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MCHS Strives to Bring You Relevant News and Information to Help You as a Care Partner
News & Updates
Navigating Holiday Joy and Challenges: A Guide for Caregivers
The holidays bring mixed feelings of joy and stress for both parents and caregivers, especially those caring for someone with dementia. While holiday magic fuels patience for a parent, caregivers [...]
Engaging Halloween Crafts for Loved Ones with Dementia: Tips for Sandwich-Generation Caregivers
So many of our families are worried that their person living with dementia appears sad and disengaged. People with dementia have a difficult time starting activities, so they often resort to [...]
Discover what’s new in the MCHS Summer Executive Newsletter!
Click HERE to read our latest Quarterly Executive Newsletter and stay updated on the recent developments at MCHS!
Looking for help navigating memory care? Meet Memory Care Home Solutions.
Linda Priaulx featured Memory Care Home Solutions on her podcast, “Aging in Place Strategies and Answers.” Our Executive Director, Jill Cigliana, discussed our program and the [...]
MCHS’s Collaborative Research Recognized in The Gerontologist
The occupational therapy (OT) program at Memory Care Home Solutions is highlighted in a newly published article in the prestigious journal, The Gerontologist. Our OT program is based on a [...]
Check out the latest with MCHS’s Spring Executive Newsletter!
Click HERE to read our most recent Quarterly Executive Newsletter which highlights the latest happenings at MCHS!
Executive Director, Jill Cigliana, delivered the keynote address at the MATTER Restoring Brain Health Innovation Challenge Final Showcase
On Tuesday, January 30th, Executive Director, Jill Cigliana, took the stage to deliver the keynote address at the MATTER Restoring Brain Health Innovation Challenge Final Showcase. Tune in to the [...]
Ladue News Captured MCHS’s Annual Gala & Auction Beautifully!
Thank you to Ladue News for capturing the magic of our Annual Gala & Auction on Saturday, November 16th. Check out the amazing pictures from the unforgettable evening by clicking here.
Check out the latest with MCHS’s Winter Executive Newsletter!
Click HERE to read our latest Quarterly Executive Newsletter which highlights the latest happenings at MCHS!
Holiday Gathering Tips and Good Tidings
The holidays can be a very exciting time…and a stressful time too! When you are caring for someone with dementia, you may notice that the holidays bring even more stress. Click here to learn a [...]
Memory Care Home Solutions Gala Highlights Family Caregiver Support
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary and National Family Caregivers Month, Memory Care Home Solutions (MCHS) marked a successful Annual Gala and Auction on November 18, 2023, raising over $250,000 to [...]
The Missouri Caregiver Program
The Missouri Caregiver Program, through Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, partners with the Alzheimer’s Association in Missouri and Memory Care Home Solutions to bring a [...]
The role of Occupational Therapy in the GUIDE Model
Tune in to hear Executive Director, Jill Cigliana, and AOTA Director of Practice Engagement, Scott Trudeau, outline and discuss the role that Occupational Therapy will have in the Guiding an [...]
Memory Care Home Solutions Announces New Executive Director
Memory Care Home Solutions (MCHS) announced Jill Cigliana has been named Executive Director of the organization which exists to improve dignity and quality of life for people living with dementia [...]
Memory Care Home Solutions Announces Retirement of Founder
Memory Care Home Solutions (MCHS) announced the retirement of its Founder and Executive Director, Lisa Baron. MCHS is a leading nonprofit organization that exists to improve dignity and quality [...]
Farewell from our Fearless Founder and Congratulations to our new Executive Director!
Click here to read our quarterly newsletter that shares a farewell from our Founder, congratulates our new Executive Director, and highlights the exciting happenings at MCHS!
Medicare announced exciting and historic news for dementia care!
Memory Care Home Solutions is honored and thrilled that Executive Director, Jill Cigliana, and Director of Operations, Sarah Schoenig, were able to attend the National Alzheimer’s Project [...]
Lisa Baron spoke on the On Principle podcast about when it’s “Time to Dream Bigger”
The facilitator at a strategic planning workshop sparked Memory Care Home Solutions board into action with a question: “Grow incrementally or change the world—what do you want to do?” Listen here now!
Lunch n’ Learn with STL Village 10/24/22
Monday 10/24 Lunch n’ Learn with STL Village! Memory Care Home Solutions staff and STL Village members will discuss healthy brain aging, brain fitness, and aging at home!
Aging My Way Senior Resource Fair 9/20/22
Tuesday 9/20 Memory Care Home Solutions co-sponsors the 2022 Aging My Way Senior Resource Fair Join us at St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Parish Center on Tuesday 9/20 from 9-11am. Over 50 vendors [...]
