UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center

We are excited to join our community partner The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration at the AFTD 2026 Education Conference, coming to the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington on April 30 - May 1, 2026.
People diagnosed, care partners, families, friends, healthcare professionals, and researchers are invited to connect with people who understand the journey, learn about available resources and supports, and engage with experts (including some from the MBWC!), to gain insight on the latest in FTD research and approaches to care. Sign up: https://www.theaftd.org/event/aftd-2026-education-conference/

You can learn more about FTD and the local resources available for support, care, and research on our website: https://depts.washington.edu/mbwc/resources/ftd

AFTD 2026 Education Conference | AFTD The AFTD 2026 Education Conference is coming to the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in Seattle on April 30 - May 1, 2026. A free livestream will also be

Bringing Community Back to Families Living with Dementia

AARP highlights our Center's role in the statewide effort to grow Memory Cafes, through free trainings and local partnerships.
https://www.aarp.org/states/washington/bringing-community-back-to-families-living-with-dementia/

Memory Cafes are welcoming social gatherings for people living with cognitive changes or dementia at any stage, along with the people who care about them – including family members, friends, and professional caregivers. Cafes provide a time to socialize and participate in meaningful and joyful programming. Learn more on our website: https://depts.washington.edu/mbwc/resources/memory-cafes-wa

Bringing Community Back to Families Living with Dementia A statewide effort to grow Memory Cafes, through free training and local partnerships

The Impact of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in the Community
An education program presented by the Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter

Featuring Seattle's Aging and Disability Services
February 24, 2026, 9 am - 11 am at The Memory Hub

Featuring refreshed content and the latest insights from the U.S. POINTER study, this presentation is perfect for broad community audiences seeking to understand Alzheimer’s, risk reduction, and how to get involved. We have also invited Mary Pat O’Leary from the Seattle Aging and Disability Services Division to come educate us on how ADS can help caregivers of those with dementia, behaviors and medication management for dementia, and more!

How to register:https://depts.washington.edu/mbwc/content/event-files/Awareness_with_Mary_Pat__Leary_22426_18_.pdf