What is Memory Keepers?
Memory Keepers provides expert training and tools to organizations and professionals who serve older adults. Add value and quality services to your clients through our Memory Keepers Program, which provides classes based on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and other evidence-based models that improve mood, memory and thinking and quality of life. Let us help you create more positive experiences for your clients, while adding a billable service to your repertoire!
Our Services
We get it, it’s hard to find ways to keep a person whose memory is fading active and engaged. We eliminate the guess-work by providing support materials, training, and ready to use classes that can be delivered to people with memory loss, individually or in a group setting.
For Professionals
Memory Keepers Program
Purchase our classes for your own use
Ideal for care communities, home healthcare agencies, adult day programs, social workers, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists.
Our Memory Keepers classes are offered as a turn-key, easy-to-facilitate program you can access online and deliver yourself, anytime. Add value to the quality services you provide to your clients. For at-home caregivers and families, this is a simple and fun way to provide stimulating activities and positive interaction.
Background Info for professionals
White Paper Exploring the Potential for Online, Small-Group Cognitive Stimulation Therapy to Improve Quality of Life for Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers.
For Families
Find a Memory Keepers Provider
Are you interested in either individual or group sessions? Contact a Memory Keepers provider and set up your next session!
Ready to sign up?
All Memory Keepers sets and downloads (both FREE and paid)
available at our Shop Page.
And don't miss our Special Offer: FREE Facilitator Training.
Ready to sign up?
All Memory Keepers sets and downloads (both FREE and paid) available at our Shop Page.
And don't miss our Special Offer: FREE Facilitator Training.
Testimonials
Memory Keepers rewrites the story of dementia, replacing the old narrative of fear, isolation, despair, futility, and loss with one of hope, connection, growth, purpose, and courage. The virtual classes are so much fun! Our participants enjoy the person-centered, cognitively stimulating, and socially engaging interactions. Thank you, Britt and Cheryl, for enhancing the lives of individuals with memory loss and their caregivers.
Memory Keepers offers a unique program to promote cognitive health as we age. Brittany and Cheryl are uniquely qualified as trusted experts in this arena.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is the Memory Keepers program intended for?
Where do I start?
I’m interested! Now what?
Next, you will need to subscribe to Memory Keepers. Your monthly subscription will provide access to the required course, “Training for facilitators: Enhance your interaction with groups and individuals with memory loss.” This course covers how to direct a group or individuals through our program, communication skills, and more!
Your subscription also provides you with access to sets of Memory Keepers sessions that can be delivered in-person or virtually to individuals or groups. You will also receive access to Facilitator Notes and other tools to help you provide quality Memory Keepers sessions.
Can I use a Memory Keepers set more than once?
What is the difference between the different Memory Keepers sets?
Some sets are theme-based, so that all topics fall under the same theme (such as Sports or Art).
What is the difference between the different subscription packages?
How often should I meet with my clients?
What should I charge my clients per session?
Can I bill insurance for Memory Keepers Sessions?
Some licensed clinicians such as Occupational Therapists (OTs), Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs), and Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs) may be able to bill insurance for Memory Keepers sessions. Begin by checking with your state licensing department to find out if you are eligible to bill insurance. Reimbursement varies by region and insurance payer.
CPT Codes
Individual psychotherapy delivered by an LCSW or other eligible psychotherapist | 60-minute session | CPT code 90837 |
Group psychotherapy session | maximum of 10 participants per group | CPT code 90853 |
Individual sessions by OTs and SLPs | for the first 15 minutes only | CPT code 97129 |
Individual sessions by OTs and SLPs | for each additional 15-minute increment | CPT code 97130 |
Group sessions delivered by OTs and SLPs | 2 or more people | CPT code 97150 |