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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 Full Life Care. | |
Drop by to explore Memory Hub resources | |
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. | | |
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Our care consultant from the Alzheimer's Association acts as “Memory Navigator" to provide free 30-minute appointments to help you get connected with helpful memory loss resources. Learn more.
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Our library/resource room provides a wide array of books about living well with memory loss and caregiving. View our titles.
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Maude's Garden, Washington's first public memory garden, offers a botanical oasis at the Memory Hub and hosts garden programs and art exhibits. Learn more.
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Team Spotlight: Anastacia Kakorin | |
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Anastacia Kakorin is a bachelor's of social work practicum student, focused on supporting and evaluating a wide variety of programs at Memory Hub community center. She recently finished a Russian translation of dementia awareness and education materials.
"As a Russian speaking person that grew up in a community that mostly spoke only Russian, It was a very valuable experience for me to help expand a program to a community I am a part of. Seeing the work in print was a highlight. After many months of translating and formatting the worksheet, handouts, and presentation slides, it was amazing to see the hard copy in my hands."
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Support, Education, and Engagement | |
Learn about all support, education, and engagement programs hosted at the Memory Hub, offered by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and our on-site collaborators: | |
Upcoming Events & Workshops | |
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'Dancing Together' Seated Movement Class
Wednesday, March 19, 1-2pm
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You & Me
Tuesdays, 12pm - 1pm
March 18, April 15, May 6
An opportunity for individuals living with dementia to build meaningful connection across generations. Once a month, join the Memory Hub and students from O’Dea High School for an hour of facilitated conversation and fun activities.
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Books & Beats: Book Group for Caregivers, Music Groups for People Living with Memory Loss
Offered monthly on the 3rd Wednesdays, starting March 19.
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Game Day
Wednesday, March 26, 2:30 - 4pm
You’re invited to spend the afternoon playing fun, memory loss-friendly games and socializing with students from O’Dea High School! Bring a game to share, play a familiar favorite, or try out a brain game.
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Public Lecture: Dancing with Dementia
Thursday, May 1, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Join UW Medicine physician Dr. Julia Becke to learn about her experience as Artist-in-Residence at the Memory Hub. Explore research on dance and dementia, findings from her Dancing Together project, and her ongoing efforts to bring dance to the memory loss community.
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Arts, Naturally
An arts and nature experience for people with memory loss and their families.
Friday, May 2, 2 pm- 4 pm
Join the Frye Art Museum and the Memory Hub in a special free dementia-friendly Creative Aging program inspired by art, nature and poetry, in partnership with Seattle Public Library's 2025 Seattle Reads book, You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World by Ada Limón. Designed for people with dementia and their care partners, participants will register as a pair for an afternoon workshop from 2-4pm on Friday, May 2.
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We will start by examining and discussing art inspired by nature at the Frye Art Museum and then proceed across the parking lot to the Memory Hub for a hands-on garden activity and refreshments.
Please register by April 15. Capacity is 18 participants (9 couples of persons with dementia and care partners).
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We want to hear from you!
This month we have been collecting ideas for what programs or events are a priority for the Memory Hub community this year. Brain health talks or dance classes? Support groups or caregiver education? Art workshops or community service programs?
Please take a moment to add your vote, by filling out this quick survey. Thank you!
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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. | Dementia Friends WA is seeking workplaces, organizations, and groups in Washington state who would like to host Dementia Friends Information Sessions. Many people are touched by dementia, whether they are experiencing changes themselves, are caring for someone living dementia, or know someone who is living with dementia or is caring for someone with dementia. Learn more | |
Memory Hub Collaborator Offerings & Announcements | |
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 Full Life Care. See below for current offerings and announcements! | |
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Do you resonate with the Elderwise artistic Spirit-Centered Care® approach? We currently have jobs and volunteer opportunities in our adult day programs in Seattle and Bellevue. Please see our our website for more information or contact info@elderwise.org to discuss opportunities and a visit to our programs. | |
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Caregiver Support Group
Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer's Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a 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.
