Introduction
Inspired Memory Care (IMC) is a New York City-based training and consulting firm founded in 2016 on the belief that individuals living with cognitive change and their care-partners are valued and valuable members of society.
As such, they should have access to life-enriching, esteembuilding experiences, pursuing their passions each day. Stigma (and staffing) often limit the vision of what is possible for people living with cognitive change due to Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.
IMC provides programming, training and program development consultation to support care teams with bridging the gap gracefully and efficiently to create quality of life for anyone touched by cognitive change, and the members of their care teams.
Our Main Goals
To introduce programs that work! We have spent years training teams on engagement best practices. We have some tried and true signature programs to get us started.
To empower. We work within an empowerment framework to develop an offering that reflects the strengths and interests of the whole community (residents, team members, and visitors alike!)
To validate Validating the good work your team does, the contributions your residents make, and the positive emotions we all enjoy during programs is what we do best!
To celebrate Recognition goes a long way toward creating rituals Our goal is to provide positive feedback whenever possible to keep the fun and connection continuing!
Our Signature Programs
Inspired Memory Care offers evidence-based programs, clubs and committees to maximize stimulation, socialization, and fun using our clients' available strengths and resources.
Learning & Discussion Workshops
Join us as we travel around the world, explore famous sculptures, learn the origins of golf, and more with downloadable learning and discussion programs. Each program is designed to promote successful engagement using evidence-based methods to support interest and active participation
Essence Spa
The Essence Spa experience is designed to both soothe and energize residents through programs that carefully engage the senses, minimizing walking about (wandering), anxiety, and boredom. The Essence Spa can be established in any quiet area, providing a haven of wellness, warmth, and gentle activity for participants benefitting from quiet interaction.
Modern Music & Movement
Not your average music & movement program! This program utilizes focus groups to develop its playlist, choreography and prop utilization. Group members collaborate to create a fitness experience that's fun and engaging for all.
Our Signature Programs
Interest-driven Clubs & Committees
Finding common interests across community members and adapting them for cognitive and physical strengths is what we're all about! Have residents and team members with a strong interest in the culinary arts? Are current events waiting to be explored? We support team members to develop participant roles, adapt materials, and let magic happen in the form of truly resident-driven clubs and committees.
Brain Fitness Series
This six session course is designed to support participants with age-related cognitive change with maintaining their brain health Using neuroscientific principles, participants study and practice techniques like chunking and mnemonics to support better memory in every day function.
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy Series
This fourteen session course is an evidencebased intervention designed to support individuals living with early-to-moderate Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia to maintain cognitive skills and social interaction. The protocol has been found to maintain or improve scores on cognitive assessments, as well as reduce depression among individuals living with dementia
Meet Our Team
Nettie Harper, MS, CTRS
Co-founder
Nettie's goal is to continue to offer programming to elders living with a memory impairment and encourage them to live a full life within their community
Kelly Gilligan, LMSW, CVW
Co-founder
Kelly's passion is supporting professionals and family members to remain fulfilled in their roles as partners in care, and individuals living with cognitive change to continue to have their voices heard and talents shared in order to live well.
Jodie Berman, MS, CTRS
Memory Care Specialist
Jodie’s passion and expertise integrate the modalities of the creative and expressive arts as a pathway to purposeful engagement and healthy living
Veronica Michaeli, LMSW
Memory Care Specialist
Veronica's passion is to preserve a person living with cognitive change's quality of life and selfautonomy.
Schedule of Fees
Per program rate .
Discounted three program rate
IMC Train-the-Trainer .
.$1500
Inspired Memory Care visits to train your team on program implementation The rate includes working side-by-side for three visits with an IMC team member. During these visits, the IMC team member will:
Observe two existing resident programs to develop a baseline knowledge of community strengths
Partner with team members for a live "workshop" demonstration of the selected Signature Program (incorporating content tailored to the community's strengths and interests, and teaching concepts throughout the workshop experience)
Engage team members in a return-demonstration of the selected Signature Program, providing on-the-spot mentoring and feedback
IMC will offer a detailed list of suggested supplies for purchase in the event supplies are needed for the program. The organization has the option to privately purchase the supplies or to reimburse IMC as part of the final invoice.