Memory Café NS is celebrating national recognition with a win at the recent Dementia-Friendly Communities awards. | SaltWire
Cassidy said she believes working to make sure people can stay active and connected in their communities with the support they need to age well in place will be major targets. Age-friendly activities encourage everyone to feel welcome, engaged and valuable in their communities.
Musical memory is stored in many deep layers of the brain, Cassidy said, so even if someone has trouble remembering their children’s names, they may still be able to play The Moonlight Sonata. The same questions are asked to persons living with dementia as well as care partners, since both are at risk to feel isolated and burdened by living and coping with illness. All respondents have said Memory Cafés add to their sense of well-being, and 92 per cent feel they add to their social connection, Cassidy said.
The very first Memory Café was started in Leiden, Holland, in 1997 by a Dutch psychologist Bere Miesen. He wanted people with dementia to feel welcome and remain part of the community, so he opened a café with a big sign saying ‘Alzheimers Café’ in blue neon lights. Memory Cafés provide a welcoming space with interactive activities designed specifically for people on the dementia journey. Their goal is to end social stigma and help build communities, she says.
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