Michala Gibson
Co-Founder
Michala Gibson is a Registered Nurse with over 20 years of experience in the senior care industry. She has served as Director of Nursing and Director of Staff Development in local care communities. As a Certified Trainer for Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, Michala works continuously with our staff and family care partners at Prairie Elder Care and within the community to ensure that elders living with dementia have the best opportunities for quality of life through innovative care, compassionate support, and meaningful engagement.
Mandy Shoemaker
Co-Founder
Mandy Shoemaker was an educator for 20 years before co-founding Prairie Elder Care with her sisterin-law, Michala Gibson. As an elementary school principal, she focused on the wellbeing of her families’ children, and now at Prairie Elder Care, she has shifted her focus to ensuring the wellbeing of people living with dementia and their families. Mandy started the first Memory Cafe in Kansas City and loves connecting with others and building community.
Our Story
In 2014, Prairie Elder Care founders Michala Gibson and Mandy Shoemaker set out on a mission to change the landscape of dementia care. By providing high-quality, person-centered support, they continue to build on that mission, restoring dignity and improving care for residents, families, and staff.