Memory Café
The Memory Café is a free monthly program that provides support to New Brunswickers of all ages living with dementia, guiding them through all stages of the dementia journey.
Please note: all Memory Cafés are temporarily on hold due to the pandemic
What is the Memory Café?
The Memory Café is a free monthly program led by community volunteers that provides support to people affected by dementia through all stages of the dementia journey.
This program offers socialization in a stigma-free environment and includes an educational presentation on a different topic each month, followed by entertainment and refreshments.
To individuals living with dementia, their circle of care and anyone interested in learning more about dementia, we welcome you to join us!
How it all started
The concept of the café began in the United Kingdom in 1997.
The first café offered peer support. education and support services through regular and informal sessions for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
Making their way across Europe and overseas, Memory Cafés have become a priority for the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick in delivering programs to families impacted by Alzheimer's disease and dementia in communities across our province.
Starting with 4 locations in 2015, we currently offer Memory Cafés in 15 communities across the province.
Memory Café Locations
Doaktown Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Fredericton Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Minto Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Moncton Memory Café (English)
Suspended due to pandemic
Moncton Memory Café (French)
Suspended due to pandemic
Perth-Andover Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Plaster Rock Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Quispamsis Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Riverview Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Saint John Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
St. Andrews Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Sussex Memory Cafe
Suspended due to pandemic
Tantramar Region Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Tracadie Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Woodstock Memory Café
Suspended due to pandemic
Want to get involved?
Do you have four to five hours per month to become a Memory Café committee member? The Alzheimer Society is seeking people interested in being on a planning committee for the Memory Café.
Being a member of the Committee will provide you with an opportunity to collaborate with the Alzheimer Society in the planning and delivery of this program.
There are many opportunities for everyone to get involved, such as:
- Helping serve refreshments,
- Taking photos of the event,
- Creating a friendly environment for all attendees,
- Talking and listening to people with dementia and their caregivers in a sensitive and supportive way,
- Joining in with social activities that benefit the individuals,
- Promoting the café through community boards, posters, word-of-mouth and other ways,
- Attending regular planning committee meetings, and
- Finding appropriate guest speakers and entertainment.