Join us for an inspiring session led by Melissa, an expert in memory care and therapeutic recreation, as she explores the vision behind IMCC’s holistic approach to care. IMCC is committed to creating a community where those affected by memory impairments can achieve the highest quality of life through a spectrum of personalized and compassionate care.

Our Speaker

Melissa is a graduate of the University of Southern Maine with a B.S. in Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Studies and a minor in Health Studies. Melissa is a certified recreational therapist, certified dementia practitioner, and a Licensed BCAT® practitioner. Certified dementia practitioner and Dementia Capable Care Specialist.

Melissa has been providing care to older adults for 20+ years. She is also the recipient of the ATRA Frank L. Basile Clinician of the Year 2016. She has presented at numerous conferences and has published evidence-based practice programing.

She has had the opportunity to live in Romania and provide sensory integration for orphans. She also held the position of Social Coordinator for participants in the Cerebral Palsy - International Sports and Recreation Association (CP- ISRA) World Championship.

Through Melissa’s experience both clinically and in the community, she brings and provides out of the box thinking and support to both clients and caregivers daily.