to support people with dementia and family caregivers. Learn more about this resource on the CMS webpage. | | | | |
