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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, Full Life Care, and Kin On Health Care Center. | | 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. | | | Frame of Mind Exhibit Opens! | | | | |
On September 25, the Memory Hub community celebrated the opening of the new Frame of Mind exhibit and heard from the artists and their families.
The exhibit features artwork created by people with memory loss and dementia. The current exhibit features mixed media, collage, pastels, wood sculpture, watercolor, and acrylics.
"I'm so grateful for the opportunity to share my art with others," said artist Jacki Putnam. "For me as an artist, it fills a need to be seen, to have someone witness what I cannot explain. I hope it evokes a feeling that people can understand what I am going through."
| | Enjoy the pieces in our virtual gallery, or stop by the Memory Hub from 9 am – 4 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday to view them in person! May the vibrant artwork on display remind us of the many gifts, strengths and unique perspectives people with memory loss offer our community. | |
Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington 2025
A gathering to promote the growth of dementia-friendly communities in our state
| | | | Are you interested in making your community more dementia-friendly? Join us 10 a.m. - 4:30 pm 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. Flyer | | What's New at the Memory Hub? | |
Memory Hub Fall Open House
Thurs. Nov. 6, 4 - 6 pm
Join the Memory Hub for our annual Fall Open House! Whether you are
already part of the Memory Hub community or curious to learn more, come explore our programs, connect with our partners, and enjoy an uplifting time together. A free event for people with memory loss, caregivers, professionals and the wider community.
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Between the Notes: Meet the Musicians and Open Dress Rehearsal
Oct. 13, 10:30 - 12pm
Meet the musicians, watch an open dress rehearsal, and ask your questions during a Q&A session!
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Herbal Tea Workshop
Fri. Oct. 24, 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Spend a relaxing afternoon with others living with memory loss and family and friends. Prepare, brew, and enjoy a warm cup of garden herb tea. This program will be held indoors, with a view of Maude’s Garden. A free event offered by the MBWC and the Seattle Public Library. Space is limited to 12 participants; please sign up by Wed. Oct. 22.
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Elderwise Pop-Up Day Program at the Memory Hub (In conjunction with Frye Art Museum caregiver workshop)
Fri. Nov. 14, 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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.
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Memory Navigator Consultation Services
Looking for information or support for the memory loss journey? At the Memory Hub, a care consultant from Kin On Health Care Center acts as “Memory Navigator." They provide free 30-minute appointments in Chinese or English on Monday afternoons. Get support with memory loss or caregiving topics, including information and referrals to community resources. Discuss what you're looking for, and discover what may be available in your area to help you thrive.
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'Dancing Together' Seated Movement Class
Wednesdays, 1 - 2pm
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
Schedule: 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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The Alzheimer's Cafe
Every 2nd Tuesday at the Memory Hub!
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.
Upcoming:
Tues. Oct. 14
2:30 - 4 pm
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Chinese Healthy Aging
The summer series of the Chinese Healthy Aging programs, featuring tai chi, karaoke and mahjong, will run 1-3 p.m. Mondays Oct. 6 - Dec. 22 at the Memory Hub. Flyer
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Garden Care Work Parties (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 with you. Flyer
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Garden Discovery Program - Fall 2025 (Nov. 7, Dec. 5)
Connect with nature and engage in nature-based projects at Maude's Garden with others living with memory loss and friends and family. Flyer
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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 2025. 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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Support Groups & Education
Offered at the Memory Hub
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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.
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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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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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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
A new Chinese-language caregiver resource at the Memory Hub, offered by our on-site collaborator Kin On Health Care Center!
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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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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, Full Life Care, and Kin On Health Care Center. See below for their news and offerings that happen in locations beyond the Memory Hub. | | |
Latest offerings at the Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104
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Workshop for Care Partners: Supporting Dementia-Friendly Arts Engagement at Home
Join a creative workshop designed for those caring for someone in the mid-to-later stages of memory loss. The supportive afternoon offers art making, refreshments, and opportunities to connect with fellow care partners. Learn more and register. Simultaneously, Memory Hub community partner Elderwise is offering a drop-off pop-up day at the Memory Hub, specifically for people living with dementia whose care partners are attending the Frye Caregiver Workshop. Our goal is to support you as care partners by offering a safe, stimulating, and creative space for your loved ones. Learn more about the pop-up.
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Teaching Artist Training: Dementia-Friendly Arts Engagement
Designed for teaching artists interested in training to lead dementia-friendly creative programs in the community, this full-day workshop will provide valuable research, resources, and hands-on demonstrations from facilitators experienced in both supporting and engaging people with memory loss in the galleries and in the studio. Learn more.
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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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Latest offerings at the Alzheimer's Association
Various locations and online
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The Empowered Caregiver Series at the Lewiston Library
Once a month from April 23 to August 27
Join us at the Lewiston Library for our Empowered Caregiver series. This education series teaches caregivers how to navigate the responsibilities of caring for someone living with dementia.
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Part-Time Program Assistant Needed for Old Friends Club
Old Friends Club is celebrating one year of serving the community through cognitive stimulation for people with mid-stage dementia and respite for their caregivers. We provide meaningful conversation, arts and crafts, storytelling, music, movement and more. OFC is looking for a Program Assistant who can help plan curriculum, prepare crafts, games, and activities, and promote the program. This role is 8 hours per week, including 5 hours on Thursdays during program sessions. Please email: ofc@mipc.org
| | NEW “Ignite the Mind” dementia-inclusive series at Edmonds Center for the Arts starts Wednesday, October 1, and continues every first Wednesday of the month. Enjoy music-making, movement, and visual arts. Learn more and sign up. | | NEW clay sculpting class offered by Dementia-Friendly Recreation with the Seattle Parks Dept. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Mondays, October 20 – November 10. To register, contact Tamara at tamara.keefe@seattle.gov. | | 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. | | Seattle’s Greenwood Senior Center offers their annual Family Caregiver Retreat from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Wednesday October 29. Join other caregivers for a day of reflection and rejuvenation. Learn more and sign up with Kristen: kristeno@phinneycenter.org. | | | | |
