Commentary: Building connection and care at the Old Friends Club | Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

Perham begins Memory Cafe, and starts with a full house

PERHAM, Minn. — On Thursday afternoon, April 24, a new program launched in Perham and quickly exceeded expectations. Designed for those living with dementia and their caregivers, the Memory Cafe offers a place of connection, support and understanding. Inside a church kitchen, volunteers assembled ham and cheese sandwiches ahead of the inaugural gathering. Soon, attendees began arriving. Organizers initially expected about a dozen participants. …

Commentary: Building connection and care at the Old Friends Club | Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber

The club will provide relief to those caring for a friend or family member living with dementia.

Exergames bring people with dementia into motion – and improve concentration.