Memory and Brain Wellness Center, UW Medicine, University of Washington
Promoting the well-being of those living with memory loss and their families. Exceptional care. Innovative research. Community transformation.
Featured Stories
UW Medicine’s Memory and Brain Wellness Center treated its first patient with the new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab
The drug has been shown to reduce cognitive decline in patients with early Alzheimer's.
Remembering Dr. Ka’imi Alohilani Sinclair (1962-2022)
Our team had the privilege of working with the late Ka’imi Alohilani Sinclair (Western Cherokee) to create educational resources about Alzheimer’s disease and research, along with others at Washington State University's IREACH.
Shared Outdoor Adventures for Resilience
SOAR is the only outdoor adventure program in the nation designed for people with younger onset Alzheimer’s (diagnosed before age 65). Approximately 10% of people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at a younger age, but dementia services are typically designed for older people.
Discoveries Made Possible By You // Fall 2023
For these studies, researchers used data from participants in the UW ADRC Clinical Core, with gratitude.
Highlights from the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference
Dr. Angela Hanson's lab team reports back on interesting talks about what’s coming soon in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Alzheimer’s and other diseases that lead to cognitive impairment and dementia.
Memory and Brain Crossword
Pull out a pencil for the very first Memory & Brain crossword puzzle, created to be fun, interesting—and just challenging enough—to be a good brain health workout.
Spotlight
Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship
The UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center offers a UCNS-accredited fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry for qualified physicians.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Caregiver Forum
Monday, December 4, 2023 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Join other family caregivers to share feelings and experiences about caring for a loved one with memory loss or dementia. Make meaningful connections, offer mutual support, and discover strategies that work for others. Participate online or by phone, with a free application called Zoom. Facilitated by trained volunteers with support from our program manager. Sign up the day before.
Dementia-Friendly Legacy Letters
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA 98104
Join our first Dementia-Friendly program to create a letter about your personal legacy!
S.O.A.R. (Shared Outdoor Adventures for Resilience) Program (10 am - end times vary per date)
Thursday, December 7, 2023 All day
Hike location varies
Reinforce your strengths and connect with others through monthly small group hikes and other outdoor adventures in the Seattle area. This program is for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's before age 65, alongside a family member or friend.