TAG: memory loss
Dozens of Opportunities to Explore Hobbies, Get Information & Discover Something New
Posted in News on April 19, 2023 at 6:00 am
Nonprofit organizations can explore the power of Foundation Directory Online in a workshop focusing on how to find grant makers that want to fund your organization’s mission. Foundation Directory Online is now available to use at all our libraries, making it convenient to do research. Small businesses can explore how to leverage social media in […]
Tags: adults, author talks, business, caregivers, financial education, food, gardening, genealogy, health, jobnow, memory loss, nonprofit, parents, reading
New Stay Sharp Kits Include Supportive Activities to Help Reduce Memory Loss
Posted in Explore and Discover, News on April 12, 2023 at 6:00 am
We recently added Stay Sharp Kits to our collection. Stay Sharp Kits are designed to be used with individuals who are experiencing memory loss or other cognitive issues related to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory disorders. They’re also great for anyone who wants to improve their short-term memory and overall mental speed. Each k […]
Tags: acuity, adults, Alzheimers, books, brain, caregiver, dementia, family, games, kits, memory loss, mental, mental health, puzzles, short-term memory, speed
Q&A with Teri Koski: Finding Useful Resources & Support for Memory Loss & Dementia
Posted in Explore and Discover, Prime Time on October 13, 2022 at 7:00 am
By Crystal Miller According to Alzheimer’s Disease International, “someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds. There are over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2020. This number will almost double every 20 years, reaching 78 million in 2030 and 139 million in 2050.” These statistics are sobering and point to the […]
Tags: adults, ALTCEW, Alzheimer's disease, booklists, community, dementia, information, memory loss, parents, services
October Is for You: Creative Arts, Author Talks, Shred Day, Memory Care & More
Posted in News on September 21, 2022 at 6:00 am
This fall you can explore creative arts and leisure activities at the library, including blacksmithing, lace tatting, cyanotypes, and photography. October brings you some wonderful author talks—including Spokane Is Reading author Kate Lebo—and information sessions about dyslexia and caring for loved ones who are experiencing memory loss. Shred […]
Tags: adults, author talks, community, crafts, financial literacy, memory loss, parents, retirement, Spanish
