Renew

Candidates for Renew membership include those who:

• Are in early stages of memory loss
• Can be at home without hands-on assistance
• May be aware that hands-on assistance will be needed in the future
• Value methods of early intervention, further education and support

Monday – Friday; 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

The Montessori memory care method empowers members to engage in activities that interest them for as long as they have the desire to do so. The emphasis is independence and finding meaning in what you enjoy.  The daily schedule is driven by interest, curiosity, and personal exploration.

Members are offered breakfast when they arrive in the morning, have access to snacks and beverages throughout the day, and lunch is served between 12 and 1 pm.

A variety of self-directed activities are offered daily and vary by type and theme depending on member interests. Examples of activities include music, writing, art, gardening, exercise, cooking, field trips, and social activities.

The Renew Center is filled with purposeful activities for individuals with a memory-related diagnosis. The building is bright, modern and welcoming. The atmosphere is calm and there are numerous spaces to engage in programming individually or as a group, including two screened and two open-air patios that overlook a lake, an art room, music corner, and a “garage” for tinkering.

Renew is a thoughtfully designed day program for adults with early onset dementia, Alzheimer’s, or age related cognitive delays. Our programming utilizes a Montessori-style curriculum, empowering members to engage in self-directed, curiosity-led activities that honor agency and individual choice in a highly-supportive environment. Activities promote independence, reinforce a variety of skills, including hand-eye coordination, fine and gross motor, executive function, memory and recall, social engagement, and exercise – all of which have been shown to increase personal satisfaction, support a sense of community, and slow cognitive decline.

Montessori principles have long been popular in Europe for individuals with an advanced memory diagnosis and – having demonstrated efficacy – has been gaining traction in the US. Renew is currently the only stand-alone Montessori dementia day program for people with an early-onset diagnosis in America.