Healthy Brain Aging and Brain Fitness 9/16/22
Friday 9/16 Healthy Brain Aging and Brain Fitness O’Fallon Park YMCA- 4343 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115 9-10 am
Caregiver is an emotional burden black and Hispanic families expect to bear
Check out this article about the emotional toll caregiving can have on black and Hispanic families – Click Here.
National Research Summit on Care, Services and Supports for Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers
Service Provider Recommendations from the Research Summit on Dementia Care. See Service Provider Recommendations Here
People Caring For Loved Ones With Dementia See New Challenges In A Pandemic
Listen to MCHS Social Worker Amy Sobrino and some of our care partners discuss dementia and caregiving during a pandemic on St. Louis on the Air. Listen to Podcast
2019 Health Policy Forum
Memory Care Home Solutions Executive Director Lisa Baron attends the Signature Healthcare Foundation’s annual Health Policy Forum, as MCHS is named the 2019 Paul Simon Award Recipient. The [...]
Dissemination Update April 2019
In addition to direct service and public outreach activities, informing healthcare professionals on a nationwide level of the impact and need for our treatment is a priority. On April 5th, MCHS [...]
Program Update April 2019
Telehealth is on the forefront of our minds at MCHS. We are currently exploring opportunities that will bring our unique treatment to more rural communities. Rural communities lack health [...]
Walmart donates $40,000 to Memory Care Home Solutions for Dementia Care Intervention Program
St. Louis – (Jan. 2, 2018) – Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to Memory Care Home Solutions (MCHS), more than 440 families experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or some form [...]
MCHS Takes Trip Down Memory Lane for “Swing into Spring”
MCHS Moves Spring Event ST. LOUIS, MO– Memory Care Home Solutions is preparing for its 6th annual “Swing into Spring” event Thursday, May 18th. This year MCHS is excited to see how their venue [...]
MCHS Adds Dynamic Members to Board of Directors
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Memory Care Home Solutions Sets New Fundraising Record
10th Annual Memories & Melodies Gala Exceed Expectations St. LOUIS (November 14, 2016) – MCHS capped off their 10th annual Memories & Melodies fundraiser by bringing in half a million [...]
Express Scripts donates $175,000 for MCHS & Christian Hospital Chap Partnership
“Christian Hospital’s Community Health Access Program (CHAP) and Memory Care Home Solutions are pleased to announce that they have received $175,000 from Express Scripts to fund a pilot [...]
Memory Care Home Solutions Elects FY17 Executive Committee – Board of Directors
Memory Care Home Solutions experienced rapid growth and success under the leadership of their executive committee led by former Board of Directors President Ray Wiesehan. Going into the 2017 [...]
Memory Care Home Solutions Presents: Teepa Snow
Memory Care Home Solutions is proud to host one of the nation’s leaders in dementia education and care, Occupational Therapist Teepa Snow. Snow will be leading a professional education event [...]
Memory Care Home Solutions Digs in for Their 5th Annual Swing into Spring Event
St. Louis, MO—MCHS is excited to host another spring event May 26th. They will be honoring those who have contributed to the organization’s success this year with a day full of music, games, [...]
MCHS Makes National Headlines
ST. LOUIS A St. Louis nonprofit is helping people with Alzheimer’s disease stay in their homes longer, which its founder says benefits patients while saving taxpayers money that would [...]
Lisa Baron Makes Waves at Congress
WASHINGTON • A St. Louis director of a nonprofit that helps families care for Alzheimer’s sufferers told Congress Wednesday that there was a “national crisis” because of “15 million unpaid [...]
Lisa Baron to Speak Before United States Senate Special Committee on Aging
Lisa Baron, Memory Care Home Solution’s Founder and Executive Director, has been invited to testify at the Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing – “Finding A Cure: Assessing Progress Toward [...]
A. Greig Woodring, CEO – RGA, added to organization’s leadership
Memory Care Home Solutions is proud to announce the addition of A. Greig Woodring as a member of its Advisory Council. Greig Woodring, CEO – Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. became [...]
Jason Wilson, Owner of Northwest Coffee, added to organization’s leadership
Memory Care Home Solutions is proud to announce the addition of Jason Wilson as a member of the organization’s Board of Directors. Jason K. Wilson is Owner and CEO of Northwest Coffee Roasting [...]
Electrician donates time, talent to Memory Care
Call him a Craig of All Trades. From lifting and toting office furniture, to wiring office data connections, there’s no task Craig Kelley won’t tackle in his volunteer work for St. Louis’ Memory [...]