Podcasts about memory caf

This episode of VHHA's Patients Come First podcast features Denise Butler, a Geriatric Assessment Coordinator with Riverside Health, for a conversation about working with people experiencing cognitive challenges as they age, an innovative Memory Café she helped pioneer, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact on X (Twitter) or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.

DG had the pleasure of speaking with April Stauffer from the Sanders Brown Center on Aging. They covered a wide array of topics related to brain health, aging, and groundbreaking research endeavors. Here are three key takeaways from the insightful conversation:

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is inviting people living with dementia and their families to its Memory Café in Brook Lane, Kenmare from 11 am to 1 pm tomorrow, Tuesday, 27th May in the Brook Lane Hotel. This Cafe will feature a special presentation from dementia adviser Vanessa Bradbury.  Jerry spoke to the ASI’s communications manager Hugh O’Donoghue.

The Memory Cafe conference is coming up on June 4, 2024 and they are inviting anyone who is interested in learning about living well with memory loss. In this episode: Maggie Ness, Executive Director with the Memory Café of the RedRiver Valley and Denise Tollefson with Serenity Assisted Living and Memory Care in Dilworth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every third Monday from 2 PM to 3:30 PM, the Green Township Branch library hosts The Memory Café. The Memory Café is a social gathering for those with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, and their care partner(s). Each month this provides an opportunity to socialize while enjoying music, games, or other Read More Shared by United Resource Connection March 4, 2024

Until recently, breakthroughs in treating Alzheimer's disease were non-existent. But two new drugs have shown promise in moderately slowing memory and thinking problems for people with early-stage disease. While welcoming the idea of a ‘new era' for treating Alzheimer's disease, how much of a difference could these drugs make for people living with the condition? James Gallagher visits a Memory Café in Doynton to hear about the daily challenges people living with dementia face, and their feelings about the new treatments on the horizon. Lauren Walker, Alzheimer's disease researcher at Newcastle University, gives an overview of the protein these drugs target in the brain, and Liz Coulthard, Professor of Cognitive Neurology at the University of Bristol, explains how these treatments might impact patient's lives. After listening to our “How hot is too hot for human health?” programme, one of our listeners contacted insidehealth@bbc.co.uk to ask how the heat experienced during a hot flush impacts the body. James asks Clare Eglin, lecturer in applied physiology at the University of Portsmouth, what happens in the body during a hot flush and hears about how many others symptoms are actually caused by the menopause from GP, Margaret McCartney. Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Julia Ravey Editor: Erika Wright Production Co-ordinator: Johnathan Harris Technical Producer: Tim Heffer

