MSU Extension is sensitive to the difficulties that families are faced with and the effects that Alzheimer’s or Cognitive decline has on their lives. We are providing a space for education and information to assist Montanans in the search for answers. Montana’s Alzheimer’s Association is one of the best in the nation at providing information and a link is provided to their resources. Information is usually the best place to start, this webpage provides links to MSU Extension’s resources on Estate and Financial Planning, Caregiving and Children’s Educational programs, along with links to education on Long Term Care options. The Montana State Plan Workgroup, AARP and other state partners provide valuable assistance with taking care of a loved family member. If you have a need that is not answered through any of the provided links, please contact MSU Extension so we may attempt to assist you in finding what resources you need.

Living Well with Dementia and Mobile Memory Café

A new MSU Extension Mobile Memory Cafe program will kick off in early spring, 2024, bringing social engagement and dementia awareness to communities across Montana.

The Living Well with Dementia and Mobile Memory Cafe initiative offers free, research-informed resources to caregivers and individuals with early-onset Alzheimer's or dementia. Social engagement for people with dementia is important for “living Well with Dementia.” The mobile memory café serves this purpose. Topics covered include prevention, brain health, nutrition, sleep, social activity, and physical health. The program is supported by sponsors, including the Montana Geriatric Education Center, County and Statewide Area Agencies on Aging, and the Alzheimer's Association Montana Chapter.

The Mobile Memory Cafe has scheduled visits during the first week of each month in various communities as the program begins. There are plans to reach more communities beginning in the fall.

The startup program will commence in April and continue as a pilot project through June.

Watch this MSU Extension Interview with KBZK on the Mobile Memory Café Program

Mobile Memory Café Schedule

In Partnership with the University of Montana Geriatric Education Center:

The mobile café (HERB – MSU camper) will be parked in the community for an hour and half long program.

We aim to provide social connection and dementia awareness education programs.


April 1st – Anaconda – 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Parked at the Commons Park, next to the Bell

 

April 1st – Drummond – 2 PM – 3:30 PM

Parked next to the Library

 

April 2nd – Darby – 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Parked on E Tanner St. next to the Library

 

April 2nd – Hamilton – 2 PM – 3:30 PM

Parked on 4th St Next to the Library

 

April 3rd – Polson – 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Parked on Main St next to the Library

 

April 3rd – Ronan – 2 PM – 4 PM

At the Senior Center inside the building

 

April 4th – Libby – 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Parked on W. 6th St. next to the Library

 

April 4th – Kalispell 2 PM – 3:30 PM

Temp schedule: on 1st Ave Across from the Library. May change based on registration

 

April 5th – Helena 2 PM – 3:30 PM

On 1st Ave next to the library.

 

April 11th – Butte 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location – In front of the library

 

April 20th – Roundup 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Location In front of the MSU Extension Office

 

April 30th – Darby – 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Parked on E Tanner St. next to the Library

 

April 30th- Hamilton– 2 PM – 3:30 PM

Parked on 4th St Next to the Library

 

May 1st and June 5th– Polson – 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Parked on Main St next to the Library

 

May 1st and June 5th – Ronan – 2 PM – 4 PM

At the Senior Center inside the building

 

May 2nd and June 6th – Libby – 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Parked on W. 6th St. next to the Library

 

May 2nd and June 6th– Kalispell 2 PM – 3:30 PM

Temp schedule: on 1st Ave Across from the Library. May change based on registration

 

May 3rd and June 7th – Helena 1 PM – 2:30 PM

On 1st Ave next to the library.

 

May 6th and June 3rd – Deer Lodge – 10 AM – 11:30 AM

 

May 6th and June 3rd – Drummond – 2 PM – 3:30 PM

Parked next to the Library

 

May 7th and June 4th - Phillipsburg 10 AM - 11:30 AM

 

May 7th and June 4th – Anaconda – 2PM – 3:30 PM

Parked at the Commons Park, next to the Bell

 

Other Partners include the Alzheimer’s Association- Montana Chapter.

 

TO register for the free event, contact: Dan Koltz 406-994-4351 or email: daniel.koltz@montana.edu

 

For more information on Gerontology Programs at MSU and MSU Extension please contact: 

Dan Koltz, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development & Community Health
Gerontology Specialist, MSU Extension

Herrick Hall
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 59717-3540
406-994-4351
daniel.koltz@montana.edu