Energy Up for Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease

Awaken memory, connection, and joy through our science-backed movement program.
Schedule a free demo class.

When memory fades, the spirit still remembers rhythm, laughter, and connection.

Energy Up for Dementia & Alzheimer's is a compassionate wellness program created by Vickie Aigner, founder and CEO of Alive, Fit & Free, who has over 30 years of experience in wellness, senior fitness, and memory care. Through joyful movement, music, and mindfulness, this program helps participants reconnect to their bodies, their loved ones, and enjoy more moments of clarity.

Hear testimonies from program participants below:

As a Life Enrichment Director there is nothing better than seeing so many of my residents engage in an activity like Alive, Fit & Free has brought to our community. At American Orchards Senior Living we love promoting our Pathways To Promise, which is a program we have in order to provide the best care to our residents. A key aspect to our program is physical well-being and there is no better way to do it than with instructors from Alive, Fit & Free, who are so encouraging towards my residents and enthusiastic the entire session. The progress that I have seen in less than a year is incredible! 

-Leslie, Life Enrichment Director - American Orchards
Our member, Clay, brings his wife Jeanette into the center to attend the Dementia Care classes. He's been bringing her to DVCC for about a year and has attended the dementia classes since they started. She just went back for follow-up testing with her Neurologist and he reported that she has actually improved since her last visit!

He says he almost never sees improvement, so he encouraged her to keep doing whatever she is doing. It makes me so happy when we hear reminders like this. Thank you for your contribution to our success!


-Michelle, Site Coordinator, Optum Deer Valley
When my husband Bob first started coming to the Dementia classes, he could barely move his arms and legs, but over the next several months became increasingly agile and coordinated. Two weeks ago he had a fall and ended up in the hospital. While in a semi-conscious state, he appeared to have dreams where he clapped and laughed. As I watched him do this one afternoon, I suddenly realized that he was doing some of his exercises from your class. He did it several times, then he stopped. A little while later, he repeated it again. It was very purposeful and I realized how your dementia class really helped him. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

-Ann, wife of program participant Bob

Our program is powered by the
4 Pillars of Health to boost function, emotional regulation, and meaningful connection.

Mental Clarity

We stimulate neural cognition and encourage the repair and rebuilding of neural pathways, improving mental clarity and potentially slowing cognitive decline.

Emotional Resilience

We foster connection and community with dignity in a supportive, judgment‑free environment, leaving participants happier.

Physical Strength

We improve coordination, strength, balance, and mobility with gentle, adaptive exercises that helps participants' everyday function.

Energetic Vitality

We elevate mood and reduce anxiety through familiar music and rhythmic patterns, increasing feel-good hormones and lessening depression.

Who we work with.

For any age or ability.

We have a comprehensive selection of resources and in-person and online classes that our medical partners can recommend to their patients and caregivers.
We host in-person and online dementia program classes for both caregivers and paritcipants in a supportive community setting.
We provide in-person and online dementia program classes to serve your residents and clients.

You can join our Energy Up for Dementia & Alzheimer's classes in-person, live, or on-demand on our Youtube channel.



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