Today, Lori La Bey the host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio speaks with a panel of passionate professionals who truly understand the power of Memory Café's and the impact they are having on families around the globe. What you will Learn What is a Memory Café? Who Attends and Memory Café? Can anyone start a Memory Café? Are Memory Café's in-person or virtual meetings? What do people do at a Memory Café? How often do you meet and for how long? What is the average size of you your café? Is there a cost to attend a Memory Café?   Copy & Paste the URL Below to Watch the Video Interview https://youtu.be/yhv0-ZfN0s8 Apple Podcast - Listen & Subscribe Below https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Spotify – Listen & Subscribe Below https://open.spotify.com/show/4Fr8hwfUM3uzH8dMEkYrOE   We ask each of our listeners to BE A GIVER OF HOPE by sharing this episode with your friends, family, colleagues, and followers.  All of us can spread hope by sharing resources, tools, and products to help people live a better life.  It will take you only a few seconds for you to make a powerful difference in someone else's life.  We never know when someone might need this type of support for themselves, or a loved one. Join our movement and be a Giver of Hope! Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011. Contact our Panelists Beth Soltzberg - JF&CS Memory Café, and JF&CS Memory Café Percolator - in Waltham, MA Email     bsoltzberg@jfcsboston.org           Phone   781-693-5628 Website   www.jfcsboston.org/Percolator  - Find free resources for starting and sustaining a memory café from the JF&CS Memory Café Percolator, including step-by-step toolkits, PSA videos, a guest artist directory, a leadership guide for cafe participants living with dementia, and much more!  The Percolator PSA video shows a range of memory cafés in action.  The PSA is in the following languages: English, Spanish, and Portuguese.   Angela Meyers Library Memory Project - in Wisconsin A network of 21 public libraries that share in a rotation of offering 6 memory cafes per month. We've been offering memory cafes since 2015. Website   www.librarymemoryproject.org Facebook  @librarymemoryproject Email  ameyers@bridgeslibrarysystem.org Phone  262-896-8245   Debra Sheets - Memory Café Victoria - In Victoria, British Columbia  Canada Website www.memorycafevictoria.org Email  dsheets@uvic.ca Phone 236-562-0240   Karri Brower & April Grimaldi - Memory Lane Cafe - in Henderson, Nevada Karri Email   karri@livetoignite.com Phone   702-670-1810 April Email    April@Multigenmods.com Phone    702-660-1140 FaceBook   Memory Lane Cafe SNV   Alyss Amster - Connection Café - Dementia Spotlight Foundation - in Roswell, GA               Email alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org Website   www.dementiaspotlightfoundation.org Facebook  Phone 678-332-1711   Emily Kearns & Jamie Samaque Nature Café - Dementia Friendly Baltimore County Dementia Friendly Coordinator      Baltimore County Department of Aging, Caregivers Program 611 Central Avenue, Towson, MD 21204 Phone   410-887-4751m Email   ekearns@baltimorecountymd.gov   Tami Hurst - Memory Cafe - with Olathe Public Library – in Olathe, KS  Email    THurst@olathelibrary.org   Maria Skinner - Guest Artist with Ageless Grace Brain Health Fitness Educator & Trainer - Groton, MA Email   mariaskinnerdreams@gmail.com Phone  978-314-2735 Websites  www.mariaskinner.com       www.agelessgrace.com   Additional Resources Great Tik Tok Videos   https://www.tiktok.com/@bewegen.is.leven?fbclid=IwAR1VExhufKXNU7kdNuvj1Y8rst6VrnwT27Sj29lNKECy-BK5QOEghRL4nXU Memory Café Directory for 6 Countries https://www.memorycafedirectory.com/ Dementia Mentors https://www.dementiamentors.org Dementia Action Alliance https://daanow.org Dementia Together https://dementiatogether.org Dementia Map https://www.dementiamap.com/ Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Terri Joski-Lang, the Director of Open Circle of Hopkins, Cora Cromer who is the Director of Open Circle Apple Valley, and Elaine Lofquist who is a loving care partner for her husband Marv who attends the Open Circle program. Learn: What is an Adult Day Program and who attends? What specific types of services does Open Circle offer? What is Open Circles Philosophy and how does it differ from others? What are the benefits for the member who attends and their care partner? Hear beautiful stories from both staff and a family member who has a loved attending Open Circle and how the program empowers them. How leveraging the member's past history can enhance the present; as well as how introducing new things can increase joyful times and help them gain confidence. Where are the Open Circle Adult Day Services located? How is the service paid for? Here Is A Bit More About Our Guests: Terri Joski-Lang has traveled the Alzheimer's dementia journey with several family members, Terri became passionate about improving others' dementia journeys and focusing on what persons living with dementia can still do, with purpose. Cora Cromer has worked at Open Circle of Apple Valley for 11 years.   Her background is in music therapy and education.  Cora is committed to helping older adults find meaningful relationships and providing a space for lifelong learning through person-centered care. Elaine Lofquist's husband Marv has been enrolled at Open Circle Hopkins one day/ week since November of 2021.  The two also participate in Giving Voice Choir of which they are founding members. They have been to Washington DC seven times to advocate for those living with dementia and caregiver support. They also are participants in a Memory Café, to name a few things they do. Contact Open Circle Adult Day Services Website Phone Numbers Apple Valley, MN   952-236-2524  Minneapolis, MN   612-843-4940  Hopkins, MN   952-935-8143  Facebook @OpenCircleAdultDayServices  Contact Lori La Bey Find FREE Educational Resources and a variety of services at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deb Kaul with The Memory Café is on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness to chat about an upcoming event and about her work in supporting all those impacted by dementia. Tickets here or call 701-404-6712See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ----- More concerns about the construction of modular homes in Mallow We hear about a new Memory Café in Bantry West Cork ambulance staff sound the alarm as services border on collapse Calls for on board catering to be brought back immediately to Irish Rail No phone service on Cape Clear for 9 weeks following lightning strike Our Garda File Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Salvation Army's Sally Ann's Memory Café is held every Friday in the hall on Tolhouse Street in Great Yarmouth. It's run by Harry Woods, community manager, who explained more about who would benefit from the club. Before joining The Salvation Army, Harry worked in the care sector, mainly caring for people living with dementia. He said: “The club is open to anyone experiencing problems with their memory, from the elderly to people diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's. It also provides some respite for family caretakers.” The club, which has been running for around three months, is tailored towards stimulating minds with activities designed to activate memories. It's a small group and that means they can work one on one with people. For one gentleman, the club is the only time he comes out. He loves doing jigsaws and puzzles, which he completes in no time so you know he's enjoying it. Harry thinks there is a need for these facilities elsewhere– for caretakers as well as people living with the conditions. For more stories like these, visit, SALVATIONARMYSOUNDCAST.ORG/SATODAY  

