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 10^th, 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:

htts://alzheimersspeaks.com/memory-cafes/

https://dementiamap.com/

https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory

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Join Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time.  We love raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites!  So, we invite you to tell us how you are improving dementia care. We just ask all parties to hold to have a respectful conversation.

Share your dementia or caregiving story. Tell us about your service, product, or tool you have that can help others dealing with dementia.  Have you written a book, penned, or produced a song or film?  If so, we want to hear from you.  Maybe you are working on a research project or have a trial you are promoting. 

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