MEMORY CAFE'

WHAT IS MEMORY CAFE'?

A Memory Cafe' is a safe, supportive environment, designed to engage attendees in cognitive activities to perk up memory. The goal of The Park Forest Public Library's memory cafe' is to keep attendees mentally and socially active, which research shows is protective of brain health. The Memory Cafe' is free and open to all older adults with or without current memory concerns. Guest speakers are occasionally scheduled, and community resource information is available. All families, friends and their caregivers are welcome to attend.

  PRESENTATION: "DEMENTIA FRIENDS"

This presenation will provide support and educate indiviuals about Dementia and how to reduce the stigma so people living with Dementia can feel inclusive within their communities.

Join AgeOptions caregiver and Dementia Program Specialist, Cynthia Ayala as she shares helpful inforamtion about...

*Define dementia *Learn effective ways to communicate

*Learn the 5 key messages of dementia

*Define what a Dementia Friend is and the difference between a Dementia Friend and a Dementia Friendly Community

*Learn how to become a Dementia Friend

ACTIVITIES

Immediately following the presentaion, Please fill free to explore one of our many activiy tables.

Games, Painting & More!

Memory Cafe' meets  every (3rd) third Tuesday of the month.

Registration is Required!

Registration will open at 9:00 am on November 14, 2023