On-site collaborators at the Memory Hub are organizations and people who care deeply about building a world in which people live well with memory loss – and who want to bring that vision to life, while working alongside others who share their passion. Learn more about about Memory Hub on-site collaborators!
The UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center (Memory Hub Founding Organization) promotes the well-being of people with memory loss and their families through exceptional care, innovative research, and community transformation. With its signature strengths-based approach, the MBWC helps people with memory loss engage their potential, adapt and live well with memory loss. By founding and operating the Memory Hub as a place for dementia-friendly community, collaboration and impact, the MBWC aims to redefine what it means to live with memory loss, in alignment with its partners. MBWC offers support, education and engagement programming on-site at the Memory Hub.
Who's Who from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center
For more than 10 years, the Frye Art Museum (Memory Hub Founding Partner) has offered Creative Aging programs for adults to engage in creative lifelong learning. Programs explore the rich potential of aging and offer opportunities to impact the community’s health and wellbeing. A founding partner, the Frye Art Museum welcomed the Memory Hub to operate on its campus and provided key support for its success. At the Memory Hub, the Frye Art Museum co-sponsors the monthly Alzheimer’s Café event, among other activities.
Who's Who from the Frye Art Museum
Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. At the Memory Hub, the Alzheimer’s Association “Memory Navigator” care consultant will provide drop-in support 2 days per week during public hours. People with memory loss and their loved ones can meet with the Memory Navigator for information and resources, a consultation around care options and future planning, program referrals, and educational resources. The Alzheimer’s Association also co-sponsors the weekly Wellness Wednesdays webinar series at the Memory Hub and offers additional support and educational programs.
Who's Who from the Alzheimer's Association
Founded in 1997, Elderwise creates space for adults to age well through their adult day program, outreach programs, and special events held around the Puget Sound. Elderwise invites adults living with memory loss to creatively and meaningfully engage with each other through art, discussion, movement, and shared meals.
At the Memory Hub, Elderwise offers their renowned arts-based adult day program 2 days per week. Visit: Elderwise Day Program
Who's Who from Elderwise
Full Life Care is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with chronic illness and disabilities and supporting caregivers. Since the 1970s, they have helped thousands of individuals preserve their dignity, maintain their independence, and stay engaged in the community. They are a multifaceted organization with a range of programs throughout the Puget Sound, from homecare to adult day health services. At the Memory Hub, Full Life Care provides dementia caregiver education, offering their evidence-based STAR-Full Life course. Visit: Dementia Training for Family Caregivers