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
“That Extra Layer of Care”: Spotlight on Tonya Clegg, Volunteer Services Manager at Harborview Medical Center
Learn about Tonya Clegg's effort to revitalize volunteerism at Harborview after the pandemic and why volunteers are so important to operations in the hospital and in non-clinical spaces like the Memory Hub.
Maude’s Garden wins a national award!
Maude’s Garden at the Memory Hub has been awarded the 2025 Therapeutic Garden Design Award from the American Horticultural Therapy Association. A project of the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, this welcoming green space promotes sensory exploration, social connection, and emotional well-being for people living with memory loss or dementia.
Technology’s Role in Supporting Communication for People Living with Dementia
Many care partners wonder how to keep those connections with their loved ones strong. While technology can’t solve every challenge, it can help people stay in touch, feel included, and remain safe. In this article, we’ll share how you can use technology to help your loved one continue to experience the benefits of social connection.
Emerging Findings in Alzheimer’s and Brain Health at AAIC 2025
Lifestyle interventions in the U.S. POINTER Study improved memory and thinking in older adults at risk of cognitive decline.
A Web Resource for Youth with Loved Ones Affected by the Disease
When Makena Crosser's grandfather was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, she discovered that there weren’t a lot of supportive resources dedicated to youth with loved ones affected by the disease. Now Makena, who is a student at Bainbridge High School ('26), has created a website, Navigating Alzheimer's: A Resource for Youth. She gained perspective from a UW ADRC expert for this project.
Dementia Friends Washington Expands Outreach with First Vietnamese Session
With over 103,000 Vietnamese Americans living in Washington and Vietnamese ranked among the most commonly spoken languages here, it was essential for the Dementia Friends program materials to be translated and culturally adapted into Vietnamese for this population.
Spotlight
Dementia-Friendly Community Conference October 27!
This event is for anyone who wants to make their communities more dementia-friendly, including people with dementia, family caregivers, and professionals across a wide spectrum of fields! Join us to connect with others, be inspired by innovative models, and gain practical tools for making your community more dementia-friendly!
Upcoming Events
Virtual Caregiver Forum (Waitlist)
Monday, October 27, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program is Currently Full; Join the Waitlist. In this group, 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.
Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Building Momentum
Monday, October 27, 2025 10:00am - 4:30pm
Tukwila Community Center
This event is for anyone who wants to make their communities more dementia-friendly, including people with dementia, family caregivers, and professionals across a wide spectrum of fields. Join us to connect with others, be inspired by innovative models, and gain practical tools for making your community more dementia-friendly!
Atypical Parkinson’s Support Group
Monday, October 27, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual
Mutual support for people with CBD, PSP, MSA, and their care partners and loved ones.