Our mission is to provide empowerment, hope, and joy through:

Socialization
Education
Creative Arts
Community Engagements/services

Memory Cafe of the Red River Valley was founded by Deb Kaul and Beth Ustanko; it is a registered nonprofit organization. Deb has many years of experience in healthcare while Beth is a full-time educator. They both have personal experience supporting family members living with memory loss, and are passionate about improving the quality of life for others experiencing similar situations.

Memory Cafe in the news…

KVRR Local News: “Memory Cafe Connects Those Suffering from Memory Loss with Children” 2/5/19
https://www.kvrr.com/2019/02/05/memory-cafe-connects-those-suffering-from-memory-loss-with-children/

KFGO: “When & Where for Senior Care: Myths about Dementia” 1/16/19
https://kfgo.com/podcasts/it-takes-2/939/when-where-for-senior-care-myths-about-dementia/

KVRR Local News: “Memory Café of the Red River Vally Makes Blankets for Kids in Need” 12/4/18
https://www.kvrr.com/2018/12/04/memory-cafe-of-the-red-river-valley-makes-blankets-for-kids-in-need/?fbclid=IwAR0Yut6ChPjRUO5Z5x4f8V–2fsXPTiR7uZA6slr6yfIvwMIFXgDjx13kp8

Fargo Forum: “You’re not alone’: Fargo family dealing with dementia diagnosis embraces Memory Cafe” 6/8/18
http://www.inforum.com/lifestyle/health/4457324-youre-not-alone-fargo-family-dealing-dementia-diagnosis-embraces-memory

KVRR Local News: “Red River Valley Memory Cafe Celebrates One Year Anniversary” 6/6/18
http://www.kvrr.com/2018/06/06/red-river-valley-memory-cafe-celebrates-one-year-anniversary/

KFGO 790 AM: “Memory Cafe 1-Year Celebration” 6/4/18
http://kfgo.com/podcasts/the-drive/955/memory-cafe-1-year-celebration-wednesday-1-3pm-hjemkomst-center/

Generations/Fargo Forum: “Seeing Past Dementia: Memory Cafe offers safe space for guests and their caregivers” 5/8/18 p. 12-15
http://generations.epubs.forumprinting.com/publication/?i=495367

Valley News Live: “Memory Cafe Offers Compassion During a Difficult Time” 6/17/17
http://www.valleynewslive.com/content/news/Memory-cafe-offers-compassion-during-a-difficult-time-429136663.html

Fargo Forum: “Letter: Memory Cafe Open House was Wonderful Success” 5/22/17
http://www.inforum.com/opinion/letters/4270038-letter-memory-cafe-open-house-was-wonderful-success

WDAY: “New Memory Cafe Opens Up in Fargo” 5/11/17
http://www.wday.com/news/4265701-new-memory-cafe-opens-fargo-comforts-those-alzheimers-or-dementia