​Early Stage C​oach​es
​Early Stage C​oach​es
Program Ca​ndidates
Program Ca​ndidates
The program is free, but criteria must be met. Each client must:
- have a doctor’s diagnosis
- have a minimum MMSE score of 21
- have a motivated partner
- be able to read and write
- be able to walk a half mile
- and have BP, cholesterol, triglycerides and any chronic illness controlled with diet, exercise and/or medication.
Initial Meeting
Initial Meeting
At the initial meeting, an assessment and MMSE are usually done via Zoom. We know immediately if the candidate is successful. Upon admission, caregivers, clients and coaches set goals and establish a start date.
Weeks 1 - 5
Weeks 1 - 5
In weekly two—hour sessions, coaches will use several techniques to maximize your semantic and episodic memory retrieval, support your executive function and lower stress levels. Activities are highly personalized and will vary from one person to another. The coach will also review homework for the past week and assign homework for the upcoming week.
Clients are expected to do a minimum of 80% of their homework each week and keep their appointments.
Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the program.
Week 6
Week 6
At the end of week 6, another MMSE will be administered. If the client scores at least one point higher on the MMSE, they may, at the coach’s discretion, continue the program three more weeks.
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