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 [...]

A Doll for Grandma: A Story about Alzheimer’s Disease By Paulette Bochnig Sharkey “Grandma’s brain is forgetting how to remember,” Mom explained. I’m a writer and a pianist. About 15 years ago, around the time I retired from my job as a university reference librarian, I read that musical memories are held in a part [...]

Lucky Number 13! Yes, there are now 13 Memory Joggers volumes – a total of 260 fun recall memory activities for Memory Cafes, Virtual Memory Cafes, or for use at home. With release of Volume 13, twenty brand new Memory Joggers are now available! Always a fun Memory Cafe activity. Use them to engage your [...]

Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia By Gincy Heins On the surface, Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia is an anthology of 36 essays about people before they had dementia but it is so much more. Each story was written by a family member and tells about [...]

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 [...]

My Life Rearranged: Musings of an Alzheimer’s Caregiver By Susan G. Miller “Sooner or later, caregiving will touch us all. No one is exempt. A family member, loved one, or friend becomes ill and we step into help, consciously or unconsciously, assuming the role of caregiver.” Imagine coming home from the store and laying your [...]