A New Model of Care: Dementia Connection Model

NeuroEssence, LLC at the Dementia Connection InstituteVISIONOur vision is that those living with dementia will be able to experience and navigate their new world freely because dementia caregivers and professionals feel better educated, prepared, and empowered in how to provide quality dementia care.MISSIONOur mission is to bring innovative ways to educate others on dementia and approaches to care that are non-pharmacological in nature, unique, empowering, and successful, based on the Dementia Connection Model.At the Dementia Connection Institute, we provide training, education, and consultation on dementia care to professionals and family caregivers with a heavy focus on 'prescribing' with non-pharmacological interventions and engagement and empowering care providers to do the same.Jessica Ryan, also known as The Oil Mama, is a university educated Biologist and Educator, a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP), an AromaTouch® Technique Trainer certified by Dr. Hill, a top doTERRA Wellness Advocate, and a founder and co-creator of Aromatechniques an aromatherapy and hand massage technique specific to the “vintage” population. She is the CEO of The Oil Mama, LLC, and co-founder and co-owner of NeuroEssence, LLC. She has 20+ years of experience in education and the sciences from high school to university and professional level. Over the last 10 years she has committed to staying on the forefront of evidence-based essential oil uses and educating individuals and families on reducing toxic load and increasing cellular nourishment as the key to healthy mind and body at any age. She has pioneered a specialization in working with the “vintage” population, healthcare professionals, and caregivers to educate them on the usage of therapeutic essential oils for longevity and quality of life as it relates to the Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and brain health. Jessica regularly leads workshops and offers valuable and continued support through her various resources and one-on-one consultations. She also offers additional services to healthcare and residential facilities as related to the “vintage” population including caregiver and continuing education, hospice tools, and customized community wellness plans.Dr. Jennifer Stelter, also known as The Oil Doctor, Psy.D., is a Clinical Psychologist and Johns Hopkins Press author, who specializes in dementia care. She has 20 years experience in the healthcare field and over a dozen in the senior living industry. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) through the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners. Additionally, she is the CEO of NeuroEssence, LLC at the Dementia Connection Institute and the creator of the Dementia Connection Model©. Also, she is the author of "The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease". Dr. Stelter also is the CEO of the Resident Engagement Institute and Director of Product Development at Linked Senior. She also enjoys her role as an Adjunct Professor at Ivy Tech Community College. She sees clients for psychotherapy privately at Allow Wellness and coaching through The Oil Doctor, Psy.D., and provides psychological and cognitive testing at Care Navigators.