That Place You Know is a home-based adult day program in New Hampshire that helps adults with memory loss, and they also offer child care services and day treatment programs for families dealing with intellectual or developmental disabilities, and you'll find their hours run from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, so the days feel steady and structured, and the founder, Krissy Wuerdeman, has training as a Certified Validation Teacher, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and a Certified End of Life Doula, bringing a holistic and gentle approach to care that feels different from a busy institution. The place sits in a private home setting, with furnished rooms, relaxing common areas, safe walking paths, and a garden, plus a library, arts room, and even a salon, and there are always meals in communal dining rooms, special dietary choices, and some folks enjoy the all-day restaurant-style dining when they want, so nobody feels rushed. People there get support with medication, bathing, transfers for wheelchairs or walkers, and everyday housekeeping and laundry, even dry cleaning, and there's a 24-hour call system for quick help. They make newcomers feel welcome with move-in coordination, and there are always daily and weekly activities like movie nights, holiday crafts, garden walks, music therapy with the Granite State Music Therapy group, and art therapy sessions, keeping folks connected and finding joy in the little moments, and there are also pet therapy sessions and Reiki for those interested in something more soothing.
Krissy and her team use something called the Validation method, which means they listen with empathy and try to see the world from the person's point of view, so families and caregivers get coaching and support too, whether through group Zoom meetings on the last Wednesday evening of each month, or individual coaching, education, and retreats that let families learn ways to help their loved ones with memory loss and dementia, and they invite families to try intuitive therapies, meditation, and all the music and art, because sometimes those creative outlets help people say what words can't. There's always a focus on treating everyone with respect and honoring each person's unique story, whether someone is joining a workshop on Validation techniques or just sharing a meal in the kitchen. The program stays wheelchair accessible, offers support with transfers, and hosts annual conferences like the International Council on Active Aging Conference and Expo, and Krissy has given talks about using music and Validation for memory enrichment on TV. That Place You Know does not provide medical care or advice, and they don't take Medicaid or Medicare-services are private pay only-but they do give caregivers guidance, support sessions, and resources for understanding memory loss, coping at home, and using holistic, person-centered care techniques. The homey, day-long program is a safe and welcoming place for adults in the early stages of memory loss who want creative activities, genuine relationships, and a little structure to their days, while caregivers find wisdom, community, and practical help along the way.
