MemoryCare

06/05/2026

Last chance to get in on our summer session of Caregiver College! This six-part live class is available through ZOOM online or you can come in person to The SECU Center for MemoryCare in Asheville. We will join every Thursday, June 11- July 16 from 2-5pm to explore a different topic of interest to caregivers of those living with dementia. Register at this link:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1A2HfJYoQ7Odiggpu7MY-Q #/registration

05/18/2026

Thank you to Dave and Sandy Stone for a wonderful afternoon at Frog Level Brewery in Waynesville. Dave’s sculptures were selling like hotcakes to support MemoryCare!

05/15/2026

Tomorrow!

Artist Dave Stone will be having a show of his original art at Frog Level Brewing Company on May 16, with proceeds generously going to MemoryCare. Come check it out!

05/12/2026

Join us Thursday, May 21 from 2:00–3:30 PM for an free online program about Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).
Our Medical Director, Dr. Gordon, will explore the signs, symptoms, and challenges of FTD, while also offering insight for caregivers and families navigating this diagnosis. The program will include information inspired by The Unexpected Journey, the book by Emma Heming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, about her family’s experience with FTD and caregiving.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QtDcEh5aQwmzKTyz8oYm8w #/registration

05/07/2026

Artist Dave Stone will be having a show of his original art at Frog Level Brewing Company on May 16, with proceeds generously going to MemoryCare. Come check it out!

05/06/2026

Thursday, May 14 from 2-3:30 pm, Sean Simonds from Movement For Life will be virtually presenting Steady & Strong: Practical Fall Prevention for Everyday Caregiving. Learn how to spot common hazards, support safer movement, and use strength and balance techniques to stay steady and strong. This FREE Deep Dive is ideal for both family and professional caregivers looking to boost safety in everyday care. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CHfEUhHvS3qZYeEAvKVL4Q #/registration

05/05/2026

There is still time to sign up for our first Deep Dive of the season! This Thursday, May 7th from 2:00-3:30 pm, Dr. Della Simon will be presenting The Ins and Outs of Lewy Body Dementia. This online only session aims to help caregivers understand key symptoms, common challenges, and effective strategies for support, offering guidance to navigate this complex condition.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/TfS2jkLgR0mJ2IhxalV3Jw #/registration

04/26/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/17/well/mind/medications-dementia-risk-decrease.html?unlocked_article_code=1.d1A.cegn.wTE8gectazdu&smid=nytcore-ios-share

Some vaccines, along with heart medications and other drugs, appear to have a protective benefit.

04/22/2026

Join us for a discussion of The Impossible Journey, Emma Willis's memoir that offers practical wisdom on finding strength and hope and caring for yourself while supporting a loved one with dementia. As Dr. Gordon explores the wisdom imparted in the book, audience members may participate as much or as little as they wish. Reading the book is not required to attend. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QtDcEh5aQwmzKTyz8oYm8w #/registration

04/09/2026

https://medschool.duke.edu/news/nasal-swab-test-spots-early-alzheimers-signals

Read the story on the Duke Health newsroom.