Category Archives: Dementia

Tracking King County seniors (and their brains) for clues to dementia and Alzheimer’s

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

You may have seen the article in the Seattle Times’ Pacific NW on Sunday, but if you missed it you can read it by clicking here! The ACT study reminds us to exercise, control diabetes and hypertension and to keep … Continue reading →

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Tracking King County seniors (and their brains) for clues to dementia and Alzheimer’s

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Jim deMaine

 By Sandi Doughton Seattle Times staff reporter AT THE AGE of 92, Betty Roberson’s vision might be blurred, but her mind is sharp. When she’s not flipping through audio versions of The New Yorker, Foreign Affairs and other magazines, she’s been … Continue reading →

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Eric Larsen – Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) research study

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Anyone can join Kaiser’s Senior Caucus tomorrow for its Friday, April 14th webinar that will be held from 10:00 am – 11:30 am. The Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/91840672295. Eric Larson will be discussing his research on the aging brain … Continue reading →

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Landmark Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) Study

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Jim deMaine

from Put B: The KP Senior Caucus is open to anyone who wants to Zoom in.  The speaker and the topic described below might be of interest to a good many Skyline residents. Click here to join the Zoom meeting … Continue reading →

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News from the Memory Hub

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Jim deMaine

A lifelong passion for creative agingThe Frye Art Museum’s quarterly blog post features UW Medicine’s Kris Rhoads, PhD. He talks about his passion for creative aging and connection with the Frye, the Memory and Brain Wellness Center, and the Memory Hub. Kris … Continue reading →

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Maude’s Awards Recognize and Reward Innovative Dementia Care – a program of the Richard and Maude Ferry Foundation

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Posted in AgeWise King County. The application period for 2023 Maude’s Awards is now open. Now in its fourth year, Maude’s Awards was developed to gather and share innovations that will enrich the quality of life for persons living with … Continue reading →

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Dementia Friendly Seattle – Fri 4/28, 2023, 7:30pm

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Jim deMaine

4/28 at 7:30 PM | $5-20 sliding scale | In-Person and LivestreamTown Hall Seattle and Center for Creative Aging PresentDementia Friendly Seattle   Did you know the Puget Sound region is known as a place where people with Dementia are respected, welcomed, … Continue reading →

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Pioneers in Aging – Speaker Series (on-line)

Posted on March 22, 2023 by Jim deMaine

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Quarterly edition of the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Hello readers! The UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, in partnership with the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, is pleased to bring you the Spring 2023 edition of Dimensions!  In this issue: The Memory Hub: One Year In! Sleep and Dementia Risk … Continue reading →

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Pioneers in Aging Series from the King County Library System

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Here’s a link that will get you to the PIONEERS IN AGING series. The presentations are on Zoom but you will need to register separately for each talk, on Mondays at noon. April 24, Maria Kliavkoff, “Creating Compassionate Grief Communities” … Continue reading →

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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MEMORY HUB

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Do you enjoy hospitality and connecting with people? Would you like to be part of building a welcoming and vibrant community center for people with memory loss and their families, here on First Hill? Join the team at the new … Continue reading →

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Support for memory loss

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Jim deMaine

The UW Memory and Brain Wellness Clinic is open for the needs of our patients, including visits by phone, video conference, or in person. If you have an upcoming appointment, you will be contacted beforehand to explore what visit format is best. Please check … Continue reading →

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A nearby incredible resource – The Memory Hub

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Jim deMaine

This week marked an exciting transition for the Memory Hub! Since March 2022 we have been open for scheduled activities and events – but as of this week, we are now have public open hours from 9 a.m. – 3 … Continue reading →

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Visit the nearby Memory Hub

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Jim deMaine
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Assisted living too often fails older, sicker residents, report says

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thanks to Diana C – Published in the Washington Post Assisted-living communities too often fail to meet the needs of older people and should focus more on residents’ medical and mental health concerns, according to a recent report by a diverse panel … Continue reading →

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A French Village’s Radical Vision of a Good Life with Alzheimer’s

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Jim deMaine

by Marion Renault in The New Yorker Four years ago, I spent a morning cooking couscous with my grandmother Denise near Grenoble, France, where she has lived most of her life. We peeled carrots and turnips, seared lamb and chicken, … Continue reading →

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A Neurologist’s Tips to Protect Your Memory

Posted on November 19, 2022 by Jim deMaine

A new book by a renowned brain expert says there are a few simple things we can do to prevent memory decline as we age. As we age, our memory declines. This is an ingrained assumption for many of us; … Continue reading →

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The Memory Hub – current information

Posted on November 2, 2022 by Jim deMaine

There is a lot of interesting activity at the nearby UW Memory and Wellness Center. Check out there latest newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/uw/octobernovember-2022-newsletter

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Tech lab at the Memory Hub

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: Great program at the nearby (steps away) Memory Hub on Columbia.

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Your monthly update of news and events from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC)

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Jim deMaine

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Newsletter from the Memory Hub

Posted on September 2, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Your monthly update of news and events from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center and the UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Have you visited the nearby Memory Hub yet and learned about all their resources to support both … Continue reading →

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Caregiver survey

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Friends, Santa Clara University’s Bioinnovation and Design Lab is partnering with Maude’s Ventures to address the challenges of caregiving for patients and family members with dementia. They are gathering perspectives from individuals who have first-hand experience caring for people with … Continue reading →

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Events and Programs at the Memory Hub

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

FREE 30 minute Memory Navigator consultations provided by an Alzheimer’s Association care consultant on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Discuss resources for living well with memory loss or caregiving. Sign up here. Relaunch of the Alzheimer’s Cafe with the Frye Art Museum, 2:30-4 … Continue reading →

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SEEKING VOLUNTEERS FOR THE MEMORY HUB

Posted on August 3, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: We are fortunate to have the Memory Hub just a short walk up Columbia St. They have reached out looking for some volunteer help. It’s a great opportunity for any Skyliner to help out. Do you enjoy hospitality … Continue reading →

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Nearby Memory Hub offers free tours

Posted on August 1, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Thursdays, August 4, 11, 18 & 25, 10 – 11 AM The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street, Seattle This vibrant new space located on Seattle’s First Hill offers a variety of programs for people with memory loss and their families, … Continue reading →

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