"Most memory care programs and I have worked in several, focus solely on an individual's cognitive ability," he says. "But SHINE takes the entire individual into account, we consider personality, personal history, achievements, aesthetic tastes, and, of course, cognitive and physical ability. We meet with the family, caregivers, physicians, and individuals to create a personal program for every member of our residence. No one is left to sit and stare out the window, ever!”