Mindcare Medics is a student-led organization committed to
promoting brain health, reducing the stigma surrounding
Alzheimer's disease and aging, and building meaningful
connections between students and senior citizens.
Through educational outreach, intergenerational programs,
fundraising, and partnerships with local healthcare and aging
organizations, we encourage students to become compassionate
leaders while supporting older adults and their caregivers.
Our Mission
Our mission is centered on educating the community about
maintaining brain health, breaking the stigma surrounding
Alzheimer's disease and ageism, and fundraising to support
caregivers and local aging nonprofits.
We strive to create a community in which people of all ages
better understand cognitive health, respect older adults, and
recognize that individuals living with dementia can continue
to lead meaningful lives.
Our Story
Mindcare Medics was created after recognizing that many people
have limited knowledge about dementia, brain health, and the
realities of aging. Misconceptions can lead to fear, stigma,
and ageism, while many seniors experience isolation and a lack
of meaningful intergenerational interaction.
The organization began with the goal of bringing students,
seniors, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and community
organizations together through education, service, and shared
experiences.
Our programs help students learn about healthy aging while
giving them opportunities to form meaningful relationships
with seniors in the community.
Founder's Message
Through conversations with seniors in our community, I
realized how meaningful simple acts of kindness,
understanding, and connection can be.
I founded Mindcare Medics to educate students about brain
health and aging while creating opportunities for young
people to build genuine relationships with older adults.
By challenging misconceptions about dementia and ageism,
supporting caregivers, and working with local aging
organizations, we hope to build a more informed,
compassionate, and connected community.
Raaha
Founder & President
Our Programs
Community Education
We organize educational workshops and outreach events focused
on brain health, healthy aging, dementia awareness, and
reducing misconceptions about older adults.
Intergenerational Classes
We connect high school students and seniors through creative
and educational activities that encourage conversation,
learning, empathy, and friendship.
Brain Health Activities
Students participate in cognitive games and hands-on
activities that demonstrate how different areas of the brain
work and why maintaining cognitive health is important.
Sensory and Empathy Simulations
Simulations help students understand some of the physical and
sensory challenges seniors may experience, including changes
in eyesight and nerve sensitivity.
Technology Assistance
Students help seniors become more comfortable with
smartphones, digital tools, common cellphone features, and
emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Community Fundraising
We organize student-led fundraising events to support
caregivers, senior services, and local aging nonprofits.
Our Impact
Raised $14K through fundraising and donated to Baba Senior Outreach.
Hosted outreach events for more than
250 juniors and freshmen from West Shore.
Hosted guest speakers including
Dr. Visa Srinivasan,
Rebecca Osgood, and
Stacey Clark.
Partnered with the
Health First Memory Disorder Clinic and
One Senior Place.
Hosted 11 intergenerational classes
connecting high school students with approximately
130 seniors.
Raised $310 through a Holiday Bake Sale
and Spring Festival Booth.
Donated $150 to the Meals on
Wheels program at Aging Matters.
Partnered with Baba Senior Outreach to
create a community outreach video featuring the
experiences and challenges of
12 local seniors.
Major Initiatives
Student Outreach Events
MindCare Medics hosted outreach events for more than 250 West
Shore juniors and freshmen. These events included guest
speakers, educational discussions, and hands-on activities
exploring brain health and the effects of aging.
Topics Discussed
Common myths and misconceptions about aging
What dementia is and how it differs from normal aging
Ways students can support seniors in their communities
How people with dementia can continue to live meaningful
lives
The importance of maintaining cognitive and emotional
health
Brain Games
Participants completed brain games such as
Make-a-Word and
Bop-Zap-Zoom. These games challenged
different cognitive functions and demonstrated the importance
of keeping the brain active.
Sensory Simulations
Students participated in simulations designed to show that not
all cognitive and physical changes experienced by older adults
are caused by Alzheimer's disease.
One simulation represented declining eyesight through glasses
fitted with special lenses. Another represented nerve damage
through special gloves and drinks served at different
temperatures.
