The Memory Hub
Welcome to the Memory Hub
In 2021, the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center (MBWC) is proud to launch a new initiative on Seattle’s First Hill: The Memory Hub. Bringing together people, programs and partners, the Memory Hub operates as a vibrant dementia-focused programs and events venue, collaborative workspace and training center.
March Newsletter
We have a team spotlight, upcoming events, an update on the effort to spread stigma-busting dementia awareness in Pierce County, a new caregiver resource, and more opportunities in our local dementia-friendly community!
Kick off the new year with a hike in the SOAR program!
Shared Oudoor 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). Five hikes are currently scheduled for 2024. No hiking experience needed!
Memory Hub Spotlight: Kimber Behrends, Alzheimer’s Association, WA State Chapter
Kimber Behrends, King County Programs Manager for the Alzheimer's Association, WA State Chapter, talks about her work with the Memory Hub to deliver resources and free dementia education.
Memory Hub Spotlight: Emily Billow, Seattle Public Library
Emily Billow, the Older Adults Program Manager at the Seattle Public Library, talks about her work with the Memory Hub to deliver resources and what being part of a dementia-friendly community means to her.
Team Spotlight: Ann Mathew, Memory Hub Design Intern (UW School of Art + Art History + Design)
Ann is working as a design intern and volunteer at the Memory Hub while working on her UW Design Thesis on dementia and social inclusion.
Team Spotlight: Josie Beierl, Social Work Practicum Student
Josie Beierl talks about her role at the Memory Hub and what inspired her interest in social work in the area of memory loss and dementia.
Memory and Brain Crossword Puzzle
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.
Upcoming Events
Virtual Caregiver Forum
Monday, May 20, 2024 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.
Osher Center 2024 Cha Chi Ming Education Series: Care for the Caregiver
Monday, May 20, 2024 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Aaron Education Center at The Bellevue Botanical Garden
Care for the Caregiver: Balancing Acts
Tech Help at the Memory Hub
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 All day
The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA 98104
Come sign up for a FREE 50-minute Tech Help appointment at the Memory Hub. Bring questions about using your smartphone, tablet or laptop. Get help setting up an email account or social media account or tips on videoconferencing with Zoom or Teams?