WTWH Media Healthcare is proud to announce the inaugural class of the Memory Care Innovation Awards 2024—a prestigious recognition program that celebrates the visionaries redefining cognitive care across the continuum. From behavioral health and home care to senior living and skilled nursing, this award honors professionals who are making a powerful difference in the lives of those affected by memory-related disorders.
The Memory Care Innovation Awards 2024 spotlight individuals who are leading the way in improving health outcomes for people with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive challenges. These honorees have shown an unwavering commitment to high-quality care, forward-thinking program development, and support for both patients and their caregivers. Their efforts represent the future of aging in America—and it’s a future driven by compassion, creativity, and clinical excellence.
“This inaugural class of Memory Care Innovation Award winners have clearly shown an exceptional commitment to enhancing the lives of those living with memory-related disorders,” said George Yedinak, Chief Revenue Officer of WTWH Media Healthcare. “Individually, they have each displayed a remarkable dedication to ensuring the well-being and safety of the memory care residents, patients, and families they serve.”
Recognizing Leaders Across the Care Spectrum
The Memory Care Innovation Awards 2024 recognize honorees from five critical sectors: Behavioral Health, Home Health and Home Care, Hospice and Palliative Care, Senior Housing and Senior Living, and Skilled Nursing. Each winner will be featured in upcoming WTWH Media Healthcare publications and has been invited to the highly anticipated BRAIN Conference in Chicago, Illinois on May 16, 2024.
The winners of the Memory Care Innovation Awards 2024 include clinicians, educators, program directors, researchers, and executives—all of whom are setting new standards in cognitive care. Their collective work spans innovative training programs, family-centered dementia education, cutting-edge therapy models, and environments designed to enhance dignity and quality of life for those living with cognitive conditions.
A Closer Look at the Honorees
From memory care specialists developing brain health curricula to therapists leading rehabilitation teams, the award recipients are diverse in their roles but united in their impact. Honorees like Alban Maino, CEO and Founder of Memory Lane TV, and Dr. Shadi Gholizadeh of TheKey are just a few of the trailblazers recognized for their creative approaches to person-centered care.
Senior living professionals like Jessica Fredericksen, Director of Brain Health at Goodwin House Incorporated, and Joshua Freitas, Chief Research Officer at CERTUS Senior Living, are reimagining how cognitive wellness is integrated into everyday life for aging adults. Meanwhile, skilled nursing leaders like Shelby King of Legend Oaks and Patty Fantauzzo of Julia Temple Healthcare Center continue to push the boundaries of clinical excellence in rehab and long-term care settings.
The Memory Care Innovation Awards 2024 honor their contributions not only to their individual organizations but to the broader healthcare ecosystem striving for better memory care outcomes nationwide.
Shaping the Future of Cognitive Care
Each awardee plays a key role in a shifting healthcare landscape that increasingly values innovation, collaboration, and empathy. The Memory Care Innovation Awards 2024 serve as both a recognition of the progress already made and a call to action for continued advancements in this vital field. Whether it’s through pioneering education initiatives or building inclusive support systems for families, these leaders embody what it means to care with purpose.
The momentum generated by these awards will continue at the WTWH Media Healthcare BRAIN Conference, where honorees will gather with other industry influencers to share insights, explore emerging technologies, and build a stronger foundation for the next generation of memory care.