“On any day there are 20 different things that I could do, but I look forward to coming in and helping with Chorus because it's a delight,” says Bill with a smile. Bill, 78, is a retired teacher of 36 years and now volunteers with Chorus, teaching English at the Chorus Bull Creek Activity Centre. Some of the students have lived in Australia for 20 years or more and speak very little English. Bill explores innovative teaching methods. “I pursue everything that works and I step back from things that don't work,” he adds. Bill starts the lesson by looking at the front page of the West Australian and uses words like ‘happy’ and ‘sad’ to describe the photo of the Megan and Harry interview from the previous night. Bill also runs the Memory Café for people living with dementia. People with dementia tend to be like people with no English,” says Bill. “They're there, but no one sees them, no one knows them, they're isolated.” Dan maintains that social relationships and engaging in conversation can lessen the effects of dementia. We reflect on episodes from the back catalogue where Louise had explored some of these themes in a two-part series on dementia and three-part series on loneliness. “It's not an us and them or those with dementia and without, it's part of living,” recalls Lou of her interview with Sarah and Blanche. “Social connection, connections to others and if we haven't got that, loneliness plays such a big part on our mental wellbeing, whether we've got dementia or not,” says Lou. Lou is leaving Chorus and for now, we will be taking a break from Chorus Voices.  “We've dipped back into their back catalogue which has just reminded us and reminded me, Louise, of the ground that we've covered, the conversations we've had,” says Dan. “I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge you as not just the co-host of Chorus Voices, but for the leadership and the contribution you've made to the establishment of this organisation, Chorus. We've seen that through the lens of Chorus Voices today.” So that’s a wrap – for now! This is our special 54th episode – please enjoy it and see you when we’re back from our break. Podcast Hosts: Dan Minchin and Louise Forster Opening Voiceover: Ryan Burke Opening Music: “Wattlebird” by Dylan Hatton Music Interviewees: Bill Green and Andy Lau Producer/Editor: Judith Hatton Executive Producer: Meaghan Ferries Audio editing: Matthew Clark Artwork: Maddie Bull Mentioned in this episode: Chorus Voices Ep 28: Loneliness part 1: What is loneliness? Chorus Voices Ep 29: Loneliness part 2: Why do we feel lonely? Chorus Voices Ep 30: Loneliness part 3: What can we do about loneliness? Chorus Voices Ep 38: Dementia journey part 1: Finding joy Chorus Voices Ep 39: Dementia journey part 2: Tea with Sarah and Blanche Chorus Voices Ep 24: A very merry unbirthday to you Chorus Voices Ep 47: A very merry unbirthday: Two more candles Bull Creek Lions Club

