By Us For Us© Guides

The By Us For Us© Guides (BUFU guides) are a series of guides created by a group of talented and passionate persons with dementia and/or partners in care. The guides are designed to equip persons with dementia with the necessary tools to enhance their well-being and manage daily challenges. What makes these guides particularly useful is that they are created by persons with dementia and/or partners in care, for persons with dementia and/or partners in care. These documents were produced at the University of Waterloo by the Murray Alzheimer Research and Education Program (MAREP), and are protected by copyright.  Electronic versions of the guides are available here.  We carry complimentary hard copies of the guides for our constituents.  To get a copy, please call (512) 241-0420.

Early-Stage Support Groups & Memory Cafés

Early-Stage Support Groups and Memory Cafés provide a welcoming space for individuals living with early memory loss and their care partners. These programs focus on connection, conversation, and shared activities that encourage social engagement and reduce isolation. Memory Cafés often include music, games, or creative activities in a relaxed setting, while early-stage support groups offer opportunities to share experiences, learn strategies, and build community with others on a similar journey.

Download a list of Early-Stage Support Groups & Memory Cafés