The bridge between diagnosis and daily life.
🌟 Memory in Motion
Not decline management. Identity preservation. MiM is the bridge between diagnosis and daily life, designed to help people in the early stages of cognitive change preserve agency, dignity, routine, and independence for as long as possible. MiM is not medical care, and it is not intended to replace a neurologist, clinician, or physician. It is a practical, dignity-first system that helps Travelers remain actively involved in daily life, with structure instead of panic and support without taking over.
What is MiM?
Mim is a bridge between diagnosis and daily life.
Not decline management. Identity preservation.
It is built for people in the early stages of cognitive change, when structure can still protect identity, dignity, agency, and independence.
The Problem
After diagnosis, people are handed a folder of pamphlets and sent home to figure out daily life on their own.
No structure. No lifeline. No roadmap.
Why Now
New treatments like Leqembi and Kisunla are pushing diagnosis earlier for some people. That can mean more time. But time without a daily system is not a gift. It is just a longer stretch of worry.
And one distinction matters enormously:
Early-onset is about age, with symptoms appearing before 65.
Early-stage is about function, when someone is still capable of participating in daily life, building routines, and preserving independence.
MiM is built for early-stage, when support can still reinforce the person rather than take over.
The Solution
MiM is not built around decline. It is built around daily life.
It helps Travelers stay engaged in what matters to them, while helping Supporters create calm, structure, and continuity instead of living on high alert.
MiM is more than “just an app.” It is a practical daily-life system with prompts, routines, check-ins, familiar activities, and thoughtful support designed to preserve agency without infantilizing the person using it.
Who it’s for
🧭 TRAVELERS — People living with early-stage cognitive change, whether supported by family or navigating daily life more independently.
🤝 SUPPORTERS — Family or friends who help create rhythm, reduce friction, support routines, and reinforce the Traveler’s confidence and autonomy.
⚡ TRAILBLAZERS — early testers helping shape what works in the real world.
💡 ADVOCATES + PARTNERS — People and organizations helping expand access, strengthen the mission, and build this bridge at scale.
What MiM is not
Not another reminder app.
Not medical care.
Not surveillance.
Not emergency monitoring.
Not decline management.
MiM is structure, connection, and agency.
Private by default. No diagnosis required.
Real Life. Real Routines. Real Support.
What Makes MiM Different?
DAILY PROMPTS CREATE STRUCTURE It's the smart Post-it on the fridge — the one that nudges the first domino. Not just reminders. The same scaffold works whether a Traveler lives with family or lives independently. WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE • Daily structure Travelers can actually follow — whether someone lives with family or on their own. • Memory capture tools to preserve identity, including photo moments and weekly collages • A Supporter app with education and real-time updates instead of constant alerts • A small library that separates solid science from false hope and miracle cure headlines
📅 Daily Memory Anchors
How it works
Right prompt, right time. Two big buttons: Do it or Remind me. When you tap Do it, MiM can launch the first step for you.
Everyday examples
Book a round of golf → Call the pro shop (opens phone)
Drive to the store → Open shopping list then Maps
Take the dogs for a walk → Start 10-min timer
Call Natalie → Dial now
Evening meds → Mark done
Why it helps
Less deciding, more doing. It’s the smart Post-it that pushes the first domino.
✨ Moments That Spark Connection
How it works
Snap a photo or voice note. Choose Personal or Family sharing. Traveler sees it big; one tap to Say thanks.
Everyday examples
Grandkids post a drawing
“Today’s tee time!” selfie
A quick voice “goodnight”
Why it helps
Short hellos beat long group chats. Mood up, stress down.
🔄 Support That Respects Space
How it works
Supporters (when present) see high-signal highlights (missed meds, fewer walks), set quiet hours, and can enable Outing check-in per activity (e.g., store run, golf).
Everyday examples
“Walked dogs — 10 mins ✅”
“Golf planned — check-in by 1:30 pm”
“Meds missed yesterday — nudge?”
Why it helps
You stay informed without hovering. Fewer arguments, more agency.
🏠 A Platform Built by People Living It
How it works
Big type. Two choices per screen. Private by default. Designed at a kitchen table, tested with real families.
Everyday examples
Good-day / Low-day toggle adjusts how many prompts show
Show more reveals extras when there’s energy
Family Circle only—no public feed
Why it helps
It feels human because it was built for us.
The Gap No One Talks About
Early diagnosis is arriving sooner thanks to new treatments and better testing.
