Learn how multi-generational living can substantially enhance dementia care by accommodating multiple generations under one special roof.
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Choosing a Home Care partner is an important decision when deciding how to best care for a loved one. We’ll use Regency Home Care, based in Portland, Oregon, as a model for how to make a solid choice.
Memory Cafe Directory is the only resource you need to find a Memory Cafe… but it’s a lot more! In addition to in-person and virtual events, Memory Cafe Directory is home to activities and other great resources. Just about anything you need to find, enjoy, start, or operate a Memory Cafe! What Does Memory Cafe [...]
Many families don’t know they can access specialized dementia care for air travelers. A medical travel companion can provide needed support. Learn more from this interview with Rudy de Kort, a flight paramedic, registered nurse, and the founder of Jet Companion, a medical travel companion service provider based in Canada.
“Tales & Travel Adventures” Interactive Literacy Activities for People Living with Dementia Mary Beth Riedner, B.A., MLS East Valley Memory Cafe (volunteer) Sun Lakes, Arizona, USA When the pandemic hit in March, 2020, all in-person Memory Cafe programming came to a halt. Some Memory Cafes quickly pivoted and started offering virtual versions almost immediately. I had [...]
Memory Cafes are Good for Business. Hosting a Memory Cafe is not only a great way to be more deeply involved with your local community, but it can be a valuable strategy for your business as well. Memory Cafes are Good for Business Coffee shops are a common location. But any welcoming, comfortable space is [...]
A Memory Cafe is a wonderfully welcoming place for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease or any other form of dementia, or other brain disorders. They are designed to include the care partner as well, for a shared experience. Additionally, it is helpful for people with all forms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI.) Individual Memory Cafes focus [...]
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 [...]
2020 is here! The New Year is always a time to reflect on the most recent trip around the sun and to look ahead to the next orbit. Today, I plan to do both. (Hint: the 2nd part is a favor I need to ask… I want you to help me set Memory Cafe Directory’s [...]
