Spectrum Generations Family Caregiver Program has formed monthly Memory Cafés in Waterville and Stockton Springs for those with dementia or memory loss, as well as their family caregivers or friends. 

Caregivers often say that one of the hardest parts of dealing with dementia and memory loss is the absence of the normal interactions they once had in their relationship. Instead, their days are full of difficult and tedious tasks. 

Memory Cafés are free, informal, and accepting places—a break from the routine—where people can gather for conversation, companionship, entertainment, games and activities.  More than anything, Memory Cafés aim to restore normalcy—and fun—to caregivers and their loved ones with mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimer’s. Rather than focus on the disease, or be a place to vent, Memory Cafés are an opportunity for caregivers and their loved ones to do what they’re able, not unable, to do together.

If you are dealing with similar issues, you are invited to join us at either of these two Memory Cafés. 

Muskie Community Center Memory Café [hosted by Spectrum Generations] 3rd Tuesday of each month 1-2:30pm 38 Gold Street, Waterville   The Good Kettle Memory Café [hosted by Spectrum Generations in collaboration with the Eastern Area Agency on Aging] 3rd Monday of each month 10-11:30am beginning in May 247 US Route One in Stockton Springs

For more information about Memory Cafés or to find out how Spectrum Generations Family Caregiving program can help you, call Liz at 620-1656.