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Toronto Star
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Toronto Star
Memory cafes at the National Comedy Center ignite laughter and connection for dementia patients
Mario and Gail Cirasunda, of Orchard Park, N.Y., share a kiss on a bench following a Memory Cafe event at the National Comedy Center Monday, May 5, 2025, in Jamestown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes) JTB flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: : sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false :
Yahoo
03-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Local care specialists launch first-ever ‘memory cafe' in the Upstate
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – Some Upstate care providers are bringing a new concept to the region they said will benefit families of adults with dementia. The Blake at Hollingsworth Park Assisted Living and Think Different Dementia are two partners behind a first of its kind 'memory cafe' in Greenville. 'The Upstate Memory Cafe' provides a community setting where people living with dementia and their caregivers can bond. 'My hope would be that this would be a place where these people can actually find value or have value for themselves in making other friendships. And the family caregivers also making friendships with other people that they may never have been in contact with before,' said Think Different Dementia Founder Lizette Cloete. Organizers told 7NEWS the 'memory cafe' offers a space where attendees play cards, make flowers and do other activities together. They said ten to twelve home health care and hospice representatives are present for each meeting and educate families on best dementia care practices, while offering them support and respite services. Partners in the initiative said the environment promotes trust, inclusivity and acceptance. 'Dementia doesn't have any borders, and so we want to make sure we support everyone in the community,' said Darrian Pennant, a representative of The Blake at Hollingsworth Park Assisted Living. 'We want to give them a space where if they're comfortable they can jump right in, and begin to support either their loved one, or someone else's loved one.' 'The Upstate Memory Cafe' will meet the last Saturday of every month. The first meeting kicks off on Saturday, March 29th at 9:30am at The Blake at Hollingsworth Park and will feature live music and entertainment. Space is limited to twenty families and registration is available on a first-come first-serve basis. Those who are interested in participating in the 'memory cafe' can RSVP with The Blake at Hollingsworth Park by calling (864) 318-9452. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
