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.
“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
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.
On August 23rd we enjoyed an open-air exhibit of nature-inspired art that was a collaboration between the Memory Hub, UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, and Elderwise, with support from Era Living Memory Care. The colorful, eclectic art show celebrated nature-inspired art created by the Memory Hub greater community and Elderwise participants, friends and family.
Aging and Long Term Care of Eastern Washington, an agency that covers Ferry, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, and Whitman counties, has been seeing positive growth in the Dementia Friends program, as well as increased volunteer interest.
Enjoy the latest issue of Dimensions Magazine! Find inside the latest findings in Alzheimer's and brain health research, a faculty spotlight, and a new conversation game meant to preserve memories and legacy, and so much more.
Emily Billow, the Older Adults Program Manager at the Seattle Public Library, talks about her work with the Memory Hub to deliver resources and what being part of a dementia-friendly community means to her.
Samantha Sanders shares the latest updates about the Alzheimer’s Café program, what she appreciates about being part of the Memory Hub, and her perspective on dementia-friendly community.
The Commission is authored by 27 dementia experts, including the UW ADRC’s Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, who is affiliate professor of medicine in the UW School of Medicine, who has now worked on all three Lancet reports that make recommendations for policy makers and individuals to help reduce dementia risk worldwide. Larson gives us context for the new recommendations and shares how UW research has influenced this report.
I was the caregiver for my late wife Gail over the last five years of her life. I hope to share my experience with other caregivers and relate how changing my way of communicating helped us.
Kimber Behrends, King County Programs Manager for the Alzheimer's Association, WA State Chapter, talks about her work with the Memory Hub to deliver resources and free dementia education.
Dementia Friends is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Our latest update focuses on the expansion of Dementia Friends program into Cowlitz County.