Helping Families Keep Loved Ones Home, Happier, and Longer
In CA, CO, DE, FL, ID, NH, NM, SC, VA, WV
Caring for a loved one with memory loss can be equal parts love and exhaustion. You want to protect their independence but you don't have to do it alone. We help make home life calmer, safer, and more sustainable--for both of you.
Our Services
Our family-centered approach focuses on creating comfort, routine, and connection. We listen to what’s hardest for you right now and build a plan that fits your life, not the other way around.
Applied Behavior Analysts offers a range of personalized services to support family wellness, helping caregivers with their loved one's:
- Agitation
- Apathy
- Disinhibition
- Eating problems
- Repetitive vocalizations
- Resistance to care
- Wandering
- Irritability
- Aggression
- Sleep disturbances
FAQs
What is behavioral gerontology?
Behavioral gerontology is the application of behavior analysis to aging and age-related challenges. It focuses on improving the daily lives of older adults by teaching caregivers evidence-based ways to reduce problem behaviors, increase independence, and create calmer, safer routines.
How are services delivered?
All services are provided remotely via telehealth. We work directly with caregivers--not the older adult--to teach strategies, model interventions, and guide implementation in real time. You’ll receive individualized coaching, step-by-step plans, and ongoing feedback to help your loved one succeed at home.
Who are the sessions for?
Sessions are designed for family members, home health aides, and other caregivers supporting an aging loved one. The older adult never has to be on camera; our focus is on empowering you with tools that make care easier and more effective.
What kinds of challenges can you help with?
We help caregivers manage and prevent behaviors such as:
– Wandering, pacing, or restlessness
– Resistance to hygiene, eating, or medication
– Repetitive questioning or vocalizations
– Aggression, frustration, or refusals
– Sleep disruptions or confusion about routines
We also help you build structured daily schedules, communication systems, and positive reinforcement plans that promote calm and cooperation.
Is this therapy for the older adult?
No. This is not direct therapy. It is caregiver training based on behavioral science principles. We teach caregivers how to respond, reinforce, and structure the environment to make life at home more sustainable for everyone involved.
Do I need special equipment for telehealth?
No. All you need is a smartphone, tablet, or computer with internet access. Sessions are held over secure, HIPAA-compliant video platforms, and materials are shared digitally for easy reference.
How long does it take to see improvement?
Most caregivers notice changes within a few weeks as routines become more consistent and effective reinforcement systems are used. Continued coaching helps maintain progress and adapt strategies as needs change.
Are the services really free?
Yes. 100% free. Our program is funded through supervision partnerships with graduate students completing their fieldwork in applied behavior analysis. These partnerships allow us to offer high-quality, Virginia Department of Medicine licensed practitioner-led caregiver training at no cost to families. You’ll never receive a bill, and there are no hidden fees.
How do I get started?
It starts with a 20-minute consultation call. We’ll listen to your concerns, discuss your goals, and explain how the program works. After that, we’ll match you with a BCBA or trained graduate student under direct supervision to begin caregiver sessions right away—all at no cost to you.