ShareCare of Leelanau’s Memory Cafe opened its doors to the public for the first time on August 27 at their new Suttons Bay location, offering a safe and welcoming space for those with memory loss and their caregivers.
The social gathering, which will be a regularly scheduled event on the fourth Tuesday every month, helps to create an inviting place for people to ultimately connect and enjoy quality time together. Approximately 18 people and their caregivers attended the opening, where everyone had the chance to get to know each other via group conversations. The cafe is the first of its kind in the region, with the other two nearest locations in Alpena and Saline.
After lunch, members of ShareCare also participated in a movement process called “ageless grace” led by Lisa George. The activity was based around the idea of brain neuroplasticity and helping the brain to make different pathways to challenge it versus doing the same processes day after day.
