Wisconsin Memory Cafes, The Government Shutdown Drags On

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In this photo taken May 20, 2015 at Connections Cafe in Watertown, Wis., a group of people with dementia, their caregivers and officials from a local nursing home talk, drink coffee and eat cookies. AP Photo/Carrie Antlfinger

One month in to the government shutdown, with no end in sight, we look at the politics behind the closure and ask where we go from here. We also talk about memory cafés, where people with memory loss can connect. And, we learn about a new café here in Wisconsin focused on the arts.

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  • A Look At Memory Cafés In Wisconsin

    Millions of Americans are affected by either Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, and rates of diagnosis are expected to grow in the coming years. There are no cures available for either disease, leaving families looking for ways to manage the symptoms. In recent years, so-called “memory cafés” have emerged and spread across the United States, offering social experiences and support for affected individuals and their families. We hear about memory cafés in Wisconsin, including a new arts-focused café that recently launched in Madison.

  • One Month In, The Government Shutdown Drags On

    The government shutdown has officially hit the one-month mark. President Trump now says he’s willing to offer temporary protections for some undocumented immigrants in exchange for funding for his proposed border wall with Mexico, but Democrats appear unconvinced. We look at the latest politics surrounding the shutdown, and where both parties go from here.

Episode Credits

  • Kate Archer Kent Host
  • Chris Malina Producer
  • Laura Pavin Producer
  • Becky Debuhr Guest
  • Lara Brown Guest