Memory Care Consulting Services
Empowerment, engagement, dignity.
At AgingIN℠, we see individuals living with dementia as creative, resourceful, and “more than.” We embrace dementia as a shift in the way a person experiences the world around them. Our team helps you create memory care environments that are stimulating, safe, and deeply respectful of the individual’s continuing identity, agency, and ability to communicate.
Guided by Science, Grounded in Dignity.
People living with dementia can express their preferences, make decisions, and communicate their desires—if only they are given the time, respect, and support to do so.
— Liza Behrens, PhD, RN
Individuals with dementia are still here. We simply have to meet them differently.
The Best Life Memory Care Model
AgingIN’s Best Life model of memory care is built around possibility, not limitation. Created in 2017, Best Life is a unique and holistic dementia care approach that helps people and organizations support those living with dementia to have rich and rewarding lives.
Best Life helps people experience meaning, agency, and connection—every single day.
The four principles of Best Life are:
- Power of Normal: Best Life strives to create a culture of normalcy that enables individuals to live in the least restrictive environment possible and experience culturally typical activities.
- Focus on Retained Abilities: Best Life focuses on the value of providing people living with dementia the ability to experience real relationships with pets, nature, and people of all ages.
- Dignity of Risk: Best Life illuminates the reality that there is dignity in ensuring the right of individuals to take risks.
- Advocacy: Best Life advocates people living with dementia to have expanded experiences and choices, as well as the right to rehabilitation.
Beyond Locked Doors.
Imagine a dementia care community where each person’s uniqueness is valued, deep relationships flourish, and differences are embraced. These concepts are the foundation of a dementia-inclusive community.
Grounded in the teachings of leading dementia care experts Jennifer Carson, PhD, and Allen Power, MD, AgingIN advocates for dementia care communities that are not only inclusive but also where care partners work proactively to support well-being and uphold each person’s right to live in the least restrictive environment.
We work with you to open up spaces—physically and philosophically—that allow for eal social interaction, fresh air, and meaningful activity.
Where We’re Headed.
The future of memory care isn’t about more security. It’s about more humanity. AgingIN leads the way with:
- Consulting that transforms team thinking.
- Environments that support choice and connection.
- Partnerships with researchers advancing dementia-rights approaches.
- A clear roadmap through our Best Life model.
If your memory care environment could be doing more, we’ll meet you where you are and help you take the next step.
It’s time to create dementia-inclusive communities that support and foster the whole person.