The Memory Hub

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.

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: 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.

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.

"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."

Learn more about Genevieve Wanucha and her roles in every corner of the Memory and Brain Wellness Center and Memory Hub community center.

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.