About the PNA Memory Loss Program
Our nationally-recognized memory loss programs include support for early-stage memory loss, opportunities to socialize for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and cultural and social events specifically tailored for the needs of those with memory loss and caregivers.
Upcoming Program & Community Highlights
- Ice Cream Social Memory Cafe – Bellevue
- Mon, Aug 10, 2-3:30pm. Click here to view the flyer for more details.
- End-of-Life Planning & Dementia Presentation and Q & A (Known Wishes)
- Mon, Aug 24, 2:30-4pm. GSC.
- It is important to understand what end-of-life choices can be made in advance of the onset of dementia and losing the capacity to make decisions. It’s also important to give direction as to what measures you do or do not want to extend your life as your quality of life and cognitive ability declines. Join us for a presentation and Q&A. To register, email gro.retnecyennihp@onetsirk
- The Cheryl Hauser Effect – A Women’s Story of Autonomy: Choosing VSED in the Face of Dementia
- Tues, Sept 15, 1-3pm. GSC. Click here to register.
- Join Wendy Longacre Brown and Sarah Brown as they share the powerful store of their mother, Cheryl Hauser — a Minnesotan woman who, after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, chose to meet the end of her life on her own terms through VSED (Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking). Following the documentary preview, Wendy and Sarah will be joined by professionals and experts on a panel to lead a community conversation.
- Crystal Cannon Flores — End-of-Life Doula specializing in VSED
- Robb Miller — Co-chair of the National VSED AD Committee and Executive Director Emeritus of End-of-Life Washington
Senior services and programs are funded in part by the City of Seattle Human Services Department and DCHS’s Veteran’s, Seniors, and Human Services Levy.
Gathering Place
Thursdays, GSC. $50/session.
The Gathering Place is an early-stage memory loss program for people living with ‘early-stage’ Alzheimer’s, Mild Cognitive Impairment or other kinds of diagnosed memory disorders that impact their daily living. This program fosters a strong sense of community while providing cognitive stimulation, exercise, cultural enrichment, and discussion. The Gathering Place runs on a quarter system but new members can be added throughout the year. Pre-screening is required. Contact Kristen for screening: gro.retnecyennihp@onetsirk.
Thirteen Lessons From Those Living with Memory Loss
The Gathering Place, North Seattle’s unique early-stage memory loss program, teamed up with Dr. John Zeisel of I’m Still Here, a foundation promoting a life-fulfilling approach to living with dementia, to develop 13 impactful memory loss lessons. Reflecting their real-life experiences, these lessons offer a distinctive perspective into challenges faced daily by persons living with cognitive impairment. A valuable resource for individuals, care partners, and professionals the “Lessons” are intended to positively impact the lives of those dealing with these issues.
The “Lessons” provide intimate insight and advice to others in the words of those living with cognitive challenges about how to be helpful. An important aim: to inspire a movement towards building dementia-friendly communities.
Living with Memory Loss Video: In Our Own Words
A documentary film by participants of The Gathering Place, Memory Loss: In Our Own Words
Short version film
Watch the full version of the film (16 min)
Additional Programs
Support Groups
Resources
Momentia. An online calendar of social enrichment programs around Seattle for people living with memory loss and their care partners.
Dementia Road Map: A Guide for Family and Care Partners (wa.gov)
Tip Sheets for Family and Care Partners (wa.gov)
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Greenwood Senior Center
PNA Village
Social Health
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