About Us
OUR STORY
“Mom would frequently move around
with a basket of pictures."
The Cognitive Busy Box and The Cognitive Busy Blanket were conceived based on an experience that Amanda had with her mom, reflecting an opportunity to enhance connection as she struggled with dementia.
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​She would sit down and look through the photographs. It didn't take long to realize that we could make a connection with her by talking about the pictures. I didn't know it at the time, but we were helping her with Reminiscence Therapy.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
I later left a corporate job in oil and gas to enter the field of Senior Living. As I listened to families struggling with how to engage their loved ones living with dementia, it occurred to me that we needed to create tools for families and their loved ones to better connect, and to reduce anxiety and boredom. The Cognitive Busy Box and Blanket were born. The products were established with evidence-backed science to serve the needs of caregivers, their loved ones and patients in long-term memory care. Overall, I've spent 20 years in Senior Living, including 7 years as Executive Director at a Houston area community with one of the largest, most respected names in the field.
Today, Memory Care Connection is established to serve as a trusted partner in Dementia Care, providing not only the products with expert guidance, but also as an educational resource curating the latest scientific information that is helpful and relevant to caregivers.
Other resources include a Facebook community for sharing and connection among caregivers. In addition, we provide a free referral service to assist caregivers, when the time comes for transition to professional long-term memory care, called Help For My Parents.
As we continue to grow, our experience and expertise is being sought out for educational sessions at conferences, corporate, podcasts and media for expert insights. In all, our mission remains the same; to provide positive impact to Dementia Care and elevate the quality of life for caregivers and those they serve.
A Trusted Voice
Through Help For My Parents, Amanda helps families locate the best senior living options for Long Term Care, offering free referrals and hands-on support for families making the transition to long-term memory care.
For inquiries, contact Amanda at amandabailey@helpformparents.com.
Amanda values her role as a senior living advisor, including matters of long-term care. She holds Certifications in Assisted Living Management and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner.​​
Amanda Bailey
Founder & Senior Living Advocate
CALM, CDP
MemoryCareConnection
Help For My Parents
I'm excited to share the news
about my new book!
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Help For My Parents –
A Place to Call HOME:
A Workbook Guide to Senior Living!
​After more than 20 years working in senior living—and walking this journey with my own family—I know firsthand how overwhelming it can be to find the right community for someone you love. There are so many options, so many questions, and the stakes feel incredibly high.
That's why I created this workbook: to give you a clear, practical roadmap through the decision-making process. Inside, you'll find the checklists, comparison tools, and essential questions I wish I'd had when I started this search.
Whether you're exploring independent living, assisted living, or memory care, this guide will help you make a confident choice the first time—so your loved one can live each day with the dignity, comfort, and peace of mind they deserve. I wrote this for families like yours, and I hope it brings you clarity during what can feel like an uncertain time.
Testimonials
The Power of Reminiscence Therapy - Personalized Sensory Lap Blanket
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An owner of two residential Memory Care facilities purchased the Cognitive Busy Blanket and the Cognitive Busy Box for use with their patients in each of their two professional memory care locations. They were integrated into the daily care plan for a particular gentleman. The owner suggested the purchase of a Personalized version of the Lap Blanket for him, one with personal family photos printed onto the fabric backing, to support Reminiscence Therapy with him. The family ordered the personalized product and provided six treasured family photos for printing on the fabric backing. The gift led to a treasured moment of connection with their loved one...
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"I just had to tell you what a beautiful impact your weighted lap blanket made. It wasn’t just a sensory tool…it became something so much more. The moment he saw the photos, he lit up. He recognized his grandkids. He pointed to his wife and children. It was as if those memories came rushing back, and for a moment, his family saw that he was still very much there.
Everyone stood in tears, including me, not just because of the pad, but because of what it made possible—a connection, a moment of recognition, a glimpse of the man they love. What you have created gave them more than comfort... it gave them a moment they'll never forget.
Though the weighted pad is beautiful, this special moment was the TRUE GIFT this Christmas."
Jon & Michelle, Memory Care Owners
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Media
DISCOVER
The Gift of Connection
Memory Care Connection Founder, Amanda Bailey joins Host Melissa Wilson to discuss meaningful gifts that provide sensory engagement for people living with dementia, their families and caregivers.
Fox26Houston - Houston's Morning Show
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Watch as our Founder, Amanda Bailey, talks with Melissa Wilson alongside with Ana Mendez, NP about how the Cognitive Busy Box can make a difference in reducing anxiety and making personal connections for people with dementia.
Fox26Houston - Helping Caregivers
Learn how our Founder, Amanda Bailey, found her purpose to work in senior living/care that led to the development of The Cognitive Busy Box as well as other resources for patients and caregivers experiencing dementia.
Fox26Houston - Lunch for the Soul