We talks with Jenny West the Community Educator for Caregiving & Aging at FamilyMeans. Jenny will share how her organization has adapted to meeting clients needs during the pandemic. She will discuss how they continue to raise awareness and provides educational classes, facilitates support groups,host  Memory Café’s and will tell us about the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program. Contact Jenny West, Caregiving and Aging Community Educator - FamilyMeans Website:www.familymeans.org            Website:https://www.familymeans.org/help-for-caregivers/  Email j       Phone: 651 789-4015 Contact RSVL AD      Website   Email  Contact Lori La Bey at Alzheimer’s Speaks Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

You can stop feeling isolated.As a caregiver for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s, I know that too often it is difficult for you to find places where you can feel safe, respected, and understood.That is why the Mayo Clinic and Eldersource have partnered with the Edward Waters College Disparities Center and community volunteers to help the New Town/College Gardens neighborhood become a dementia caring community.My guest on this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers, Catherine Powell, is an Assistant Coordinator for events at the New Town Memory Café. Catherine talks about the mission and the upcoming activities designed to respond to the needs of dementia patients and their caregivers.The Memory Café is a safe and comfortable space where people with memory loss and their care partners can socialize, have fun, offer each other support, and exchange helpful information. It is free and open to all community members with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementia & their care partners.I am excited to share this information with you about the New Town Dementia Friendly Community and the Memory Café.Blessings

You can stop feeling isolated.As a caregiver for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s, I know that too often it is difficult for you to find places where you can feel safe, respected, and understood.That is why the Mayo Clinic and Eldersource have partnered with the Edward Waters College Disparities Center and community volunteers to help the New Town/College Gardens neighborhood become a dementia caring community.My guest on this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers, Catherine Powell, is an Assistant Coordinator for events at the New Town Memory Café. Catherine talks about the mission and the upcoming activities designed to respond to the needs of dementia patients and their caregivers.The Memory Café is a safe and comfortable space where people with memory loss and their care partners can socialize, have fun, offer each other support, and exchange helpful information. It is free and open to all community members with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementia & their care partners.I am excited to share this information with you about the New Town Dementia Friendly Community and the Memory Café.Blessings

You can stop feeling isolated. As a caregiver for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's, I know that too often it is difficult for you to find places where you can feel safe, respected, and understood. That is why the Mayo Clinic and Eldersource have partnered with the Edward Waters College Disparities Center and community volunteers to help the New Town/College Gardens neighborhood become a dementia caring community. My guest on this podcast of Toula's Tips for Caregivers, Catherine Powell, is an Assistant Coordinator for events at the New Town Memory Café.  Catherine talks about the mission and the upcoming activities designed to respond to the needs of dementia patients and their caregivers. The Memory Café is a safe and comfortable space where people with memory loss and their care partners can socialize, have fun, offer each other support, and exchange helpful information. It is free and open to all community members with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementia & their care partners. I am excited to share this information with you about the New Town Dementia Friendly Community and the Memory Café. Blessings

