More Than Memory
Empowering Caregivers Through Education, Connection, and the Arts
Caregiver Education
More Than Memory is Resilia’s comprehensive, evidence-informed caregiver education program designed to uplift and equip both family and professional caregivers. Offered in a flexible train-the-trainer format, it enables healthcare organizations and senior community groups to deliver an engaging and sustainable caregiver support curriculum—led by trained staff or volunteers within their own settings.
For Family or Professional Caregivers
Neuroscience + Art
Blending neuroscience-based instruction with hands-on creative experiences, the program helps caregivers gain insight into the cognitive, emotional, and physical needs of those they support. Participants engage with Resilia’s signature Amel V. cognitive exercise lessons, person-centered caregiving strategies, and collaborative peer learning.
What sets More Than Memory apart is its arts-integrated pedagogy, which enhances engagement, improves knowledge retention, and nurtures caregiver well-being. From music and journaling to reflective art-making and storytelling, the curriculum fosters resilience, connection, and confidence in caregiving—while strengthening bonds between caregivers, families, and your organization.
Course Benefits for Your Organization
Demonstrate Program Quality & Person-Centered Values
- More Than Memory showcases your organization’s commitment to caregiver wellness, evidence-based training, and the integration of creativity and compassion in care.
Scalable and Sustainable Implementation
The program is delivered through a train-the-trainer model, allowing your staff or volunteers to confidently lead sessions. It can enhance existing caregiver support groups or be introduced as a revenue-generating program within your community offerings.
Holistic, Cognitive-Health-Centered Approach
Caregivers are trained in the fundamentals of brain health, emotional resilience, and mobility, using techniques that support both their well-being and that of their care recipients.
Low-Barrier, High-Impact Engagement
- Designed to accommodate busy professionals and family caregivers, More Than Memory offers a short-term, flexible structure that’s welcoming, energizing, and burnout-sensitive.
Strengthens Relationships and Retention
- By creating meaningful interactions between caregivers, staff, and your organization, the program supports long-term trust, caregiver satisfaction, and improved continuity of care.
More Than Memory Course Curriculum
1. Tell Me More
Orientation to the course, building trust, and early relationship-building between caregivers.
2. Brain Basics by Amel V.
A storytelling introduction to brain health, neuroplasticity, and the role of movement, connection, and care.
3. Attention
Explore the importance of attention and how to support it through targeted strategies—includes a blindfolded painting activity.
4. Memory
Understand memory types, signs of memory loss, and how to support memory through engagement—includes a memory-boosting game.
5. Executive Functioning
Learn how executive functioning impacts behavior and planning—includes a sequencing game tied to empathy and practical caregiving.
6. Learning
Experience how the brain forms new connections and how caregivers can create learning opportunities through creativity and routine.
7. Visual-Spatial Awareness
Explore how music and movement support spatial awareness and orientation—includes expressive dance and rhythm activities.
8. Resilience
Reflect on personal and professional resilience through a structured art observation and discussion activity.
9. Teach the Teacher
Caregivers practice teaching key concepts, building confidence and reinforcing learning through a friendly knowledge-based game.
10. Next Steps
Participants develop a personalized caregiving action plan and receive resources for continued growth and support.
Course Structure
More Than Memory includes 20 hours of curriculum across 10 structured sessions, plus a graduation event. Organizations may adapt the format based on operational needs—weekly, bi-weekly, or intensive formats are all supported. Resilia provides guidance to help tailor the schedule.
Each session includes:
Music & Journaling – Creative prompts inspired by music help caregivers reflect and reset.
Interactive Education – Concepts in brain health and caregiving are delivered using engaging learning techniques.
Art Engagement – Caregivers participate in accessible, expressive art activities linked to the lesson theme.
Peer Support – Guided group discussions encourage shared learning and emotional connection.
More Than a Training—A Transformative Experience
More Than Memory offers far more than caregiver education. It is a deeply supportive, human-centered experience that builds confidence, community, and capacity. Whether for family caregivers at home or professionals in clinical settings, this program helps caregivers thrive—emotionally, cognitively, and creatively.
Empower your caregivers. Enrich your programming. Elevate your impact—with More Than Memory.
