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What is a Memory Cafe?The Memory Cafe concept originated in England and has been expanding across the world. A Memory Cafe is a casual social meeting venue for those with progressive memory or cognitive impairment** and their caregivers, family and friends. It is an opportunity to provide information, resources and fellowship. **mild cognitive impairment (MCI), Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, frontal temporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, etc. A Memory Cafe is not a support group or an adult daycare program, nor does it provide medical care. Memory Cafe is free. There may be a small fee for refreshments. Memory Cafe locationsWe currently offer/partner on three Memory Cafes in the metro Washington region. If you are interested in starting a Memory Cafe in your community, please contact Dr. Candice Rettie at crettie@alz.org or 703.766.9006. MARYLAND No Memory Cafes at this time VIRGINIA Fairfax County
Loudoun County
WASHINGTON, DC
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