The Memory Hub
New at the Memory Hub! The Balourdet Quartet Collaboration with the Memory Hub for Music-Based Memory Loss Programming
The Seattle Chamber Music Society's inaugural String Quartet-in-Residence, the Balourdet Quartet, is partnering with the Memory Hub and its community partners to embed in existing programs and co-design new music-based programming for people living with memory loss and their care partners.
Maude’s Garden wins a national award!
Maude’s Garden at the Memory Hub has been awarded the 2025 Therapeutic Garden Design Award from the American Horticultural Therapy Association, three and a half years since opening. A project of the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, this welcoming green space promotes sensory exploration, social connection, and emotional well-being for people living with memory loss or dementia.
Memory Navigator Consultation Services
Looking for information or support for the memory loss journey? At the Memory Hub, a care consultant from Kin On Health Care Center acts as “Memory Navigator." They provide free 30-minute appointments in Chinese or English on Monday afternoons.
Welcome to the Memory Hub
Welcome to the Memory Hub: A Place for Dementia-Friendly Community, Collaboration and Impact! Bringing together people, programs and partners, the Memory Hub operates as a vibrant dementia-specific community center, collaborative workspace and training center. Spearheaded by the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center (MBWC), and located on the campus of founding partner the Frye Art Museum, the Memory Hub welcomes visitors year-round to explore what it means to live well with dementia.
What are dementia-friendly communities?
Everyone can play a part in developing dementia-friendly communities or spreading awareness. Visit our page for inspiration, guidance, and practical tools at a local and national level.
Meet Kim Briggs: Memory Hub Front Desk Volunteer
"I come from a background of education and nursing, as both an early elementary school teacher and a clinic nurse. I enjoy caring for others and helping them achieve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. In my personal life, I've had loved ones who were touched by stroke, aphasia, and Lewy body dementia. I came to appreciate how their experiences shaped them and their caregivers. I also realized that being a part of their support system brought me great joy, too."
Spotlight on: Genevieve Wanucha
Learn more about Genevieve Wanucha and her roles in every corner of the Memory and Brain Wellness Center and Memory Hub community center.
Meet Claire Cuccio of the Elderwise Adult Day Program at the Memory Hub
Claire Cuccio, the Program Coordinator for Elderwise, is an arts specialist with passion and experience at the intersection of the arts, wellbeing, and community engagement.
Upcoming Events
Garden Discovery Program - Spring
Friday, May 1, 2026 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA 98104
Join us in the garden at the Memory Hub. Discover changes through the season, engage in nature-based projects, and learn about this public memory garden, created for people living with dementia and their families in this 3-part series.
AFTD 2026 Education Conference
Friday, May 1, 2026 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
The AFTD 2026 Education Conference is coming to the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington on April 30 - May 1, 2026, 9 am. 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 MBWC experts to gain insight on the latest in FTD research and approaches to care.
Virtual Caregiver Forum (Waitlist)
Monday, May 4, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program is Currently Full; Join the Waitlist. In this group, join other family caregivers to share feelings and experiences about caring for a loved one with memory loss or dementia. Make meaningful connections, offer mutual support, and discover strategies that work for others. Participate online or by phone, with a free application called Zoom. Facilitated by trained volunteers with support from our program manager. Sign up the day before.