Montana Lifespan Respite Coalition

03/18/2024

A new MSU Extension Mobile Memory Cafe program will kick off in early spring, bringing social engagement and dementia awareness to communities across Montana.

Developed by MSU Assistant Professor and Gerontology Specialist Dr. Daniel Koltz, the Living Well with Dementia and Mobile Memory Cafe initiative offers free, research-informed resources to caregivers and individuals with early-onset Alzheimer's or dementia. Social engagement for people with dementia is important for “living Well with Dementia.” The mobile memory café serves this purpose. Topics covered include prevention, brain health, nutrition, sleep, social activity, and physical health. The program is supported by sponsors, including the Montana Geriatric Education Center, County and Statewide Area Agencies on Aging, and the Alzheimer's Association Montana Chapter.

The Mobile Memory Cafe has scheduled visits during the first week of each month in various communities as the program begins. There are plans to reach more communities beginning in the fall.

The startup program will commence in April and continue as a pilot project through June.

For further information about the Living Well with Dementia and Mobile Memory Cafe program, contact Dr. Daniel Koltz at 406-994-4351 or [email protected].
Or visit the MSU Extension Healthy Aging webpage. https://www.montana.edu/extension/health/healthy_aging/index.html

Mobile Memory Café Schedule:

Herb, MSU’s Mobile Health Camper, will be parked at these locations.

Anaconda - Monday April 1st, April 29th, and June 3rd, from 10AM – 11:30AM
At the Commons Park, right by the Bell

Drummond – Monday, April 1st, April 29th, and June 3rd, from 2PM – 3:30PM
In front of the Senior Center in Drummond

Darby – Tuesday April 2nd, April 30th, and June 4th, from 10AM – 11:30AM
Next to the Public Library on E Tanner St in Darby

Hamilton – Tuesday April 2nd, April 30th, and June 4th from 2PM – 3:30PM
Next to the Public Library on 4th St. in Hamilton

Polson – Wednesday April 3rd, May 1st, and June 5th from 10AM – 11:30AM
Next to the Public Library on Main St in Polson.

Ronan – Wednesday April 3rd, May 1st, and June 5th from 2PM – 4PM
Inside the Senior Center in Ronan
Libby – Thursday April 4th, May 2nd, and June 6th, from 10AM – 11:30AM
Next to the Public Library on W. 6th St. in Libby

Kalispell – Thursday April 4th, May 2nd, and June 6th, from 2PM – 3:30PM
Next to the Public Library on 1st Ave. in Kalispell

Helena – Friday April 5th, May 3rd, and June 7th, from 2PM – 3:30PM
Next to the Public Library on S. Park Ave.

Butte – Thursday, April 11th and May 9th, from 10:30 AM – 12PM
Inside the Public Library

Whitehall – Thursday, April 11th, May 9th, and Wed. June 12th, from 2 PM – 3:30PM.
Inside the Public Library

Roundup – Wednesday, April 24th
Next to the MSU Extension Offices

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