But families quickly discover something surprising: the system is built for diagnosis and late-stage care. The everyday middle — daily life after diagnosis — is largely left to families to figure out on their own.
That gap can last months or even years.
MiM was built to fill that space.
Not with more medical complexity, but with something simpler: a daily structure that helps Travelers keep living their lives and helps Supporters walk beside them with less fear and more clarity.
WHY REGISTER?
✔️ Numbers matter — every registration = proof of demand.
✔️ Even if you never use MiM, your name helps families who will.
✔️ It only takes 2 minutes. Please, Join Us Now!
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"Alzheimer's isn't the end of living life!"
Ask Tim. He’s still chasing the ball down the fairway — proof that memory may shift, but meaning doesn’t.
Real Support. No Scripts. No Slogans.
Our story began with Alzheimer’s. Yours may look different. Some Travelers have family beside them every day. Others are navigating early changes while still living independently.
MiM is for anyone living with early-stage changes, and the people (and dogs) who love them.
MiM is a daily support system, not “just an app.”
A few small steps you can actually do, private moments with family, and gentle safety that protects agency.
We didn’t build MiM as a pitch. We built it because nothing else helped.
If that’s you, welcome. You’re not alone.
Want the real-life version, from the inside?
Read Letters from Tim.
We’re Recruiting the First MiM Families
Before MiM launches widely, we are building it with a small group of real households navigating early cognitive change.
We’re looking for several Traveler–Supporter pairs (called dyads) to test MiM in everyday life.
A dyad simply means:
• Traveler – the person living with early memory changes
• Supporter – the spouse, partner, friend, or adult child helping alongside them
Together they use MiM’s daily prompts, check-ins, and connection tools in real life.
Why dyads? Because early-stage support works best when both sides of the relationship are included.
We’re not looking for perfect stories. We’re looking for real ones.
Messy mornings. Dog walks. Golf rounds. Crossword puzzles. Good days and harder ones.
That’s where MiM will prove whether it truly helps.
🟢 Registration is open. It helps demonstrate demand and helps us recruit the first dyads.
👉 Join the Trailblazers by registering your interest today.
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At the crossroads of daily life and science — MiM brings you insights, routines, and reminders that keep life moving forward.
🌟 Stories & Insights: Living with MiM
Little nudges, big shifts — explore our latest thoughts from the MiM Spark Blog.
Field Report: The Immune System Was in the Room All Along
Feb 28, 2026
The Cruelty of “Natural Cures”
Feb 25, 2026
For the Supporter Who Waited
Feb 24, 2026
The Quiet Wait
Feb 24, 2026
Phishing Is Designed to Beat the Brain on a Bad Day
Feb 12, 2026
When the PET Scan Says “Yes” and Verizon Says “Upgrade”
Feb 11, 2026
Conversations that pushed MiM forward
What Changed When We Started Building MiM
This began at our kitchen table. After Tim’s diagnosis, we were handed information, pamphlets, and advice. What we didn’t receive was a way to live daily life. So we started building one. Some days are still difficult. Alzheimer’s doesn’t politely step aside because you built an app. But something unexpected happened once we began structuring the day. Tim began writing again. He went back to golf. We started experimenting with routines, prompts, and ways to keep daily life moving forward. MiM is growing out of that lived experience. Not from a lab. From real life, where every day is different and the learning never stops.
The only help we got after my diagnosis? Honestly, it was terrifying. They wanted to lock me in the house and take away my car keys—like I’d already disappeared. But Vanessa wasn’t having it. She was furious. And determined. She started digging, researching, and building something better for people like me. MiM isn’t just an app. It’s the system we should’ve had all along. A way to live, not just decline. And this is what she’s done so far.” — Tim Bartz, Traveler (and Grandpa)
- Tim Bartz (Vanessa's Husband)
“After diagnosis we were handed a stack of brochures but no plan for daily life. What we needed was structure. Something simple that helped both of us know what to do each day.” “Please don’t stop building this.”
- James Turner
“Most people we spoke with said the same thing: the hardest part was the gap after diagnosis. You leave the doctor’s office and suddenly you’re on your own.” “The hardest part is the time between diagnosis and knowing what to do next.”
- Christy Hughes
“Some families live together. Others live miles apart. Support looks different for everyone, but daily structure helps in both situations." “We need something practical for daily life.”
- Linda Matthews
“Every day is different. The more we learn, the more we realize that what families need most is something practical for daily life.” “I wish we’d had something like this earlier.”
- Evan Whitaker (former real estate client of Vanessa's)