Dementia Specific Support in St. Louis

St. Louis has several programs designed specifically for people living with dementia and their caregivers. These services focus on safety, caregiver coaching, meaningful engagement, and evidence based cognitive stimulation.

Memory Care Home Solutions

One of the most widely used dementia programs in the region. Provides home visits, caregiver training, safety strategies, and personalized dementia care plans.

Services include:

• Home safety evaluation

• Behavior and communication strategies

• Caregiver coaching

• Resource navigation

• Sliding scale fees

Website: https://memorycarehs.org
Phone: (314) 645-6247
Access: Self referral. No physician order needed.

Project Present

A creative arts based dementia engagement program in St. Louis. Facilitators use storytelling, music, movement, and improv to support connection and joy.

Programs include:

• Creative storytelling

• Music and movement

• Group workshops

• Care partner sessions

Website: https://projectpresent.org
Access: Register online. Many programs are low cost.

Memory Keepers (Cognitive Stimulation Therapy in St. Louis)

Memory Keepers offers Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), a structured, evidence based program shown to improve mood, communication, and cognitive engagement in early to mid stage dementia.

Program features:

• CST groups led by trained facilitators

• Weekly sessions with themed activities

• Social connection and routine

• Designed for mild to moderate dementia

• Often offered in person and virtual

Website: Memorykeepers | Supporting Those Impacted By Memory Loss
Access: Families can self refer. No order required.

Other Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and Cognitive Engagement Programs in St. Louis

These groups provide structured activities that support cognition, communication, and quality of life.

St. Louis County Library Memory Cafés

Memory café is designed for people affected with memory loss and their care partners to participate in engaging programs, fun activities and connect with others who have similar experience. 
Memory Cafe Directory – Dementia Friendly America

Did you know?

Occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists are often trained in cognitive therapy. They can work on attention, memory, problem-solving, and day-to-day functioning in really practical ways.

If you think this could help you or someone you care for, reach out to your doctor and ask about a referral.

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) and iCST - Occupational Therapy Services