The Memory Hub
October Newsletter!
View all upcoming events and opportunities, such as the Oct. 29th Memory Hub Mingle and new dance classes! Learn about recent happenings, such as the Fall Arts Showcase and a visit from South Korean students hoping to learn about innovative programs for people living with memory loss.
Scenes from the Fall Arts Reception
View photos from opening of the Frame of Mind exhibit and the Meet & Greet with Artist in Residence, Dr. Julia Becke who spoke about her community dance-making project, Dancing Together!
Welcome to the Memory Hub
In 2021, the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center (MBWC) is proud to launch a new initiative on Seattle’s First Hill: The Memory Hub. Bringing together people, programs and partners, the Memory Hub operates as a vibrant dementia-focused programs and events venue, collaborative workspace and training center.
What are dementia-friendly communities?
Everyone can play a part in developing dementia-friendly communities or spreading awareness. Visit our page for inspiration, guidance, and practical tools at a local and national level.
South Korean Students Visit to the Memory Hub for Firsthand Experience of Dementia-Friendly Programs
The Memory Hub on-site collaborator, Elderwise, recently hosted four Handong Global University undergraduate psychology students who came to Seattle to learn about innovative programs serving older adults and people living with memory loss. The students are part of the Humanities and Social Convergence Talent Training Project, funded by the Korean Ministry of Education and the National Research Foundation of Korea, whose goal it is to foster international learning opportunities on topics related to current societal issues in Korea, such as the needs of an aging population.
Fall Arts Showcase Recap: Frame of Mind Exhibit Opening + Meet and Greet with Dr. Julia Becke
“Creativity is a path taken by so many with memory loss and other brain diseases. Expression through art opens healing paths for those who create it, and for those who receive it." - Kimberley Rettig
Meet the first Artist in Residence at the Memory Hub
Julia Becke, MD, is our Artist in Residence at the Memory Hub. She is bringing dance and movement to several Memory Hub programs and the wider community.
Upcoming Events
Memory Hub Mingle: Fall Open House
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm
1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA 98104
Explore Memory Hub partners and programs, and learn what’s new in the year ahead. A free event for people with memory loss, caregivers, professionals and the wider community.
Dancing Together - A Seated Dance Class
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm
1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA, 98104
Join the Memory Hub Artist in Residence Dr. Julia Becke for a taste of her Dancing Together program! Throughout the class, we’ll move together to music, exploring different dance styles and having fun with familiar songs.
Garden Discovery Program - Fall
Friday, November 1, 2024 10:30am - 11:30am
The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA 98104
Join us in the garden at the Memory Hub. Discover changes through the season, engage in horticultural activities, and learn what makes this public "memory garden" particularly accessible to people living with dementia and their families in this 3-part series (October 6, November 1, and December 6).