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Wellness
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M-F 9AM-5PMT
About Us
The Dementia Connection Institute provides education and training, consultation and resources to healthcare organizations, professionals, and family caregivers through the use of the Dementia Connection Model, a framework of care utilizing non-pharmacological techniques.
Events
VIRTUAL - Dementia Connection Specialist (DCS) Certification Program by LaVon Lenaway, MA, DCS, DCSCT
- Dementia, Dementia Connection Institute, Memory Care
- Friday Apr 3, 2026
FREE CEU Webinar - Effectively Communicating with Individuals who have Dementia
- Dementia Education, FREE CEU, Dementia Connection Institute
- Tuesday Apr 21, 2026
VIRTUAL- Dementia Connection Specialist (DCS) & DCS Certified Trainer (DCSCT) Certification Program by Master Trainer & Creator, Dr. Jennifer Stelter
- Dementia Education, Dementia Connection Specialist, Dementia Connection Institute
- Thursday Apr 30, 2026
IL COC: Lake McHenry, Lake East & Metro East Chapters, In Person - Dementia Connection Specialist (DCS) & DCS Certified Trainer (DCSCT) Certification Program by Master Trainer & Creator, Dr. Jennifer Stelter
- Dementia Education, Dementia, Dementia Connection Institute, Dementia Connection Specialist
- Friday May 1, 2026
FREE CEU Webinar - Successful Interventions for Assisting with ADLs in Dementia Care
- Dementia Education, FREE CEU, Dementia Connection Institute
- Tuesday May 19, 2026
VIRTUAL - Dementia Connection Specialist (DCS) Certification Program by LaVon Lenaway, MA, DCS, DCSCT
- Dementia, Dementia COnnection Institute, Memory Care
- Friday May 22, 2026
Rep/Contact Info
Dr. Jennifer Stelter
Dr. Jennifer Stelter, also known as The Oil Doctor, Psy.D., is a Clinical Psychologist, Johns Hopkins Press author and national speaker, Senior Living and Dementia Care Consultant, and creator of the Dementia Connection Model©. She has 20 years experience in the healthcare field and over a dozen in the senior living industry. She launched the Dementia Connection Institute in 2022.
Dr. Stelter is the CEO and co-founder of the Dementia Connection Institute: https://www.dementiaconnectioninstitute.org/. She is also the creator and Master Trainer for the Dementia Connection Specialist (DCS) Certification Program. Also, she is the author of The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease, found on Johns Hopkins Press website. Amazon, and Barnes and Nobles.
Dr. Jennifer Stelter
CEO & Co-Founder
- Phone: (224) 242-0672
- Cell Phone: (224) 242-0672
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