Momentia Milestones

  • September 2013 - First public recognition of "Momentia" as a movement with the Elder Friendly Futures presentation by 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.

  • 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.

  • December 2013 - First public performance of the "Momentia Rap" at 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.

  • 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 fro 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.

  • October 2016 - Community partners host a “Momentia in My Neighborhood” meeting for West Seattle residents to design their own dementia-friendly programs.

  • December 2016 - The Washington State Dementia Action Collaborative promotes Momentia through their Dementia-Friendly Communities Fact Sheet.

  • March 2017 - Community partners host a "Momentia in My Neighborhood" meeting for south Snohomish County residents to host their own dementia-friendly programs.

  • April 2017 - Momentia is highlighted at the Alzheimer's Association's Discovery Conference with a presentation on how to start your own dementia-friendly programs.