These activities encouraged empathy and helped students better
understand some of the daily challenges seniors may face.
Intergenerational Classes
In partnership with the Health First Memory Disorder Clinic
and One Senior Place, MindCare Medics hosted 11
intergenerational classes connecting students with
approximately 130 seniors.
Class topics included:
Origami
Napkin folding
Technology tips
Smartphone assistance
Technology question-and-answer sessions
These classes created opportunities for meaningful
conversations, mutual learning, and stronger relationships
between generations.
Community Fundraising
MindCare Medics raised $310 through a Holiday Bake Sale and a
Spring Festival Booth.
Donated $150 of the proceeds to the Meals on
Wheels program at Aging Matters.
Senior Outreach Video
MindCare Medics partnered with Baba Senior Outreach to create
a community outreach video about their life experiences,
interests, and hardships of 12 seniors in the local community.
Built meaningful connections with seniors and gained insigt into the challenges they face,
and identified oppurtunities to support their well-being through community service initiatives.
Events
Past Events
West Shore student brain health outreach events
Intergenerational classes with Health First Memory
Disorder Clinic and One Senior Place
Holiday Bake Sale
Spring Festival Booth
Brain games and sensory simulation activities
Technology assistance sessions for seniors
Upcoming Events
Additional details about upcoming workshops, intergenerational
classes, technology sessions, and community outreach events
will be posted here.
Future Plans
Community Fall Fest
MindCare Medics plans to host a community Fall Fest event in
August or September to increase awareness about cognitive
diseases, healthy aging, and brain health in a fun and
interactive environment.
The event will include multiple sponsors, and funds raised will
be donated to aging nonprofits.
The event will also provide space for other student-led
initiatives to promote different areas of healthcare and
community wellness.
Helping Seniors of Brevard Partnership
We plan to partner with Helping Seniors of Brevard to host
workshops and radio broadcasts focused on technology
education for seniors.
Topics may include:
Using artificial intelligence as a helpful tool
Common smartphone and cellphone features
Online safety and responsible technology use
Digital communication and accessibility tools
Program Expansion
MindCare Medics plans to expand its intergenerational classes
to additional Buena Vista facilities and create more
opportunities for students and seniors to learn from one
another.
Gallery
Our gallery will feature photos from student outreach events,
intergenerational classes, brain health activities, guest
speaker presentations, community partnerships, technology
workshops, and fundraising events.
Leadership
Founder and President
Raaha Sellamuthu
Founder and President
Executive Team
Vice President — Coming Soon
Secretary — Coming Soon
Treasurer — Coming Soon
Outreach Coordinator — Coming Soon
Community Relations Coordinator — Coming Soon
Faculty Advisor
Advisor information coming soon.
Community Partners
MindCare Medics is grateful to the organizations and
professionals who have supported our educational programs,
intergenerational activities, fundraising, and community
outreach.
Health First Memory Disorder Clinic
One Senior Place
Aging Matters
Meals on Wheels
Baba Senior Outreach
Helping Seniors of Brevard
Buena Vista Senior Living Facilities — Planned Expansion
News and Updates
Student Brain Health Outreach
MindCare Medics educated more than 250 West Shore students
through guest speaker presentations, brain games, sensory
simulations, and interactive discussions about aging and
dementia.
Intergenerational Class Series
Eleven classes were completed in partnership with the
Health First Memory Disorder Clinic and One Senior Place,
connecting students with approximately 130 seniors.
Supporting Meals on Wheels
Funds raised through a Holiday Bake Sale and Spring
Festival Booth helped support the Meals on Wheels program
at Aging Matters.
Senior Community Outreach Video
In partnership with Baba Senior Outreach, MindCare Medics
helped create a video sharing the experiences and
challenges of 12 local seniors.
Join MindCare Medics
We welcome students who are interested in brain health,
healthcare, service, leadership, and building meaningful
relationships with seniors.
Contact Us
We would be happy to hear from students, families, educators,
healthcare professionals, senior communities, caregivers, and
nonprofit organizations.
