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ENGAGE Tuesdays

July 05, 2023

Join us at the Memory Hub on Tuesdays this summer to explore a variety of creative engagement programs for people with memory loss, friends and family! All programs are free. Space is limited; please sign up in advance.

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Memory Hub Team Spotlight: Mary Jane Knecht,  On-Site Collaborator

July 05, 2023

Our on-site collaborator Mary Jane Knecht of the Frye Art Museum retired in June, sparking off bittersweet celebrations of her foundational role at the Memory Hub and her legacy in the field of Creative Aging.

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Brain Health Block Party Brings Community Together on First Hill: Recap

June 30, 2023

"The day was spectacular!" Seven sites celebrated a variety of fun, easy ways to promote brain health and wellness at any age or stage of life.

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Brain Health Tips & Resources: Get moving!

June 23, 2023

This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about staying physically active for brain health and wellness. In whatever way is safe for you, try and engage in a physical activity every day - like walking in nature, dancing, or low-impact chair exercises.

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Tips for Brain Health: Sleep Awareness

June 13, 2023

UW Medicine experts in sleep and brain health share their tips to help you get restful and restorative sleep at night.

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Tips for Brain Health: Staying Socially Engaged

June 07, 2023

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! Each week, the Memory and Brain Wellness Center team will share information on brain health! This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about promoting brain health through staying socially engaged.

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Social Connection and Brain Health

June 05, 2023

Research shows that people who are more socially connected live longer and have better physical, mental, and cognitive health outcomes. Social isolation, on the other hand, can lead to poorer health outcomes. We break down the reasons why social connection and engagement have such a big impact on our cognitive health.

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Memory Hub Team Spotlight: Kathy Bainbridge, Front Desk Volunteer

June 02, 2023

"I think of volunteering as a donation. But not a donation of gobs of money, but rather of time."

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Brain Health Block Party on June 21st!

June 01, 2023

You’re invited to celebrate Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June! Join your First Hill neighbors for our first annual Brain Health Block Party. From 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday June 21, stop by any site to enjoy an outdoor brain-healthy activity such as bike-powered smoothie making, games and more. 

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Tips for Brain Health and Wellness

May 31, 2023

This June, we are celebrating Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! Each week, the Memory Hub team will share a quick tips and inspiration for promoting brain health and wellness at any age or stage of life. These tips will involve nutrition, social engagement, sleep, stress relief, physical activity, cognitive stimulation, and nature exposure. We will update this page, week by week, all through the month.

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Tips for Brain Health: Food for Brain Health and Wellbeing

May 31, 2023

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! This week, we are sharing evidence-based information about promoting brain health through food choices.

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Recap: An afternoon of resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) who have dementia

May 31, 2023

Our first I/DD & Dementia Dialogue on May 13th was a wonderful afternoon of connection, meaningful engagement, and resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have dementia, alongside family and professional caregivers. 

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Tracing the Vision for the Memory Hub…to Zimbabwe

May 05, 2023

Memory Hub Director, Marigrace Becker, shares how her time living with a host family and volunteering in Zimbabwe formed her early vision for creating a welcoming community of respect for people living with memory loss.

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Atypical Parkinson’s Virtual Support Group

April 29, 2023

Mutual support for people with CBD, PSP, MSA, their care partners and loved ones. 4th Mondays, 11am -12:30pm

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Dementia Friends Spotlight: Misty Eberspecher, Independent Living Program Manager at Housing Resources Bainbridge

April 21, 2023

Dementia Friends Champions help us spread the word about supporting people living with dementia. This spotlight features the great people championing our shared mission to make communities more dementia friendly.

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