Category Archives: Dementia

“Floating pile of garbage”

Commentary by Heather Cox Richardson I stand corrected. I thought this year’s October surprise was the reality that Trump’s mental state had slipped so badly he could not campaign in any coherent way.  It turns out that the 2024 October … Continue reading

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A frightening decline

Letter in the NYT – thanks to Mike C. At a town hall event in Michigan on Friday, Donald Trump was asked what actions he would take to keep autoworkers’ jobs in America. Here is part of Mr Trump’s answer verbatim: … Continue reading

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My Grandma Has Dementia. Should I Help Her Vote?

By Kwame Anthony Appiah, The Ethicist in the NYT My grandma has relatively advanced Alzheimer’s disease and hearing loss. At 97, she’s still present enough to recognize her loved ones and enjoy our company, but it’s becoming nearly impossible to communicate … Continue reading

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Memory Hub Newsletter – September

Ed Note: Please read about the first artist in residence at the nearby Memory Hub

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The Story Bench

Ed note: An affable friend of mine had this terrific idea – a Story Bench. Here’s Dr. Bill explaining his socialization project. Something similar is discussed in a wonderful podcast on Hidden Brain–talking to strangers on a train.

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Memory Hub Summer Newsletter

Stop by for a visit–it’s only a block away at 1021 Columbia St.

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Brain Health Block Party on Seattle’s First Hill – Skyline is a partner in the community

Click here for the Memory Hub newsletter. Community Stories, Brain Health, News, Brain Health Awareness Month Neighboring organizations come together to promote brain health for this second annual event From 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday July 10, head to Seattle’s First Hill for the … Continue reading

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News from the Memory Hub

Please click here for the latest information from this important resource in our First Hill neighborhood.

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Alzheimer’s Association Education

Alzheimer’s Association Education Third Wednesdays, 1 – 2:30 PM The Memory Hub,1021 Columbia St., Seattle Hosted by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center February 21: Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances March 20: Understanding Alzheimer’s & Other Dementias … Continue reading

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Memory Hub News

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Facing my wife’s dementia: Should I fly off to see our grandkids without her?

Marc Silver (thanks to Helen McP) Maria Fabrizio for NPR I had to make a decision. Would I take my first leisure trip without my wife in … well, it seems like forever … to see our grandkids 2,000 miles … Continue reading

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Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month with a special dementia caregiver screening of award-winning documentary Wine, Women, & Dementia –

Tuesday November 28th at the Murano.

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Enlightened Aging

Recent presentation at Skyline by Eric Larson MD, MPH

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Enlightened Aging – Tuesday November 14th at 3PM

Please join us for this special presentation in the Mt. Baker Room sponsored by your Health Care Committee. Eric is a researcher, teacher and author widely recognized for his studies on aging and dementia, particularly the Adult Changes in Thought … Continue reading

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My Father Didn’t Want to Live if He Had Dementia. But Then He Had It.

By Sandeep Jauhar Dr. Jauhar is a cardiologist who writes frequently about medical care and public health. He is the author of “My Father’s Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s.” From the editor: Please see my comments at the end … Continue reading

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Upcoming Events at the nearby Memory Hub

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Memory Hub news

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Dementia and spirituality — and more

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Memory Hub September 2023 Newsletter

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A lot going on at the Memory Hub

The Memory Hub serves the community with a wide variety of activities and programs to help persons with memory loss. Check out and subscribe to their web site to get the excellent newletters. Click here for information about the nearby … Continue reading

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As Cases Soar, ‘Dementia Villages’ Look Like the Future of Home Care

A new generation of treatment facilities is aiming to integrate dementia patients with the communities around them, blurring lines between home and hospital. By Joann Plockova Reporting from Weesp, the Netherlands July 3, 2023 in the NYT On a recent morning … Continue reading

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Brain Health Block Party – Wednesday June 21st

One of the five stops is on 9th Avenue in front of the Terraces. Come, learn and enjoy!

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Nearby Memory Hub Block Party

You’re invited to celebrate Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month this June! Join your First Hill neighbors for our first annual Brain Health Block Party.    From 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday June 21, stop by any participating site to … Continue reading

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Supreme Court rules for nursing home patient’s family, declines to limit civil rights lawsuits

BY JESSICA GRESKO, ASSOCIATED PRESS – 06/08/23 3:08 PM ET from The Hill Thanks to Sylvia P. WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for the family of a nursing home resident with dementia that had sued over … Continue reading

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The Memory Hub activities – May 2023

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