The City of Clayton Council meeting held on May 15, 2025, featured a presentation by Mary Garment, a retired healthcare executive and founder of ThriveWise 360, a coaching and concierge service aimed at assisting individuals in navigating the complexities of aging. Garment, who has over 40 years of experience in healthcare, emphasized the importance of making healthcare engaging and accessible, particularly for younger generations.

Garment introduced ThriveWise 360's mission to empower aging individuals and their families, highlighting the program's success at Meadowbrook at Clayton, which has attracted multigenerational participation, with attendance reaching up to 65 people. She outlined the organization's core values of trust, compassion, dependability, proactivity, and resourcefulness.

The services offered by ThriveWise 360 include social connection initiatives to combat social isolation, navigation assistance through healthcare systems, and health and wellness programs. Garment noted a concerning trend of social isolation affecting both the elderly and younger populations, particularly young men, and stressed the need for community engagement.

Additionally, ThriveWise 360 provides home evaluations and modifications to help seniors age in place, as well as financial planning assistance to prepare for future needs. Garment shared her personal journey of transitioning from corporate healthcare to entrepreneurship, using a "wheel of life" approach to help clients assess their satisfaction across various life categories and set actionable goals.

The meeting concluded with an invitation for questions, allowing council members and attendees to engage further with Garment about her initiatives and the impact of ThriveWise 360 on the community. The council expressed support for the program, recognizing its potential to enhance the quality of life for residents as they navigate the aging process.