Memory Cafes of Washington

Memory cafes are informal social gatherings designed for people living with dementia, memory loss, or mild cognitive impairment, along with their family care partners. The University of Washington Memory and Brain Wellness Center maintains a registry of memory cafes across the state, hosted by libraries, museums, senior centers, and community partners. Each cafe is run differently, but most include refreshments, music or art, and time for conversation in a supportive setting where a memory diagnosis is not stigmatized. Many participants attend for years.