Real
Our Approach
Making your journey, our journey
We work hand-in-hand with you and your loved ones. Together we design a realistic path forward and relentlessly push through obstacles.
“Change is hard because people overestimate the value of what they have — and underestimate the value of what they may gain by giving that up.”
~James Belasco & Ralph Stayer
“there are steps we can all take now to prevent the cognitive decline that experts have long believed to be unavoidable and irreversible.”
― Dale Bredesen, The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline
“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”
– Lao Tzu
Our MISSION
A Recipe for Results
While every client’s journey is unique, we consider certain aspects of our approach to be universal. There directives ensure that we’re not only delivering results, but also engaging with out clients in ways that are authentic and meaningful.
That's why at Age Well Simply, we always:
1
Get to the Root Cause
Before we take action, we learn about your unique situation in great depth. Together, we uncover what’s working, and what’s not, so we can address the root cause of your problem—not just the symptoms.
2
Move Fast & Stay Flexible
Speed fuels better outcomes —provided you’re heading in a smart direction. Our process allows us to stay nimble, working quickly while thinking ahead, so we can turn on a dime when we have to change course.
3
Eliminate Noise
There is a plethora of different recommendations, treatments, emphasis, etc. We work with you to systematically tackle the highest priorities first. For Intervention & Prevention, we are your quarterback, coach, and integrator.
4
Put Relationships First
We believe in giving more attention to a few, select clients. And we’re willing to deliver beyond what’s in our contracts. By fostering meaningful connections, we gain the knowledge and trust we need to provide real help and health.
Our Story
Who We Are
Kerry (Mills) Rutland has spent the last 19 years integrating transformative solutions into the unique needs of those with cognitive impairment and their loving caregivers. We are taking this to the next level to include those solutions to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. Age Well Simply was designed to help people live their best life, by working toward their healthiest brain.
Often the most challenging aspect of any care and treatment plan is navigating through a plethora of complex variables and advice from physicians, neurologists, nutritionists, physical therapists, specialists in mold, sleep, heavy metals, assisted livings, professional caregivers, adult day programs, etc…the list is extensive and overwhelming. Age Well Simply is your guide, your patient advocate who holds all parties accountable for results, the communication bridge between medical assessment and meaningful patient understanding.
Brain Health is complicated...
Age Well Simply isn't complicated
What's Right For You?
- We coach people, and their families, who are living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and other related dementias (ADRD)
- We serve people diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)
- We guide people desiring to optimize brain health and keep a sound mind and body for life
Care Partners
The families of a person diagnosed with any type of dementia, looking to understand and navigate this disease process as well as all available resources.
Intervention
Those who are experiencing cognitive decline, including those with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, who want to stop the progression and work to regain lost cognition.
Prevention
People who are looking to prevent Alzheimer's disease altogether and those who are striving to optimize their cognition.
Hope
That has been my driving force in working with people with cognitive impairment. Hope for my client’s best life despite diagnosis, circumstance, or obstacles.
Today, that hope is extended to every single person. Every person, by taking a proactive, intentional approach, can prevent developing dementia. For those, who have started to deteriorate cognitively, we can be proactive to stop your progression.
That is my hope for you.
What People Say
Making a measurable difference in the lives of those we serve. One client at a time.
Your info and suggestions helped us feel prepared, ready and committed to talking about everything up front and with humor, compassion and openness. We are much more clear about the next few months at least.
MELISSA A
I have been thinking about you and wanted to reach out to let you know how much I appreciate all you were able to do for my family in 2019. Your compassion, support and guidance had a tremendously positive impact as my father’s dementia progressed and we had to face significant challenges.
DIANE W
When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, it can feel like a cloud of darkness envelopes your family. Once Kerry enters your life, a light shines and the darkness lifts. Words cannot express the gratitude and comfort I feel when I know Kerry is working with one of my clients or has trained the staff of a facility. I call it the “Kerry's Seal of Approval.” It has been an honor and privilege knowing and working with Kerry all of these years. I highly recommend Kerry for you, your loved one or your facility.
AMY F
In My opinion my patient’s family would never be able to have much less enjoy their individual relationships with their wife and mother without the intervention of Kerry. She was also able to free my client of her fears so she could able to enjoy outside relationships.
The makeover was dramatic! After Kerry met with the family just one time they were able to utilize strategies which opened up the avenues of communication; and she was able to readjust the client and family’s understanding of what needed to happen.
DONNA S
When I first learned of my mother's diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment as an adult only child, I was scared, lost and felt powerless. A family friend recommended I reach out to Kerry for advice and support. Nearly 3 years later, Kerry has proven to be my guide for dementia. She has been an invaluable asset to me and my family. She always has excellent advice as to how to care for my mother, and also helped me to feel in control of my own health and journey. She is extremely resourceful, responsive, and compassionate. I cannot recommend her enough and cannot imagine my experience of dealing with my mother's illness without her.
SARAH H
Connecting elders to resources of exceptional quality is my passion and a part of my role as Client Services Manager at Privatus. Whenever I speak with an individual or family that is faced with the challenges associated with dementia, I think of Kerry. I am continually struck by Kerry’s deep compassion, individualized approach, and cutting-edge strategies. Whether the need is related to coping with a recent diagnosis or managing associated symptoms, Kerry is my go-to resource for families and professionals alike.
For clients looking to explore and address the root-cause of their diagnosis and symptoms, Kerry stands alone in her knowledge, streamlined systems, and connections to leaders in the field. She has a gift for simplifying the complex with kindness and the utmost professionalism. It is my great pleasure to give my highest recommendation to Kerry and to Age Well simply.
PAT K