The Memory Cafe serves residents of the Greater Lowell area caring for someone with memory impairment from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. It is a safe space where you can openly talk with like-situated people without the stigma of the dementia label, with a goal of creating new, positive memories.
Importance of This Service
- Over 5 million Americans (120,000+ from Massachusetts) are currently living with Alzheimer’s Disease.
- The number of families supporting a loved one with dementia will continue to grow exponentially over the coming years.
- The increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s/dementia as families receiving support and members of the workforce are facing the challenges of the disease head on.
Memory Cafe Funding
We were recently awarded an innovation mini-grant funded by the Massachusetts Lifespan Respite Coalition and the Federal Administration on Community Living to launch a Memory Cafe at our Chelmsford office. Through the generosity of the Doris L Benz Trust, we will be able to continue this vital program in the future.