Sustaining Community Support for Families Affected by Dementia: The Memory Café Initiative in Rural British Columbia

The Memory Café model demonstrates a scalable, community-driven approach to dementia-friendly initiatives. By fostering partnerships, leveraging resources, and engaging stakeholders, community organizations can build sustainable support systems for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Future efforts will explore digital engagement and volunteer training to expand impact.

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Alzheimer s & Dementia
Published
2025-12-01
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https://doi.org/10.1002/alz70860_106762
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Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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Sustaining Community Support for Families Affected by Dementia: The Memory Café Initiative in Rural British Columbia

Eric Ping Hung Li, Barb Stewart, Donna Benson
Alzheimer s & Dementia
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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Sustaining Community Support for Families Affected by Dementia: The Memory Café Initiative in Rural British Columbia

Eric Ping Hung Li, Barb Stewart, Donna Benson
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Abstract

The Memory Café model demonstrates a scalable, community-driven approach to dementia-friendly initiatives. By fostering partnerships, leveraging resources, and engaging stakeholders, community organizations can build sustainable support systems for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Future efforts will explore digital engagement and volunteer training to expand impact.

Alzheimer s & DementiaVol. 21(S6)
Penticton Regional Hospital (CA), New Brunswick Health Research Foundation (CA), Okanagan University College (CA)
Openalex Percentile: Top 36%
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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