About the Program

There’s strength
in numbers.
And letters.

StrongerMemory℠  is a breakthrough program that helps improve brain health by strengthening recall and focus through simple writing and math exercises.

  • It all began with a mom and her son

    “In 2011, my mom Wendy was repeating herself, forgetting conversations and getting lost in familiar places. There was no standard program to help her. I worked with experts to develop StrongerMemory. My mom began daily reading, writing and math exercises to improve her brain health.

    Today, my mom teaches bridge and gives presentations about her brain health journey. I encourage you to join my mom in this simple program. You could see progress after only 30 days.”

  • “It’s great to know we can be a ‘positive’ resource for people concerned about memory loss/dementia by offering a free, virtual program to caregivers who said they needed something. Now this is an engaging part of their day where they’re spending time together. “

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Outcomes Timeline

Success through the years with StrongerMemory

Goodwin Living developed StrongerMemory as an evidence-informed, accessible intervention to help older adults strengthen their cognitive abilities founded on a strong base of research. It is now widely used to support individuals with aging-related memory concerns.

StrongerMemory enhances brain health, emotional well-being and social engagement, and we’ve got the research to prove it.

2021

First StrongerMemory pilot launched

2022

Results in Maryland pilot show improvement in ⅔ of participants

2023

6-month follow-up shows statistically significant benefits for StrongerMemory participants

2024

StrongerMemory expands into Virginia nursing homes through a Medicare Grant

2025

Thousands of individuals are benefiting by joining the StrongerMemory program each month

  • “It’s rewarding to call those StrongerMemory participants and caregivers at home and hear their stories: the caregiver becomes the facilitator. All have commented that they are enjoying reading out loud.”

  • “We like coming to the weekly meetings and the socialization of the group. It has provided us with a lot of information. There is a real sense of comradery. We enjoy tracking the progress of our efforts with each activity. And the reading activity is especially enjoyable.”

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Making the most of StrongerMemory

Hear from StrongerMemory Participants

Goodwin Brain Health

The best of brain health

StrongerMemory is part of a wider brain health initiative that also includes programs like Thrive and Memory Café. It has grown from Rob Lieberich and experts helping his mom to a community of 58,000+ participants and 300+ partners in 44 states and 3 countries. It remains 100% funded from donations to the Goodwin Living Foundation.

StrongerMemory
partners

StrongerMemory partners with the National Council on Aging, statewide initiatives, community-based organizations and others to spread the program across the country and beyond our borders. Our partners value the innovations Goodwin Living brings to creating a stronger memory among older adults experiencing cognitive decline and those who want to improve overall brain health. 

Leadership

Meet the Goodwin Brain Health team

Jessica Fredericksen

MSW, CADDCT, CMDP

Senior Director of Brain Health

Michelle Wanzer

Communications & Operations Coordinator

Taylor Lane

StrongerMemory Outreach Coordinator

Theresa Mandela

BSN, RN, QCP

StrongerMemory Outreach Coordinator

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Kevin White

Brain Health Coordinator

Sam Murray

Thrive Day Program Manager

Songyee Yarborough

Thrive Day Program Coordinator

SUPPORT OUR PROGRAM

Thanks to the Goodwin Living Foundation, StrongerMemory is completely free to use. Please consider donating today so we can continue to expand this breakthrough program.

OUR STORIES

Check out the articles, podcasts and real-life stories of how StrongerMemory has helped participants and those who care for them.

Social Media

Join the StrongerMemory Movement

Follow us on social media for real-time updates, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from the Goodwin Living team—and choose to strengthen your memory with us along the way.

🧠 Come see StrongerMemory speak on the science track of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention @balticon.convention  in Baltimore later this month! Register at balticon.org! 🐉

#science  #sciencefiction #fantasy #balticon

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Tomorrow! Here's your monthly reminder to join us tomorrow for our facilitator's call. If you are a facilitator and would like to attend register online at strongermemory.org or email us! 

#memory #facilitator #caregiver #brain

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🌎 It's hard to believe how far we've come. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported and adopted our program! You are what truly allow us to have reached as many lives as we have. 

If you believe StrongerMemory is the right fit for your area, reach out! We'd love to help you join the StrongerMemory movement. 

#strongermemory #memory #BrainHealth #SeniorLiving

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🌼 You can now download our supplemental packet directly from this link: https://strongermemory.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/19/2026/05/May-2026-StrongerMemory-Packet.pdf 

Those who are subscribed for News & Updates received this packet a day early! If you would like to make sure you receive our newsletter, comment below or message us directly! 

@goodwinliving #brainhealth #brainpower #SeniorLiving

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New video out now! Watch here: https://youtu.be/9VftnEgYNtQ 

This video shares tips and tricks for facilitators on how to adapt the writing by hand exercise. This video is the fourth in our tips + tricks series. Check it out! 

#brainhealth #writing #SeniorLiving

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Read our feature in the @fairfaxcounty Golden Gazette by Amy Carlini! Thank you to Fairfax County Family Services for featuring our program. What should be the next language we translate to? 🤔

Read here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/familyservices/older-adults/golden-gazette/2026-03-free-brain-health-workbook-available-in-seven-languages 

@goodwinliving #brain #memory #BrainHealth

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We will be presenting at the @ncoaging Age + Action Conference on May 28, 2026. Join us! They are currently still open for registration. We will also have a table, come say hi! 

@goodwinliving #brainhealth #conference #brainhealthtalk

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I hope the math on your taxes counts as 'simple.' 😂

#brainhealth #memory #brainboost #TaxDay

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📞 Tomorrow! Join us for a chance to hear from and ask questions to Rob Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin Living and Founder of the StrongerMemory program. 

Register online at strongermemory.org under the "Facilitator info" tab, or email us at strongermemory@goodwinliving.org. 

Can't make it? The recording will be made available on our YouTube! #brainhealth #memory #community #communitysupport @goodwinliving

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The math exercise tends to be the one where people need the most encoragement to just get started - but once they've begun, they love it! Our new video has a few tips on how to encourage that start. 

Watch our new video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/hiYrtzmmUTM 

#newvideo #StrongerMemory #dementia #memory @goodwinliving

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StrongerMemory was featured on @kslnews at @slcoaging! Watch the segment by copying this into your browser: https://ksltv.com/partnered-content/positively50/building-healthy-habits-for-older-adults/ 

If you're interested in learning more about how StrongerMemory can boost your brain health (alongside nutrition), check out our website: https://strongermemory.org/ #brainhealth @goodwinliving

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