Today, Lori La Bey, the host of Alzheimer’s Speaks, talks about the first Memory Café she launched in the US back on October 26, 2011, and why the group decided to close it on June 10th, 2026.

You will hear how Lori heard about the Memory Café concept and what enticed her to launch one in the US, and the reception and push back it received.

Learn about the benefits the Memory Cafés make and the difference they are making not only to those living with a diagnosis, but to their families, friends, and the community at large.

Find out how and where to access information about the Memory Cafés, along with finding ones close to you and how you can get involved.

If you are looking to learn more about Memory Cafés and possibly open your own.

Below are links to find support for a Memory Café:

htts://alzheimersspeaks.com/memory-cafes/

https://dementiamap.com/

https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/

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These conversations are always interesting.  Here are future recording dates if you would like to join us.

Recording Date            Air Date
July 21st                          July 28th
Aug. 18th                        Aug 25th                                                                                             

Sept. 15th                       Sept 22nd
Oct. 20th                        Oct 27th
Nov. 17th                        Nov 24th

Dec. 15th                        Dec 22nd  

Contact Lori La Bey with Alzheimer’s Speaks

Website –  https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/

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https://youtu.be/IgOuHdmYC50

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Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/23/arthur-apos-s-memory-cafe-living-on-beyond-the-dementia-journey

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