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
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Leqembi Webinar
On Thurs. September 14, 2023, the UW MBWC hosted a webinar for patients, families, and the wider community regarding the newly approved infusion medication Leqembi (lecanemab) for the treatment of Alzheimer's. You can watch the webinar recording here.
Preserving memories and legacy in glass art
Community members Jim and Jama Rand create glass artworks to keep Jim's memories within his reach.
Team Spotlight: Allyson Schrier, Program Manager of Project ECHO® Dementia
As program manager for the ECHO Dementia program, Allyson Schrier has brought management expertise and creativity to this critical resource for care providers across Washington State. Her experience as family caregiver motivates her work. She is now moving on to devote more time to her role as co-founder of Zinnia TV. Her story shines a light on the work of ECHO Dementia to equip primary care physicians to detect and diagnose dementia.
An update from the ADRC’s Data Management and Statistics Core: “Data is the concrete foundation of the ADRC”
We are grateful to the people who participate in our studies on how memory and thinking may change over time. The process of research participation generates a large amount of data, a source of information, on brain health. The job of stewarding this precious data is so important that an entire wing of the ADRC is devoted to this work: The Data Management and Statistics (DMS) Core.
Free Brain Health and Community Resource Fair hosted by the UW ADRC / Feria gratuita de Recursos Comunitarios y Salud del Cerebro
Second Brain Health and Community Resource Fair at the El Centro de la Raza’s Centilia Cultural Center, Saturday August 5th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm! This free event will be geared towards Spanish and/or English-speaking Latino or Hispanic adults that are 55 years old or older.
Hikes planned for those with younger-onset Alzheimer’s
New opportunity to connect with others and enjoy the outdoors launches this month for people diagnosed before age 65.
Spotlight
Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Moving Forward Together - Sept. 19-20, 2023
Are you interested in making your community more respectful, understanding and inclusive of people with dementia and their families? Join us for "Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Moving Forward Together" - Washington's premiere virtual conference on building dementia-friendly communities!
Upcoming Events
Garden of Inspiration Art Show
Thursday, September 21, 2023 10:00am - 4:00pm
Maude's Garden at the Memory Hub. 1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA 98104
You are invited to an open-air exhibit of art inspired by Maude's Garden at the Memory Hub! The show celebrates the creativity of the Memory Hub community.
Virtual Caregiver Forum
Monday, September 25, 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.
Found Object Puppetry Workshop
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Memory Hub 1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA 98104
Puppets have been used throughout time, around the world, for self-expression, storytelling, and social change. In this workshop, explore this ancient art form as we bring puppets to life using everyday objects.