Old Friends Club Network
@oldfriendsclub.bsky.social
Old Friends Club is a network of social respite programs that offer social connection and engaging activities for individuals living with dementia, while providing care partners with affordable, dependable respite and support in their communities.
This Saturday! Come say hello at the Old Friends Club table & learn more about what we do & how to access or get involved. At Sammamish Presbyterian from 10am. More at
www.eastsidefriendsofseniors.org/aging-well-r...
www.eastsidefriendsofseniors.org/aging-well-r...
October 8, 2025 at 12:20 AM
This Saturday! Come say hello at the Old Friends Club table & learn more about what we do & how to access or get involved. At Sammamish Presbyterian from 10am. More at
www.eastsidefriendsofseniors.org/aging-well-r...
www.eastsidefriendsofseniors.org/aging-well-r...
Town Hall this Monday! Highly recommend both these Aging & Dementia pros as wonderful speakers & educators, full of crucial information & resources delivered in engaging ways everyone can relate to. If you can make it out to Seattle, it's well worth it. Entry is $10 to $35 based on sliding scale.
September 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Town Hall this Monday! Highly recommend both these Aging & Dementia pros as wonderful speakers & educators, full of crucial information & resources delivered in engaging ways everyone can relate to. If you can make it out to Seattle, it's well worth it. Entry is $10 to $35 based on sliding scale.
Tickets for the Winemaker Fundraiser officially sold out — thanks to all who secured a spot to support this special evening of wine, food, & highlighting our mission to equip communities to strengthen families impacted by dementia. Donations always welcome at www.oldfriendsclub.org
September 2, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Tickets for the Winemaker Fundraiser officially sold out — thanks to all who secured a spot to support this special evening of wine, food, & highlighting our mission to equip communities to strengthen families impacted by dementia. Donations always welcome at www.oldfriendsclub.org
Old Friends Club Annual Winemaker Dinner Fundraiser! The Menu:🍷 App: Crostini paired w/Bubbles
Course 1: Scallops paired w/Viognier
2: Salad paired w/Rosé of Syrah
3: Duck paired w/Merlot
4: Lamb paired w/Carménère
5: Chocolate Pot de Crème w/Malbec
➡️ Tix thru 9/4: oldfriendsclub.org/tickets
Course 1: Scallops paired w/Viognier
2: Salad paired w/Rosé of Syrah
3: Duck paired w/Merlot
4: Lamb paired w/Carménère
5: Chocolate Pot de Crème w/Malbec
➡️ Tix thru 9/4: oldfriendsclub.org/tickets
August 26, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Old Friends Club Annual Winemaker Dinner Fundraiser! The Menu:🍷 App: Crostini paired w/Bubbles
Course 1: Scallops paired w/Viognier
2: Salad paired w/Rosé of Syrah
3: Duck paired w/Merlot
4: Lamb paired w/Carménère
5: Chocolate Pot de Crème w/Malbec
➡️ Tix thru 9/4: oldfriendsclub.org/tickets
Course 1: Scallops paired w/Viognier
2: Salad paired w/Rosé of Syrah
3: Duck paired w/Merlot
4: Lamb paired w/Carménère
5: Chocolate Pot de Crème w/Malbec
➡️ Tix thru 9/4: oldfriendsclub.org/tickets
Caregiving for a loved one w/dementia is deeply meaningful, but it can also come w/overwhelming guilt. This thoughtful article from Voise Foundation explores practical strategies to help caregivers manage guilt & find emotional balance. Read full article bit.ly/47whjlE
(Image: Voise Foundation)
(Image: Voise Foundation)
Strategies for Reducing Caregiver Guilt and Self-Blame in Dementia Care
This article gives various ways in which caregiver guilt and self-blame may be minimized in dementia care.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Caregiving for a loved one w/dementia is deeply meaningful, but it can also come w/overwhelming guilt. This thoughtful article from Voise Foundation explores practical strategies to help caregivers manage guilt & find emotional balance. Read full article bit.ly/47whjlE
(Image: Voise Foundation)
(Image: Voise Foundation)
The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners put together a thoughtful list of dementia-friendly activities you can enjoy from home. Hands-on crafts to virtual adventures—like exploring the world w/Google Earth Virtual Travel—there’s something for everyone. www.nccdp.org/18-home-acti...
July 28, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners put together a thoughtful list of dementia-friendly activities you can enjoy from home. Hands-on crafts to virtual adventures—like exploring the world w/Google Earth Virtual Travel—there’s something for everyone. www.nccdp.org/18-home-acti...
Unlock the aging brain as we delve into the latest scientific discoveries & advances in neuroscience, new treatments & programs to improve brain health. BECU & AARP WA present a FREE virtual event: Experts from Allen Institute, UW's Memory & Brain Wellness Center, & AARP youtu.be/rUBweWPCxog?...
July 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Unlock the aging brain as we delve into the latest scientific discoveries & advances in neuroscience, new treatments & programs to improve brain health. BECU & AARP WA present a FREE virtual event: Experts from Allen Institute, UW's Memory & Brain Wellness Center, & AARP youtu.be/rUBweWPCxog?...
Need help with dementia legal planning? If you are a Washington state resident and need help navigating the completion of dementia legal documents, you may be able to connect with a legal professional who will guide you through them. Get connected to a legal professional at bit.ly/3TuTHFX
July 12, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Need help with dementia legal planning? If you are a Washington state resident and need help navigating the completion of dementia legal documents, you may be able to connect with a legal professional who will guide you through them. Get connected to a legal professional at bit.ly/3TuTHFX
🎆 Happy 4th of July from Old Friends Club! 🇺🇸 Wishing you a joyful and safe Independence Day!
