Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostAwetash Abay, front, right, holds hand of Mary Lloyd and dancing with Ethiopian music. A dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their cultureÕs coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostA dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their culture’s coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018.
AURORA, CO - JUNE 28: From left, Leya Assefa, Helen Malone and Rose Wolde are dancing with Ethiopian music. A dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their cultureÕs coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostLeya Assefa is cutting Defo Dabo, Ethiopian traditional spicy bread. A dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their cultureÕs coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostCoffee beans for roasting. A dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their cultureÕs coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostTina Kirose is roasting coffee beans. A dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their cultureÕs coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostTina Kirose is roasting coffee beans. A dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their cultureÕs coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostTenets Semegn is tasting a cup of coffee. A dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their cultureÕs coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018.
Hyoung Chang, The Denver PostTina Kirose is tasting a cup of coffee. A dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their cultureÕs coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018.
AURORA, CO - JUNE 28: A dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their culture’s coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018. (Photo by Hyoung Chang/The Denver Post)
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Awetash Abay, front, right, holds hand of Mary Lloyd and dancing with Ethiopian music. A dozen of Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their cultureÕs coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, Anthem Memory Care June 28, 2018.
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A dozen Ethiopian caregivers in traditional garb introduced seniors with dementia to their culture’s coffee-roasting ceremony at Chelsea Place, an Anthem Memory Care center on June 28, 2018. The ritual, a mark of friendship and respect, includes Ethiopian food, music and dancing.