DayBreak's Memory Café: Connection, Support & Community
DayBreak's Memory Café is a monthly gathering for individuals in the early stages of memory loss to connect, share, and learn alongside others experiencing cognitive decline. Held in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment, our Memory Café gives participants the chance to build community with people who understand what they're going through.
Friends, family members, and caregivers are welcome to and encouraged to attend alongside their loved one, making it a shared experience rather than a drop-off service. The Memory Café takes place every 4th Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
If you or a loved one in Blount County is navigating memory loss, the Memory Café offers a welcoming space to connect — no diagnosis or paperwork required to attend.
DayBreak's Memory Café in Maryville, TN | DayBreak
Program Details
Early-Stage Focus
Designed specifically for individuals in the early stages of memory loss, offering connection at the right level for where they are.
Caregivers & Family Welcome
Unlike our day program, the Memory Café is meant to be experienced together — loved ones and caregivers are encouraged to attend.
Safe, Supportive Environment
A welcoming space free of judgment, where participants can be open about their experience with others who understand.
Peer Connection
Meeting others navigating similar changes helps reduce isolation and normalize the experience of early memory loss.
Paired Support Group
Held alongside a caregiver support group, so families can access emotional support while their loved one engages socially.
No Formal Intake Required
Unlike the day program, the Memory Café is a free and open event to get connected to a support community. There are no requirements to attend.
Frequently Asked Questions
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“Memory Cafés are welcoming social gatherings for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them. A café is a place to have fun together, talk with others who understand what you’re going through, and try something new!” dfamerica.org
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Individuals with memory loss are welcome, along with their friends, family, and caregivers. Everyone is encouraged to attend together.
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The Memory Café meets every 4th Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at DayBreak's location on Clydesdale Street in Maryville, TN.
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No formal intake or assessment is required to attend the Memory Café — it's an open, welcoming gathering for anyone navigating early memory loss.
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There is no cost to attend. All activities, support, and refreshments are provided by DayBreak.
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