New Memory Cafe For Caregivers

Erie County Caregiver Coalition launches monthly Memory Café events
for family caregivers and their loved ones who have dementia.

Family caregivers often find themselves, and their loved one who has dementia, left out of previously enjoyed social activities. They sit home, wishing they could do something “normal” such as go to a movie or out with friends, but that may no longer be possible if dementia has taken away their loved ones’ ability to function comfortably and appropriately in a social setting.  Memory Cafés are a place where family caregivers and their memory impaired loved ones can gather for shared fun activities.  Caregivers will be able to join their family member in planned activities, or take a few minutes to sit back, relax and chat with others who understand the responsibilities of caregiving. There is no cost.  Refreshments are provided and friendships will be made in a low stress, dementia friendly setting.   A Memory Café afternoon and a Memory Café Movie will be held each month at Weinberg Campus in Amherst and at Our Lady of Victory Senior Neighborhood in Lackawanna.   For more information, call Erie County Department of Senior Services: (716) 858-2177 or e-mail: caregiver@erie.gov.  A flier listing the dates and times for 2012 can be downloaded under the Caregiving tab at: www2.erie.gov/seniorservices.