Now accepting applications for the Fall Session of Brain Enrichment Time! Fall Session begins Monday, October 13th!

Services

Home Safety Assessments

Helping you age in place safely and comfortably

As an Age Safe® Senior Home Safety Specialist®, Lisa Gale, founder of Cognitive Care of the Carolinas, provides certified home safety assessments designed to support aging in place with dignity, safety, and confidence. These assessments identify fall risks and potential hazards before they cause harm, offering personalized, practical recommendations to create safer, more accessible living environments both inside and outside the home. By improving mobility, reducing risk, and connecting families with trusted local resources for home modification, this service not only supports the independence of older adults but also helps to reduce caregiver stress and promote peace of mind. Each assessment is grounded in Lisa’s expertise in senior safety and dementia care, ensuring a thoughtful, person-centered approach to every home.

Every year:

Fourteen million, or 1 in 4 Americans age 65+, fall each year. 1
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries among older adults. 2
In 2021, falls caused 38,000 deaths among those age 65+, and emergency departments reported 3 million visits due to older adult falls. 2
Falling once doubles your chances of falling again. 3

Brain Enrichment Time

Evidence-Based Engagement for Cognitive Wellness

Brain Enrichment Time is a structured, 3-hour group respite program designed for individuals living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and mild to moderate Alzheimer's and related dementias (ADRD). Led by a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, the program supports cognitive health through a carefully designed blend of music, movement, socialization, and cognitive stimulation, offering participants a holistic and enriching experience.

While there is currently no cure for ADRD, research behind Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) demonstrates that consistent, structured mental engagement can help individuals maintain their cognitive function longer and experience improvement in mood and overall quality of life. Each session includes evidence-based activities designed to stimulate various areas of cognitive function, such as memory, attention, language, and problem-solving.

Physical movement is another key component of Brain Enrichment Time. Each session includes structured, evidence-informed exercises that enhance blood flow to the brain, reduce stress, and improve mental clarity. Using purposeful, rhythmic movement, the program supports bilateral integration, coordination, and mobility while also helping to improve balance and reduce fall risk. Delivered in a warm, supportive group environment, the experience promotes confidence, dignity, and joyful connection, helping participants feel engaged, empowered, and seen.

Support for Caregivers

Brain Enrichment Time offers caregivers something invaluable: reliable, guilt-free respite. Whether you use this time for a doctor's appointment, self-care, errands, or simply to rest, you can do so with peace of mind, knowing your loved one is receiving compassionate, professional care in a safe and engaging environment.

Caregiver well-being matters. Regular respite helps reduce stress and burnout, allowing you to return to your caregiving role feeling more balanced and supported.

In addition to respite, Brain Enrichment Time provides practical education and tools to help you better understand dementia-related changes. Through personalized guidance, community resources, and a supportive environment, we help build your confidence and capacity as a caregiver so you're not navigating this journey alone.

Memory Care Café

Sharing moments and supporting minds

The Memory Care Café is a welcoming, stigma-free gathering place for individuals living with mild cognitive impairment or mild to moderate dementia and their care partners or family members. Designed to foster connection, reduce isolation, and promote joy, the cafe offers a relaxed environment where participants can socialize, enjoy light refreshments, and take part in simple, meaningful activities.

Each session may include music, art, games, conversation prompts, or guest facilitators - all centered around creating a space of dignity, inclusion, and mutual support. There are no clinical assessments or expectations - just a chance to be together, share experiences, and enjoy the moment.

Whether you're a caregiver looking to connect with others or a person living with memory loss seeking community, the Memory Care Café is a place where you are understood and welcomed.

The Virtual Dementia Tour®

Changing perspectives and deepening empathy

The Virtual Dementia Tour® is a powerful, evidence-based experience that allows participants to momentarily step into the world of someone living with dementia. Through a series of carefully designed sensory and environmental challenges, the VDT simulates the physical and cognitive effects of dementia, providing caregivers, professionals, and community members with a deeper understanding of the daily struggles faced by those they support. This immersive training fosters greater empathy, improves communication, and equips participants with practical insight to provide more compassionate, person-centered care. The Virtual Dementia Tour® is used worldwide in healthcare, senior care, and educational settings to transform how we see, and serve, those living with cognitive impairment.

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