Jennifer Stelter, Psy.D., CDP, CADDCT, DCS, DCSCT
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, Creator of the Dementia Connection Model©, and Dementia Expert
Dr. Jennifer Stelter, also known as The Oil Doctor, Psy.D., is a Clinical Psychologist, dementia expert, 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 (NCCDP).
After her own mental health journey, Dr. Stelter quickly realized the power of non-pharmacological tools, and therefore, dedicated her career to educating others on the power of having these tools in their hands. She spent the first half of her career helping those with mental health concerns. During this next part of her career, Dr. Stelter dedicated the last 12 years exploring, researching, creating, and trialing innovative dementia care techniques to bring professionals and caregivers the latest tools to equip them for success. She then opened NeuroEssence, LLC with her business partner, and they launched the Dementia Connection Institute in 2022.
Dr. Stelter is the CEO of NeuroEssence, LLC at the Dementia Connection Institute and the innovator and creator of the Dementia Connection Model© and a Master Trainer for the Dementia Connection Specialist Certified Trainer (DCSCT) Certification Program. Also, she is the author of The Busy Caregiver's Guide to Advanced Alzheimer Disease.
Dr. Stelter’s self-care regimen consists of exercise, oiling, meditation, and laughing with her husband and children. She also loves to get on the floor and play with her Rhodesian Ridgeback. In addition, she takes time for herself on bike rides, sipping coffee in nature, and listening to music.