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You are not alone: Bringing light to the impact of younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease on kids and teens

October 16, 2026

"When you are a kid, you don’t expect your life to change in a way that feels too big to process all at once." - Ava Sophie, 8th grader

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Spotlight on Spokane Regional Dementia-Friendly Community

August 19, 2026

The overarching goal is to build a network of compassionate and knowledgeable individuals and organizations to better serve those affected by dementia.

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Meet Elisabeth Gunningham, Memory Hub Front Desk Volunteer

August 05, 2026

Memory Hub Front Desk Volunteer

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Get ready to SOAR! Hikes for people living with younger onset dementia

July 30, 2026

We've started another year of outdoor adventure for individuals diagnosed with dementia before age 65, through a unique program called SOAR. The name is an acronym for Shared Outdoor Adventures for Resilience.

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Art in Mind

July 30, 2026

Spotlight on the Compiled Works of Kimberley Rettig

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Program Highlight: Garden Discovery

July 29, 2026

The Garden Discovery Program, a longstanding collaboration between the UW MBWC and Seattle Parks and Recreation, is an opportunity to connect with nature and engage with others living with memory loss and family and friends.

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Supporting Dementia Awareness for American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

June 30, 2026

Dementia Friends is a global public awareness movement changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia through free information sessions. Anyone is welcome to attend a session to gain awareness about dementia and discover simple ways to support dementia-friendly communities.

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Seattle 3rd Graders Learn about Dementia-Friendly Communities

June 25, 2026

In April 2026, the MBWC piloted the Dementia Friends youth curriculum in third-grade classrooms at a Seattle Public School.

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Welcoming Maude’s Ventures to the Memory Hub

June 04, 2026

We are delighted to welcome Maude’s Ventures to the team of collaborators here at the Memory Hub.

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A diverse group of community members at the 2024 and 2025 Brain Health block parties

Brain Health Block Party on Seattle’s First Hill on June 26

June 01, 2026

Neighboring organizations come together in honor of Brain Health Awareness Month

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Marking a Memory Hub Transition: Offering Gratitude to Full Life Care

May 04, 2026

As of April 2026, Full Life Care is transitioning out of the Memory Hub collaborator role – while always being in our hearts and leaving an enduring legacy. Tegenu Negi and Rena Ferretti have been part of the team since the beginning, and we honor them in this time of transition, with full hearts of gratitude for all they have offered the community here at the Memory Hub!

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MBWC Becomes a CurePSP Center of Care

April 08, 2026

Enhancing access to accurate, early diagnosis, care, and comprehensive support for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Syndrome (CBD).

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Meet Kim Briggs: Memory Hub Front Desk Volunteer

March 23, 2026

"I come from a background of education and nursing, as both an early elementary school teacher and a clinic nurse. I enjoy caring for others and helping them achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. In my personal life, I've had loved ones who were touched by stroke, aphasia, and Lewy body dementia. I came to appreciate how their experiences shaped them and their caregivers. I also realized that being a part of their support system brought me great joy, too."

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