Revolutionizing Memory Care: Staying Together in Love and Health

Reed VanderSlik, CEO of ThriveMore, is pioneering a new memory care model allowing couples to stay together when one needs dementia support. His groundbreaking work at the EverTogether Residence in North Carolina seeks to redefine senior living with an innovative, family-focused approach anticipated across the country.

Reed VanderSlik, President and CEO of ThriveMore, is receiving acclaim for spearheading a transformative approach to memory care. His pioneering work garnered him the prestigious Fluxx Award 2025 for Leadership in Senior Living Transformation, and it's earning attention for its potential to redefine care for older adults with dementia.

Under VanderSlik's leadership, ThriveMore has introduced the EverTogether Residence in North Carolina, a groundbreaking facility that allows couples to remain together even when one partner requires memory care. This model addresses a longstanding issue in senior communities where family separations have been a painful norm.

The innovative facility, set to open in late 2026, consists of 12 homes surrounding a courtyard, enabling spouses to live with their partners who need specialized dementia support. VanderSlik's vision, supported by architectural expert Alan Moore, is not just reshaping senior living, but challenging conventional care norms and fostering lifelong family bonds.