Episode 7: Living Well with DementiaDementia - changes in memory and thinking that are beyond what is normal for age. It is progressive (worsens over time).Treatment can slow progression of dementia, but there is no cure. It is felt that regular exercise, following a healthy diet such as the Mediterranean diet, and staying socially and cognitively engaged can help prevent dementia. Controlling chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes can also help with prevention.Today we are joined by Deb Kaul, the owner of geriatric consulting service “Dignity Care” and one of the Co-founders of “Memory Café of the Red River Valley.” Deb has a bachelors degree in Business Administration from UND and a BSN from the University of Mary. She also has a Master’s certificate in Geriatric Care Management from the University of Florida. Deb considers the lessons she learned while caring for her parents - both of whom lived with dementia, the most valuable education she has ever received.Deb provides recommendations for living with and caring for people living with dementia:Keeping the diagnosis of dementia a secret from the person with dementia robs the individual of their autonomy. It also perpetuates the stigma related to dementia.It is possible to live well with dementia.Our responses to the diagnosis impact how a person responds to the disease. If they are diminished and de-humanized, they lose hope.How to engage with a person living with memory loss: Greet them with a compliment or information that reminds them about their life. Tell them their story (“That is a beautiful/handsome sweater.” or “You did such a great job raising your children.”) Avoid quizzing them (“Did ___ come to visit you this morning?”)For caregivers: Communicate about what’s occurring. Allow the person with memory loss to set goals for themselves. Avoid arguments with people living with dementia. They lose the ability to rationalize and reason, and it’s our job as caregivers to think creatively to solve problems. Caregivers can apologize, redirect, distract to work around conflicts or disagreements “Live their truth.” People with dementia are living in the present moment, so living with them in their truth/reality can help them and reduce conflicts. Engage trustworthy friends to build a village of support around them. People living with dementia should continue to have opportunities to make friends and maintain some independence. Communicate goals with physicians and other medical providers. Continue to pursue joy in life (both caregiver and person living with dementia).Available resources:“What the Hell Happened to my Brain?” by Kate Swaffer. The author’s diagnosis resulted in “prescribed disengagement” by her physician. She was told to “get her affairs in order” when diagnosed at age 49. She challenged these ideas and has achieved incredible things while living with dementia.The Dementia Alliance International (DAI) - https://www.dementiaallianceinternational.org/Alzheimer’s Association - https://www.alz.org/Memory Cafe- free socialization and support for people with mild to moderate memory loss and their caregiversFollow us on Facebookand Twitter

Episode 7: Living Well with DementiaDementia - changes in memory and thinking that are beyond what is normal for age. It is progressive (worsens over time).Treatment can slow progression of dementia, but there is no cure. It is felt that regular exercise, following a healthy diet such as the Mediterranean diet, and staying socially and cognitively engaged can help prevent dementia. Controlling chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes can also help with prevention.Today we are joined by Deb Kaul, the owner of geriatric consulting service “Dignity Care” and one of the Co-founders of “Memory Café of the Red River Valley.” Deb has a bachelors degree in Business Administration from UND and a BSN from the University of Mary. She also has a Master’s certificate in Geriatric Care Management from the University of Florida. Deb considers the lessons she learned while caring for her parents - both of whom lived with dementia, the most valuable education she has ever received.Deb provides recommendations for living with and caring for people living with dementia:Keeping the diagnosis of dementia a secret from the person with dementia robs the individual of their autonomy. It also perpetuates the stigma related to dementia.It is possible to live well with dementia.Our responses to the diagnosis impact how a person responds to the disease. If they are diminished and de-humanized, they lose hope. How to engage with a person living with memory loss: Greet them with a compliment or information that reminds them about their life. Tell them their story (“That is a beautiful/handsome sweater.” or “You did such a great job raising your children.”) Avoid quizzing them (“Did ___ come to visit you this morning?”) For caregivers: Communicate about what’s occurring. Allow the person with memory loss to set goals for themselves. Avoid arguments with people living with dementia. They lose the ability to rationalize and reason, and it’s our job as caregivers to think creatively to solve problems. Caregivers can apologize, redirect, distract to work around conflicts or disagreements “Live their truth.” People with dementia are living in the present moment, so living with them in their truth/reality can help them and reduce conflicts. Engage trustworthy friends to build a village of support around them. People living with dementia should continue to have opportunities to make friends and maintain some independence. Communicate goals with physicians and other medical providers. Continue to pursue joy in life (both caregiver and person living with dementia). Available resources:“What the Hell Happened to my Brain?” by Kate Swaffer. The author’s diagnosis resulted in “prescribed disengagement” by her physician. She was told to “get her affairs in order” when diagnosed at age 49. She challenged these ideas and has achieved incredible things while living with dementia. The Dementia Alliance International (DAI) - https://www.dementiaallianceinternational.org/Alzheimer’s Association - https://www.alz.org/Memory Cafe - free socialization and support for people with mild to moderate memory loss and their caregiversUpcoming conference: Redefining Memory Loss, Living Well Throughout This Journey. June 6, 2019 at Hilton Garden Inn, Fargo NDUpdate on measles vaccination (MMR)If you received the vaccine prior to 1967, it was less effective. It is recommended that this group gets revaccinated.If you were born in the 1950s or early 1960s, you may not have been vaccinated. Individuals born before 1957 are presumed to have immunity (likely had measles infection and so are immune to further infections) and do not need the vaccine (there are exceptions to this).It’s safe to revaccinate if you’re uncertain of your vaccine history. Healthcare workers who received the vaccine before 1967 or didn’t receive it should be vaccinated. Health pearl: do something out of your comfort zone. “Go out on a limb, that’s where the fruit is!”Follow us on Facebook and Twitter

