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Photos by Chris Bennion.

Photos by Chris Bennion.

Momentia is a grassroots movement empowering persons with memory loss and their loved ones to remain connected and active in the community. 

The Puget Sound region is home to a variety of dementia-friendly opportunities offered by a growing number of community members and organizations.


 

Artwork by Elderwise Participants

Elderwise East in Bellevue Now Open - Find Out More

 

Dementia-Friendly Programs and Classes

Some of the current social engagement programs in Puget Sound are highlighted below. Check the Momentia Calendar to see more programs and each month at a glance.


 

NOW OPEN ON MERCER ISLAND!!!

 
 



Next Bellevue Cafe:

November 19, 2024

 
 



Book Group for Care Partners

Music Group for People with Memory Loss





MEET ME AT THE MOVIES

November 16 | 11 am | Bainbridge Island Museum of Art | Free An interactive film program celebrating the wonder of film and its abililty to connect us with life’s experiences and imagination. Designed for people with memory loss and their care partners, this program can be enjoyed by all adults. Presented with the Frye Art Museum.









 
 

 
 

 
 

Dementia-Inclusive Series

Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) offers an award-winning Dementia-Inclusive Series, providing free creative and social enrichment programs for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss, their caregivers, families, and friends. 

A Community Journey through Art, Music & Movement 

The 2023-2024 Dementia-Inclusive Workshop Series: A Community Journey through Art, Music & Movement, is presented by ECA in partnership with SilverKite Community Arts LLC. This series includes seven free workshops scheduled from October 2023 to May 2024. The workshops encompass various activities, including music-making, movement, and visual arts.

To learn more, including dates and how to register, click here.

 

 
 
 

NEW!

MEMORY CAFE IN OAK HARBOR

 

 

 

Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Dementia-Friendly Recreation program offers

Out & About Walks

for people living with memory loss & their care partners

2nd & 4th Fridays at 10:30 am

 
 

Invigorate body, brain and spirit with 1.5 to 2-mile moderately-paced walks in parks and neighborhoods throughout Seattle. Varied terrain includes sidewalks and gravel paths - mostly level with occasional hills. Registered participants will receive details via e-mail

A conversation with the Dementia-Friendly Recreation Specialist is required for 1st time participants. Please contact tamara.keefe@seattle.gov to schedule. Register seasonally through Seattle Parks and Recreation. No cost to attend.

 
 
 

Listen to and learn from persons living with dementia

Living With Memory Loss: In Our Own Words

Out of desire to be advocates, members of The Gathering Place program who are living with memory loss chose to create a short documentary, Living with Memory Loss: In Our Own Words. In this film they share inspiring advice and offer a more holistic narrative about living with memory loss. It is powerful to hear the voices and wisdom of people living with memory loss, and it is hoped that their fiercely open-hearted, humorous and hopeful messages have a positive impact.

Watch a short 5-minute video: Click Here

Watch the full 16-minute film: Click Here


 
 

 
 

 
 
 

 

Frye Art Museum and UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center

Alzheimer’s Cafe

 
 

Join the Frye Art Museum and the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for an uplifting time of social connection! A unique opportunity for people living with dementia, their care partners, family, and friends to enjoy companionship, live music, and fun in a relaxed environment.

Monthly, Second Tuesdays, 2:30-4pm

Registration is required for this free program.

For more information contact Mary Jane Knecht, Manager, Creative Aging Programs, 206.432.8265, creativeaging@fryemuseum.org

The Alzheimer's Café at the Memory Hub is presented with UW Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center. Creative Aging Programs are made possible with support from the estate of M. Jean Fisher, Richard & Maude Ferry Charitable Foundation, and Aging Wisdom. Additional support is provided by the Frye Foundation and Frye Art Museum members.

MASKS REMAIN REQUIRED FOR ALL VISITORS AGE 3+ REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.

 

 
 

here:now - Arts Engagement at the Frye

for Adults Living With Dementia

These virtual and museum-basedprograms celebrate present-moment awareness and new possibilities for creative expression for adults living with dementia.

here:now Art-making and Discussion Class - Enjoy conversation, works of art, and hands-on exploration with different art mediums in this in-person class led by a specially trained museum educator and teaching artist. Six-session classes will be held from 2 - 4 pm on Wednesdays in the fall, winter, and spring.

here:now Virtual Artwork Discussions - Explore art from the comfort of your home in a facilitated, small-group discussion with a museum educator. Artworks from the Frye collection and exhibitions will be featured. Online discussions are scheduled from 1 - 2 pm on the last Tuesday of each month.

For more information or to register, call 206 432-8265 or email creativeaging@fryemusuem.org


 

Momentia Now In Anacortes!!!

 

 
 

Tony Bennet Sings with Lady Gaga

Living with Alzheimer’s and at age 95 Tony Bennet performs at Radio City with Lady Gaga. Enjoy this 60 Minutes segment which aired on October 3, 2021. What a voice, heart and smile.


 
 

Sing-a-long with Carmen Ficarra

Songs of the Stage

 

This series of singalong videos offers a fun selection of popular songs led by Carmen Ficarra, a frequent performer at the Alzheimer’s Café at the Frye Art Museum. Captions are provided on the screen for those who would like sing along. Click here for more songs.

 

Dementia Friendly TV

Allyson Schrier, member of Momentia Eastside Engagement Team (MEET), is co-founder of Zinnia TV which offers a vast array of videos to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their care partners. The videos are designed to provide experiences that not only increase the viewer’s connection with care partners, but also reinforce identity and engagement when viewed alone. The vast array of offerings are sorted under the headings of Nature, Places, Nostalgia, Interests, Activities, Conversation Starters, and Care Messages. They all allow you to slow the speed of the video if it is flowing too quickly and to substitute your favorite music. Allyson is interested in your feedback about your experience with Zinnia TV. Look for the feedback form on the Home Page.