July 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🎆 Happy 4th of July from Old Friends Club! 🇺🇸 Wishing you a joyful and safe Independence Day!
OFC June Newsletter is Here!
We’re excited to share the latest edition of the Old Friends Club newsletter—just in time for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!
Check it all out today and stay connected with our growing community of care and friendship.
👉 icont.ac/513qx
We’re excited to share the latest edition of the Old Friends Club newsletter—just in time for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!
Check it all out today and stay connected with our growing community of care and friendship.
👉 icont.ac/513qx
June 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
OFC June Newsletter is Here!
We’re excited to share the latest edition of the Old Friends Club newsletter—just in time for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!
Check it all out today and stay connected with our growing community of care and friendship.
👉 icont.ac/513qx
We’re excited to share the latest edition of the Old Friends Club newsletter—just in time for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month!
Check it all out today and stay connected with our growing community of care and friendship.
👉 icont.ac/513qx
Given that it's Mental Health Awareness Month, we thought we'd share this resource from the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. You matter.
May 15, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Given that it's Mental Health Awareness Month, we thought we'd share this resource from the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers. You matter.
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (alzfdn.org) offers tips about how to honor moms w/dementia: Share old photos & music. Adapt traditional activities to current abilities. Flowers improve mood, positive feelings & stimulate the brain. Resist asking if they remember & just enjoy their company.
May 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (alzfdn.org) offers tips about how to honor moms w/dementia: Share old photos & music. Adapt traditional activities to current abilities. Flowers improve mood, positive feelings & stimulate the brain. Resist asking if they remember & just enjoy their company.
May your storms be few and your flowers be many as we welcome the month of May. Just a note that sometimes the sweetest things spring up between moments of hardship. Old Friends Club, a dementia support network for individuals and their caregivers, is here should you need us. OldFriendsClub.org
May 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
May your storms be few and your flowers be many as we welcome the month of May. Just a note that sometimes the sweetest things spring up between moments of hardship. Old Friends Club, a dementia support network for individuals and their caregivers, is here should you need us. OldFriendsClub.org
It's National Superheroes Day so we're taking the opportunity to recognize the folks and families in our communities. We often don't get to choose our circumstances, and can feel helpless in the face of uncertainty. Choosing to do the best we can makes a true superhero!
April 28, 2025 at 8:41 PM
It's National Superheroes Day so we're taking the opportunity to recognize the folks and families in our communities. We often don't get to choose our circumstances, and can feel helpless in the face of uncertainty. Choosing to do the best we can makes a true superhero!
Here's something fun on Seattle's Eastside: a Swing Dance for the memory care community, complete with a 17-piece Big Band! Monday, May 13, 1-3 pm. Admission is free, you just need to register with the North Bellevue Community Center by email (register@bellevuewa.gov) or phone (425)452-7681
April 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Here's something fun on Seattle's Eastside: a Swing Dance for the memory care community, complete with a 17-piece Big Band! Monday, May 13, 1-3 pm. Admission is free, you just need to register with the North Bellevue Community Center by email (register@bellevuewa.gov) or phone (425)452-7681
Gardening activities can improve a sense of well being by providing moderate exercise, stimulating memories and giving a sense of purpose and accomplishment, all things we try to address every day at Old Friends Club. Learn more at OldFriendsClub.org
April 14, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Gardening activities can improve a sense of well being by providing moderate exercise, stimulating memories and giving a sense of purpose and accomplishment, all things we try to address every day at Old Friends Club. Learn more at OldFriendsClub.org
Just reposting a friendly mid-week reminder to be kind to yourself.
April 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Just reposting a friendly mid-week reminder to be kind to yourself.
Happy Mardi Gras! Fat Tuesday celebrates the last feast day of Carnival season, signaling the end of winter & the buildup to Easter & Spring. It can be a fun, colorful day to celebrate with loved ones. In that spirit, here's some fun trivia questions & conversation starters. How are you celebrating?
March 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Happy Mardi Gras! Fat Tuesday celebrates the last feast day of Carnival season, signaling the end of winter & the buildup to Easter & Spring. It can be a fun, colorful day to celebrate with loved ones. In that spirit, here's some fun trivia questions & conversation starters. How are you celebrating?
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller is widely recognized as the first Black psychiatrist and an important contributor to the early research identifying Alzheimer's Disease. www.instagram.com/reel/CLHmNzd...
February 18, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller is widely recognized as the first Black psychiatrist and an important contributor to the early research identifying Alzheimer's Disease. www.instagram.com/reel/CLHmNzd...
Check out our February Newsletter. It's full of info and ideas for families and programs supporting people with dementia.
Catch up with Old Friends Club!
Our February newsletter is filled with Club updates, upcoming training, news headlines and more🌼
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February 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Check out our February Newsletter. It's full of info and ideas for families and programs supporting people with dementia.
Practical tools for Caregivers. Join award-winning speaker & caregiver Loretta Veney to learn strategies & tech that can help. Offered by UW Memory & Brain Wellness Center w/ support from Era Living. Free parking & light refreshments. Register at (206) 616-6035 or thememoryhub.org/event/amazin...
January 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Practical tools for Caregivers. Join award-winning speaker & caregiver Loretta Veney to learn strategies & tech that can help. Offered by UW Memory & Brain Wellness Center w/ support from Era Living. Free parking & light refreshments. Register at (206) 616-6035 or thememoryhub.org/event/amazin...