Msu Extension Mobile Memory Cafe
Author: Michelle Mathot, Rocky's Agency on Aging
MSU Extension Mobile Memory Cafe
Michelle Mathot
Rocky's Agency on Aging
A new MSU Extension Mobile Memory Cafe program will kick off in early spring, bringing social engagement and dementia awareness to communities across Montana.
Developed by MSU Assistant Professor and Gerontology Specialist Dr. Daniel Koltz, the Living Well with Dementia and Mobile Memory Cafe initiative offers free, research-informed resources to caregivers and individuals with early-onset Alzheimer's or dementia. Social engagement for people with dementia is important for “living Well with Dementia.” The mobile memory café serves this purpose. Topics covered include prevention, brain health, nutrition, sleep, social activity, and physical health. The program is supported by sponsors, including the Montana Geriatric Education Center, County and Statewide Area Agencies on Aging, and the Alzheimer's Association Montana Chapter.
The Mobile Memory Cafe has scheduled visits during the first week of each month in various communities as the program begins. There are plans to reach more communities beginning in the fall.
The startup program will commence in April and continue as a pilot project through June.
For further information about the Living Well with Dementia and Mobile Memory Cafe program, contact Dr. Daniel Koltz at 406-994-4351 or daniel.koltz@montana.edu.
Or visit the MSU Extension Healthy Aging webpage. https://www.montana.edu/extension/health/healthy_aging/index.html
Mobile Memory Café Schedule:
MSU’s Mobile Health Camper will be parked at these locations:
Helena – Friday April 5th, May 3rd, and June 7th, from 2PM – 3:30PM
Next to the Public Library on S. Park Ave.
Butte – Thursday, April 11th and May 9th, from 10:30 AM – 12PM
Inside the Public Library
Whitehall – Thursday, April 11th, May 9th, and Wed. June 12th, from 2 PM – 3:30 PM.
Inside the Public Library
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