Harvard University Cognitive Scientists have recognized our successes.
Strength-Based Dementia Care, Powered by the Preserved Abilities Method™
The M.I. Care Survey and Plan™ helps families and professionals deliver truly personalized, strength-based dementia care through an ability-based approach.
Built on the Preserved Abilities Method™, this structured approach identifies the abilities that remain—and shows you how to use them to guide care, communication, and daily routines.
The M.I. Care Survey™ uses a simple, guided set of questions to identify each person’s preserved abilities, even as dementia progresses.
In professional settings, responses are automatically scored through a simple, guided application—quickly highlighting each individual’s strongest abilities. For families, the same process is completed through a simple, guided workbook designed for everyday use.
From there, caregivers are guided to the M.I. Care Hub™—a comprehensive library of 500+ ability-based strategies. Families are supported through a simplified version of the Hub, designed to make these strategies easy to understand and apply in daily life.
By shifting care from a deficit-based model to a strength-based dementia care approach focused on what still works, caregivers are able to provide more meaningful, effective, and compassionate support.
The result is a clear, practical roadmap you can rely on—helping you adapt with confidence as needs change and abilities shift over time.
Mirroring can support communication by engaging bodily–kinesthetic ability.
Transform Dementia Care with the Preserved Abilities Method™
Why Choose the M.I. Care Survey and Plan™? — and the Method Behind It
Two Ways to Use the Preserved Abilities Method™
Recognition & Impact
“What began as a theoretical framework to better understand the range of human cognitive abilities is now being applied to dementia care [by IntelliAbility]. This may be quite apt, considering the research of effects of various forms of brain damage is what inspired [me] Gardner to come up with the theory.”
What This Makes Possible
More Meaningful Engagement: Connect in ways that align with preserved abilities.
Better Daily Outcomes: Support comfort, dignity, and quality of life.
Reduced Stress and Frustration: Less guesswork, more clarity in how to respond.
Stronger Communication: Use what still works to improve understanding and connection.
Consistent, Confident Care: A clear approach you can rely on as needs change.
Works Across Settings: Effective for both families and professionals.