Momentia Milestones 

Events in the development of Momentia

·     September 2013: First public recognition of ‘Momentia’ as a movement – Elder Friendly Futures presentation, Marigrace Becker

·     November 2013: Launch of online Momentia calendar to keep track of the growing number of dementia-friendly programs and events. Developed by Charlie Reidy, Kavan Peterson, Fisher Qua. 

·     December 2013: First public performance of the ‘momentia rap’ – Seattle Parks and Recreation staff talent show.

·     December 2013: Southeast Seattle ‘dementia-friendly programs design’ process begins; throughout 2014, this group develops the urban farm volunteer program, drum circle, and Momentia at the Royal Room

·     Fall 2013: Organizational changes promote the movement – Elderwise creates “Creative Programming Director” position to support community programs; Seattle Parks and Recreation plans for launch of Dementia-Friendly Recreation.

·     January 2014: Momentia New Year’s party celebrates ‘the new dementia story’ spreading throughout Seattle. 

·     January 2014: Launch of Momentia Seattle Facebook page

·     January 2014: ChangingAging publishes Marigrace Becker’s blog post describing Momentia.

·     January 2014: Members of the Gathering Place early stage enrichment program at Greenwood Senior Center present their anti-stigma project, highlighting their own perspectives on living a full and meaningful life with dementia. They present their project on the local NPR station, as well as at several community events.

·     2014: Various Momentia Celebrations help build energy for the movement. First annual Momentia Talent Share; first annual Camp Momentia.

 ·     January 2015: Seattle Parks and Recreation launches ‘Dementia-Friendly Recreation’’ with new part-time coordinator

·     March 2015: Momentia Seattle Stewardship Team has its first meeting

·     Spring 2015: Public launch of the updated momentiaseattle.org website for showcasing dementia-friendly community events and programs. Managed by Charlie Reidy and Melinda Franklin.

·     January 2016: YES Magazine highlights momentia movement