The Chicago Memory Café Coalition directory is a comprehensive resource for finding community, support, and engagement across the Chicagoland area. A Memory Café is a welcoming, social gathering place for people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, or any form of cognitive decline, along with their families and care partners. These meetups focus on socialization, activities, and connection in a relaxed, stigma-free environment.
To help you find a location that is most convenient for you, the guide organizes meetings into specific geographic regions. You can find locations throughout:
● Chicagoland Area: Chicago and the surrounding suburbs
● Northern: Northern cities of IL including Rockford, Elgin, & Aurora
● Southern: Includes southern cities such as Geneva & Sterling
● Central: Cities of Central, IL including Springfield and Bradley.
● Virtual: For virtual options across the state
● West Side: Including city neighborhoods and western suburbs.
Access the full directory here.


