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Brighten Your Day With Carol and Kay! Videos can be wonderful therapy for times that are not-so-wonderful these days. The ones below provide COVID-19 & Alzheimer’s advice, and are no exception. These two make a great team, bringing all of us joy, laughter, strength, and a dose of reality. Time very well spent – time [...]
Introducing Memory Cafe Spotlight! Welcome to Memory Cafe Directory’s new “Memory Cafe Best Practices” section. Here, Memory Cafe operators from around the world will share what works (and as importantly, what doesn’t.) We all benefit from others’ experiences. Today’s story has been in the works for some time. While much of the focus is on [...]
It’s no secret these are trying times. Just getting to the grocery store is… well… an adventure. As our society begins to open up, the continuation of safe practices is even more important. Protective, fun and functional face masks should be a part of your plan to stay safe. Fun? Why, yes! Why can’t we [...]
Memory Cafe activities are important components of a rich and rewarding Memory Cafe experience. A Dementia Activity System can help in that regard. The magic comes from the shared experiences in a safe and supportive environment – shared between family, friends, and most importantly, individuals living with dementia and other cognitive challenges. While this has [...]
Memory Cafe Directory is proud to welcome members of Memory Cafe Catalyst! How You Got Here If you arrived as a result of reading Debora Tingley’s announcement about her new direction, you know the full story. For others who might be wondering what this is all about, it would make sense to provide a bit [...]
Are you a professional responsible for distributing resources related to Alzheimer’s Disease or other types of dementia? Do you maintain an information packet that you deploy for those newly diagnosed or simply in need of direction? Would you like it to be easier to promote Memory Cafe benefits? If so, congratulations! You might be in [...]
Learn how a video conference inspired “Cafe Connect” as a way to find virtual Memory Cafes Learn more below, then click here to visit Cafe Connect and find a Virtual Memory Cafe! This past week, I participated in an online video chat hosted by Beth Soltzberg. She is the Director of Alzheimer’s and Related Disorders [...]
With Memory Joggers Volume 11, there are now 220 exciting activities to engage individuals with early to mid-stage dementia. Even those in the later stages might connect with the topics contained in this form of a “reminiscence activity.” 220 (221) Memory Joggers For you Math Majors who are following along, there was a bonus Memory [...]
At the risk of stating the painfully obvious, caregiving is stressful. It is a time-consuming, emotion-consuming, often money-consuming activity. However, it can be the most rewarding activity we will ever know. Reducing caregiver stress is the best thing you can do for you, and for your loved one. Memory Cafe Directory is committed to the [...]
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