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You’re Invited · Thursday, October 1, 2026 04:00 PM
Join us at Lakeshore Woods on October 1 as we celebrate the Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony, tours of the Birch Building, and an opportunity to meet the team.
The Birch Building at Lakeshore Woods provides a dedicated residential environment for Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center.
The Birch Building has been prepared with:
Accessibility improvements across 12 bathrooms
New sinks and refreshed bathroom finishes
New flooring in bathrooms and hallways
Dedicated areas for structured daily support
A residential environment designed around consistency, comfort and engagement
These physical improvements support a larger goal: creating an environment where the program’s daily routines can be followed with greater consistency.
Families, healthcare professionals, community partners, and neighbors are welcome.
What to expect
You’re welcome to join the October 1 ribbon cutting whether you are exploring care options, work with older adults, support families affected by cognitive decline, or simply want to learn more about Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center.
Join the Lakeshore Woods team, community partners, and fellow guests as we officially celebrate the Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center.
Explore the residential setting and spaces that support the program’s daily routines.
Hear the story behind the center and ask questions about its approach to cognitive support.
Get an introduction to the ReCODE+ For Facilities Program™ and how it is offered in a residential setting.
Prepared for the next chapter
The Birch Building at Lakeshore Woods has been prepared around the needs of the residential program, with accessibility and facility-readiness improvements designed to support residents and the daily routines of the program.
Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center
The ReCODE+ For Facilities Program uses an individualized approach informed by cognitive assessment, labs, biomarkers, medical history, and multiple possible contributors to cognitive decline.
At Lakeshore Woods, the Birch Building provides a structured residential environment designed to support the daily consistency the program requires—from nutrition, movement, sleep, and stress management to engagement and ongoing monitoring.
Could it be relevant?
The program may be appropriate for medically stable adults with:
A clinical assessment is required before enrollment. Every person is different; individual results vary, and no outcome can be guaranteed.
Watch and learn
Watch brief conversations about cognitive health, the ReCODE+ approach, and the story behind Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center.
Hear Dr. Dale Bredesen discuss the ReCODE approach and the multiple factors that may contribute to cognitive decline.
Steve Larsen explains what makes the ReCODE+ approach different from standard memory care and why Lakeshore Woods brought the program to the Blue Water region.
Steve Larsen shares the personal experience and mission that led to the creation of Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center.
Seen and heard
Explore interviews and coverage about senior living, cognitive health, and the launch of Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center.
Steven Larsen discusses practical brain-health habits and the mission behind MCRC.
Local coverage introduces the Fort Gratiot residential program and its purpose.
Steven Larsen contributes transparent perspective to a national senior-living discussion.
Our expert shares insights on the specialized training, certifications, and roles families should look for when choosing a memory care team for their loved ones.
A conversation about what makes the ReCODE+ approach different from standard memory care.
Steve Larsen joins The Moondog Show to share the story behind Michigan Cognitive Recovery Center and its approach to cognitive care.
Visit the complete media page for additional articles, interviews, and updates.
Learn before you visit
Explore resources about Brain Health and Wellness at Lakeshore Woods, the ReCODE+ For Facilities offering, and questions to discuss with our team.
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Come see the environment, meet the team, and start with a conversation.