Memory Makers of the Midsouth

10/16/2026

Important announcement- Memories & Martinis is now a free event! Come join us for food and fellowship, and find out how we help those in our community living with dementia!

10/10/2026

Be our guest on November 5 for Memories and Martinis, a fundraiser benefiting Memory Makers of the Midsouth!

10/01/2026

Today is Senior Safari at the Memphis Zoo! Seniors get free admission, parking and tram rides from 9-1! Be sure to stop by our table in Primate Canyon!

09/30/2026

Save the date! Our Memories and Martinis fundraiser is Thursday, November 5th from 5-7pm! Get your tickets before they sell out!

09/29/2026

Part of the mission of Memory Makers is to provide education and training to the community about dementia and brain health. We are excited to announce a new partnership with Age-U-Cate Training Institute to be a provider of the Dementia LIVE experience! Dementia LIVE is designed so that you can put yourself in the shoes of a person living with dementia so you can understand and empathize with their daily struggles. We combine this experience with a deep-dive lecture and helpful handouts so that participants can truly understand more about the diseases that cause dementia, better communication techniques, and ways to reduce personal risk factors. This training is great for senior living and long-term care facility staff, home care staff, faith groups, businesses, students, and family caregivers. For more information, call 901-604-4690 or email [email protected]

09/28/2026

Taking care of your brain is crucial for good health. One thing you can do to protect your brain is to stay social. Being socially isolated is as bad for your brain as smoking a pack of ci******es AND binge drinking, and it can cause a rapid decline in your mental and physical health. Some places that can help you stay socially active include the library, community/senior center, place of worship, civic clubs, alumni groups, special interest clubs, veterans' associations, and many others.

09/27/2026

September is Hispanic Heritage Month! If you're looking for a meaningful way to connect with a person with memory loss, then take a virtual vacation to Costa Rica together! Pro Tip: Make it an engaging experience with tacos, aguas frescas, and mariachi music!

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09/26/2026

Living with dementia can make the world a scary, confusing, and frustrating place, which often results in anxiety and agitation. Changes in the brain caused by disease can also make people perceive threats where there are none, misinterpret intentions, and feel as though they have no control. You can help by acknowledging your loved one's feelings, being calm and reassuring, and giving them plenty of time to do tasks.

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09/25/2026

Dementia can cause many safety hazards. Changes in the brain caused by disease can affect a person's vision and how they interpret things they see, slow reaction times, get lost in familiar surroundings, and forget rules of the road. In the early stages, your loved one may still be ok to drive, but as their disease progresses, it will become necessary to take away their keys.

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09/24/2026

Today's the day for the Memory Cafe! Join us at Hope Church from 1-3pm for free activities, fellowship, resources, and support!