Dementia Connection Institute

Deepen your connections in 2025 with this national and international certification! Earn CEUs and fill your #toolbox with evidenced-based, holistic tools, by simply understanding how our brain works and how these help those living with #dementia. Seminar dates are posted on our website! #AlzheimersCare #DementiaSupport #CaregiverTips #CompassionateCare #memorycare #familycaregiving #carepartners #seniorliving #seniorcare #dementiaconnectionmodel #physiology #psychology #holisticcare

It's imperative that #familycaregivers undergo #dementiatraining to provide the best #qualityoflife to those they care for. And they know they want to provide the best quality of life to their loved ones, so they should enroll in #dementiatraining. Offering a cost effective, schedule-friendly, virtual option with the Dementia Connection Specialist training. Choose to become certified as a DCS or come for the training. On 1/30 and 1/31, Pastor Jeanette will be offering this course for family caregivers and #carepartners. This is offered in two half days to accommodate family caregivers' schedules. The course will be from 6PM-9PM on both days. And if you are also a #healthcareprofessional, earn 6 #ces!! Follow the QR code to register or go to https://lnkd.in/gv8bP2XE #dementiaeducation #caregivingtraining #dementiaconnectionmodel #memorycare #qualitycare #holisticcare #careprofessionals #caregivers #seniorcare

We are proud to announce our program evaluation feedback results from 2024 for the Dementia Connection Specialist (DCS/DCSCT) Certification Program, that was elevated to national status in 2023 and international status in 2024. Every student who goes through the program is required to complete this evaluation as part of their certification. We wanted to share what they had to say... #dementiatraining #qualitydementiatraining #qualitydementiacare #sensorybasedexperience #dementiaconnectionmodel #memorycare #dementiacare #seniorcare #seniorliving #seniorlivingcommunities #familycaregivers #nurses #therapists #administrators #executivedirectors #homecare #homehealth #assistedlivingcommunities #skillednursingfacilities #firstresponders #dementiafriendlycommunities

Music is a powerful tool for connecting with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. 🎶 From soothing agitation to sparking joyful memories, it’s an easy way to brighten their day. Start by playing their favorite songs or singing together—it’s therapy for the heart and mind. 💛 For more tips on at-home care, visit our website and checkout the Dementia Connection Model, developed by Dr. Jennifer Stelter and published by @JohnsHopkinsUniversityPress. #MusicTherapy #AlzheimersCare #DementiaSupport #CaregiverTips #CompassionateCare #memorycare #familycaregiving #carepartners #seniorliving #seniorcare #dementiaconnectionmodel #physiology #psychology #holisticcare

Did you know that you can use #essentialoils in the #caregiving process to help manage aspects of #dementia? You know the saying, "There is an app for that." Well, "There is an oil for that!" Join us at this FREE #ce event at Indigo Bartlett Memory Care in Bartlett, Illinois on Jan 22nd at 430PM CST to create a playbook of essential oils to add to your #toolbox. Learn about the science of oils, their intended purpose, and which oils to use when. Also, walk away with a good understanding of safety techniques when using oils. End the night in making your own essential oil roller bottle to take with you! Get trainer, prepared, and ready to use essential oils everyday with those you care for. RSVP to Sonija Telles at stelles@theindigobartlett.com. #dementiaeducation #essentialoiluse #holisticcare #memorycare #dementiacare #seniorliving #seniorcare #seniorlivingcommunities #socialworkers #nurses #therapists #dementiaconnectionmodel

The Dementia Connection Institute (DCI) is proud to announce our 2025 Dementia Connection Specialist Certified Training Team, bringing you #qualitydementiaeducation and #holistictools coast to coast in the United States! Check out a listing of all our DCS seminars both virtually and in-person at https://lnkd.in/gXKe7hJ9 #dementiaeducation #dementiatraining #memorycare #caregiversupport #dementiaconnectionmodel #holisticcare #seniorcare #seniorlivingcommunities #dementiafriendlycommunities #alz #alldementias #certificationtraining #dementiacertification #ces

Caregiving can be overwhelming, but mindfulness helps you stay calm and focused. Try these simple techniques to recharge and handle tough moments with clarity and confidence. 🌿 Learn to control the physiology of your body to influence the psychology of your mind. Visit our website for more caregiver self-care tips! #MindfulCaregiving #CaregiverWellness #SelfCareForCaregivers #AlzheimersSupport #DementiaCareTips #caregivers #familycaregivers #carepartners #memorycare #dementiacare #dementiaconnectionmodel

We continue our mission to train as many people as we can with quality #dementiaeducation through the lens of the Dementia Connection Model, published by Johns Hopkins University Press and developed by Dr. Jennifer Stelter. The Dementia Connection Institute (DCI) has created new offerings for 2025 to fulfill this mission. We welcome 2025 with open arms with determination, gratitude, and collaborative efforts to grow. The word of the year for the DCI is GROWTH. With Growth, we can touch more lives and spread the love of #qualitydementiaeducation and the use of #holistictools. Then the DCI's vision comes true, where people living with #dementia can live in their new world freely, without controls, constraints, negativity, nor judgment. They can just be who they want to be. HAPPY NEW YEAR! #truedementiacare #dementiaconnectionmodel #memorycare #dementiacare #seniorcare #seniorlivingcommunities #assistedliving #homecare #homehealth #skillednursing #hospitals #communitybusinesses #2025goals #first responders #dementiafriendlycities #growth #expansion #caregiversupport #healthcareprofessionals #familycaregivers

In comparison to our 2023 numbers, we have doubled to quadrupled our reach! Our mission has been to inform and train as many people as possible in #dementiacare with #qualitytraining using the Dementia Connection Model. And in 2024 we continued to carry out our mission! Check out these accomplishments: *Educated over  2000 caregivers and healthcare professionals using the Dementia Connection Model© from seminars, webinars and conferences we spoke at, Dr. Stelter's book tour, and CEU and family presentations *Touched the lives of over 10,000 people living with dementia  *Certified 142 Dementia Connection Specialists (DCS/DCSCT), doubling our numbers from 2023 *On-boarded 7 new Dementia Connection Specialist Certified Trainers (DCSCTs) to our Team of 12, covering coast to coast *The DCSCT Team has presented 17 DCS Seminars  *Spoke at 13 national conferences *Presented at 19 CEU and Family presentations *Dr. Stelter finished her book tour in June by presenting at 17 communities *Have collaborated with over 400 healthcare organizations *Featured guest on 4 podcasts *Dr. Stelter taped her first episode of the Dementia Connection Podcast - coming soon! *Published 3 articles/blogs *Launched the Dementia Connection Wellness-Inspired Dining Program for healthcare settings and families *Started the re-certification process for fellow DCSs and DCSCTs using the new Dementia Connection Classroom *Opened the DCI's online Tool Shop We welcome 2025 with open arms! #dementiaeducation #qualitydementiatraining #dementiatraining #dementiaconnectionmodel #qualitycare #holisticcare #sensorybasedconnections #seniorcare #seniorliving

Calling all #familycaregivers!! Please join us for the FREE presentation by our very own, Dr. Jennifer Stelter, as she shares her research and findings in the #dementiacarefield and providing #families with #holistictools they can use immediately when #caregiving. Event is Jan 16th at 4PM CST. This is in person at Radford Green at Sedgebrook in Lincolnshire, Illinois. RSVP to Laura McAndrew at LMcAndrew@sedgebrook.net #alzheimersassociation #alzheimers #dementia #alldementias #dementiacaregiving #memorycare #familysupport #dementiaconnectionmodel #seniorcare #seniorliving