How To Find A Memory Cafe Or Start One!    

Lori La Bey talks with Beth Soltzberg, a clinical social worker at JF&CS in Boston who directs the JF&CS Memory Cafe Percolator and is part of the lead team for the national Memory Cafe Alliance. 

Beth Soltzberg is a clinical social worker at JF&CS in Boston. She directs the JF&CS Memory Cafe Percolator, and along with Anne Basting, Susan McFadden, and Sam Goodrich, is part of the lead team for the national Memory Cafe Alliance. The Memory Cafe Alliance is hosted by Dementia Friendly America and was launched in autumn 2024 through the hard work and support of many organizations and people, including Maude's Ventures of the Ferry Foundations, Brookdale Foundation, EMC2 Alliance, JF&CS of Greater Boston, Lifetime Arts, Dave Wiederrich, and hundreds of Memory Cafe leaders who shared their wisdom. 

Learn:
What is a Memory Café?
When and where were they developed?
Who attends Memory Cafés?
Who benefits from Memory Cafés and how so?
How can an individual or organization start a Memory Café?
Who should facilitate a Memory Café?
Is there training to start a Memory Café?
How do I find a Memory Café?

 

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https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YdswLCUrwPPJLUwFEZjgv

 

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

 

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/6/19/how-to-find-a-memory-cafe-or-start-one-160-160-160

 

Contact Information

Website  

www.memorycafedirectory.com 

What is a Memory Cafe?

https://dfamerica.org/what-is-memory-cafe/

Find a Memory Café

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

Do You Have a Memory Café?  Add it to the Memory Café Directory

https://dfamerica.org/create-mca-profile/

Email to Learn More About Our Training Videos to Start a Memory Café 

Memory Café Resources

https://dfamerica.org/memorycafe-resources/

LinkedIn  

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How To Find A Memory Cafe Or Start One! &nbsp;&nbsp; 
Lori La Bey talks with Beth Soltzberg, a clinical social worker at JF&amp;CS in Boston who directs the JF&amp;CS Memory Cafe Percolator and is part of the lead team for the national Memory Cafe Alliance.&nbsp;
Beth Soltzberg is a clinical social worker at JF&amp;CS in Boston. She directs the JF&amp;CS Memory Cafe Percolator, and along with Anne Basting, Susan McFadden, and Sam Goodrich, is part of the lead team for the national Memory Cafe Alliance. The Memory Cafe Alliance is hosted by Dementia Friendly America and was launched in autumn 2024 through the hard work and support of many organizations and people, including Maude's Ventures of the Ferry Foundations, Brookdale Foundation, EMC2 Alliance, JF&amp;CS of Greater Boston, Lifetime Arts, Dave Wiederrich, and hundreds of Memory Cafe leaders who shared their wisdom.&nbsp;
Learn:
<ol>
<li>What is a Memory Caf&eacute;?</li>
<li>When and where were they developed?</li>
<li>Who attends Memory Caf&eacute;s?</li>
<li>Who benefits from Memory Caf&eacute;s and how so?</li>
<li>How can an individual or organization start a Memory Caf&eacute;?</li>
<li>Who should facilitate a Memory Caf&eacute;?</li>
<li>Is there training to start a Memory Caf&eacute;?</li>
<li>How do I find a Memory Caf&eacute;?</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/how-to-find-your-memory-cafes-or-start-one/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/how-to-find-your-memory-cafes-or-start-one/</a>
&nbsp;
Watch the YouTube Interview
<a href="https://youtu.be/FVAWS_l-l0A">https://youtu.be/FVAWS_l-l0A</a>
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-find-a-memory-cafe-or-start-one/id986940432?i=1000713537499">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-find-a-memory-cafe-or-start-one/id986940432?i=1000713537499</a>
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YdswLCUrwPPJLUwFEZjgv">https://open.spotify.com/episode/1YdswLCUrwPPJLUwFEZjgv</a>
&nbsp;
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
&nbsp;
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/6/19/how-to-find-a-memory-cafe-or-start-one-160-160-160">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/6/19/how-to-find-a-memory-cafe-or-start-one-160-160-160</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Information
Website &nbsp;
<a href="http://www.memorycafedirectory.com">www.memorycafedirectory.com&nbsp;</a>
What is a Memory Cafe?
<a href="https://dfamerica.org/what-is-memory-cafe/">https://dfamerica.org/what-is-memory-cafe/</a>
Find a Memory Caf&eacute;
<a href="https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/">https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/</a> 
Do You Have a Memory Caf&eacute;?&nbsp; Add it to the Memory Caf&eacute; Directory
<a href="https://dfamerica.org/create-mca-profile/">https://dfamerica.org/create-mca-profile/</a> 
<a href="mailto:memorycafes@dfamerica.org">Email to Learn More </a>About Our Training Videos to Start a Memory Caf&eacute;&nbsp;
Memory Caf&eacute; Resources
<a href="https://dfamerica.org/memorycafe-resources/">https://dfamerica.org/memorycafe-resources/</a> 
LinkedIn&nbsp;&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/memory-cafe-alliance/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/memory-cafe-alliance/</a>
Facebook
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573920820635">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573920820635#</a>
Instagram &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/memorycafealliance/">https://www.instagram.com/memorycafealliance/</a>
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Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
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Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

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Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

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Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
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