Arthur’s Memory Cafe – Living Beyond the Dementia Journey
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Today, Lori La Bey, the host of Alzheimer’s Speaks, talks about the first Memory Café she launched in the US back on October 26, 2011, and why the group decided to close it on June 10th, 2026.
You will hear how Lori heard about the Memory Café concept and what enticed her to launch one in the US, and the reception and push back it received.
Learn about the benefits the Memory Cafés make and the difference they are making not only to those living with a diagnosis, but to their families, friends, and the community at large.
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Find out how and where to access information about the Memory Cafés, along with finding one close to you and how you can get involved. If you are looking to learn more about Memory Cafés and possibly open your own, below, are links where to find support for a Memory Café:
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https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory
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