Today we have Dave Wiederrich the co-founder of KalendarKards, a memory support system for individuals with dealing dementia challenges. Dave will also talk to us about Kalendar Kards investment in designing an easy to use search system which tracks Memory Café's in the United States. Contact Information For Email: Info@KalendarKards.com Web site: www.KalendarKards.com Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: KalendarKards Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer's Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new support group for people with dementia has been launched by Alzheimer’s Society at the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon. The new Memory Café provides an opportunity for people with dementia and their carers to socialise and get much needed face to face support. Memory Cafés provide people with dementia and carers a platform to talk openly about living with dementia within a relaxed and informal environment. The group will also hear from a variety of guest speakers, including health and social care professionals and representatives from the local community, about topics and services relevant to them. The Swindon Memory Café at the Wyvern Theatre was launched on Thursday 13 February 2014 by Robert Buckland MP (South Swindon). The Memory Café will then be held every second Thursday of each month in the theatre café from 10.30am to 12.30pm. This is a free service. For more information about the Memory Café, visit http://wyverntheatre.org.uk

The First UK Memory Cafe Model Opens in the US! AlzheimersSpeaks.com, a leading provider of education and support for Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers, ACR Healthcare Group, The Alzheimer's Research Center, The Minnesota Memory Project, and The Center for Dementia and Alzheimer's Care of Health Partners, today jointly announced the opening of the United States' first “Memory Café.” The Café will give Alzheimer's patients and their personal caregivers the opportunity to meet and provide mutual social support to one another.  J. Arthur's Memory Cafe is schedule to open July 13th in Roseville, Minnesota and you are invited to join us. This segment describes the Memory Cafés mission and goals.    For Further information go to www.JArthursMemoryCafe.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Come learn about this amazing collaboration! What is a Memory Café? A Memory Café is a place where individuals with memory loss and their caregivers get together in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. People can connect and interact with peers in similar life situations. There is no embarrassment and no explanations are needed. Where did the Memory Café Start? The concept came from the United Kingdom. The UK government coordinates and sets up Memory Cafés, which are in high demand. After talking with David Light who wrote the guidelines for the Cafés, Lori La Bey of Alzheimer's Speaks here in the United States asked David if he would be willing to share program details with her. ACR Healthcare Group, The Alzheimer's Research Center, The Minnesota Memory Project, The Center for Dementia and Alzheimer's Care of Health Partners, joined Alzheimer's Speaks to launch the first “Memory Café” here in the US!   Norrms McNamara from the UK will also be joinging us.  He has Alzheimer's and he loves his Memory Cafe Our mission: To provide a social environment which allows individuals with memory loss and their caregivers a safe, supportive, and engaging place to interact with peers.  They named their first cafe “J. Arthur's Memory Café http://www.jarthursmemorycafe.com/ Please note we had some technical difficulties with the beginning of show, but are posting as it is good informationSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.