Taking a look back at Amy’s Place Written by Aria Nguyen Please stay updated for edits/updates on this piece Amy's Place staff during the grand opening in June 2025. _ On a Tuesday afternoon if you find yourself in the Target wing of Bellis Fair Mall, you may be met with the echoes of laughter, synchronized clapping, and more than a few exclamations. It would be right to assume the noise is coming from mall walkers, groups of wandering teenagers, or other store fronts like the arcade....

Photo courtesy of Chris Borders Written by Aria Nguyen Updated 5/22/26 at 4:47 pm Each person who walks through Dementia Support Northwest's doors—including staff and volunteers—has a personal connection to the journey. Whether it was knowing a neighbor, helping a friend, or caring for a parent or spouse, in some ways dementia finds its way into people’s lives. For the most part, becoming a dementia advocate does not come with a grand plan, but happens through quiet moments, strong embraces,...

Photo Courtesy: DSNW -- Whatcom County on Facebook By Aria Nguyen Stepping through the glass door of the diner, you are greeted by the familiar scent of coffee and buttered toast, along with the quick steps of busy servers carrying trays stacked high with pancakes, eggs, and other staple breakfast items. What may look like a “normal” Monday morning for most people at a local Denny’s is much more for some. As you take a step deeper, in the middle of the room, you’ll see what are supposed...