description
This concise comprehensive guide offers a detailed framework for creating and operating Memory Cafés — welcoming social spaces designed to support individuals living with memory loss and their caregivers. Covering everything from foundational vision and terminology to practical considerations such as location, funding, marketing, and program design, the guide also addresses visitor engagement and program assessment. Beyond the cafés themselves, it explores opportunities for broader community impact and important considerations for sustainability.
subject terms
Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental
Creative Aging > Program Models
related organization
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute
state
resource type
Toolkitsyear
2017keywords
caregivers, Dementia, memory cafe
program site types
Community Centers, Libraries, Museums, Parks & Gardens, Senior Centers