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Caregiver Resource Summit, hosted by the Alzheimer's Association®
June 20, 2025, 10 am - 4 pm at Emerald Downs 2300 Ron Crockett Dr. Auburn, WA
The summit is a health fair-style event with a flexible schedule, allowing attendees to explore and connect at their own pace. A few presentations throughout the day will provide focused opportunities to learn about key caregiving topics.
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Memory Navigator Consultation Services: At the Memory Hub, a care consultant from the Alzheimer's Association acts as “Memory Navigator" to provide free 30-minute appointments to help you get connected with helpful memory loss resources.
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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 | March 20, 2025: Coal Creek Falls, Renton
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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. Learn more.
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Garden Discovery Program - Spring 2025
Connect with nature and engage in nature-based projects at Maude's Garden with others living with memory loss and friends and family.
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The Frye Art Museum is proud to offer the Alzheimer's Cafe every 2nd Tuesday at the Memory Hub!
Upcoming Alzheimer's Cafe:
Tuesday, March 11
2:30 - 4 pm
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Join the Frye Art Museum and the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for an uplifting time of social connection for people with memory loss and their families. A unique opportunity for people living with dementia, their care partners, family, and friends to enjoy companionship, good food, live music, and fun in a relaxed environment. Registration is required for this free, fun program. Presented in partnership with the Frye Art Museum and UW Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center.
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Expanded dementia-friendly programming at the Frye Art Museum! | Explore the updated Creative Aging at the Frye webpage. Creative Aging offerings have grown, with the addition of new programming designed to inspire creativity and connection for all aging adults. Programs labeled Dementia-Friendly are thoughtfully designed for adults living with dementia and their care partners, emphasizing present-moment awareness and new possibilities for creative expression and engagement. | |
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Meet Me at the Movies
Wednesday, March 12, 11am-Noon
Location: Frye Museum Auditorium
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Art in the Moment
Thursday, March 20, 1 - 2:15pm
Location: Frye Museum Galleries
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Mindfulness Meditation at the Frye Art Museum
The Frye offers free, thirty-minute drop-in sessions of Mindfulness Meditation on the first and third Wednesday of the month, 12:30 - 1pm. Sessions on the first Wednesday of the month are guided by Kristoffer Rhoads, PhD. Registration is not required. Learn more.
Prefer not to practice in person? Previous recorded sessions are available on the Frye YouTube channel.
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Applications for the 2025 Maude’s Ventures and Young Founders Program grants open on April 14. We value the unique perspectives and impactful solutions that young minds can offer in dementia care. If you’re an innovative young entrepreneur with a vision for positive change, we encourage you to apply! Learn More | |
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The I’m Still Here Foundation is giving more time for innovative thinkers and changemakers to apply for the 2025 Innovation Grant Program!"We’re dedicated to selecting grantees whose projects align with our mission enhancing the lives of those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias through arts, culture, and community engagement. This extension means more opportunities to bring dignity, connection, and joy to the dementia space. Don’t miss your chance! Letters of Intent are now due by 3/12/2025!
Learn more & apply: I'm Still Here Foundation 2025 LOI
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Join Swedish Center for Healthy Aging for their 2025 Healthy Aging Summit from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Friday, April 18, at Mercer Island Community Center. Features a brain health lecture series and community resource fair with resources for people with memory loss and their families. Learn more. | |
NEW Memory Café at Spokane Valley Library begins March 10, and continues on the second Monday of each month from 10-11 a.m. Come together with others living with memory loss, and family members, to socialize and build a support network. Learn more. | |
Plan to celebrate the International Day of Happiness with a Dementia-Friendly Mindful Walk offered by Seattle Parks and Recreation. 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Thursday March 20. Enjoy a gentle 1-mile walk with an urban naturalist. Learn more. | | | | |
