Who We Are
It’s time to think differently about dementia.
We are three millennial women who are passionate about destigmatizing and personalizing dementia care. We have a collective 30+ years in the senior care industry, where we all noticed the gaps in supporting people living with dementia and their loved ones. The Creative Dementia Collective was born to fill those gaps and begin to shift the culture of dementia care!
Often, larger institutions and organizations can’t provide customized support for the unique needs of each person they serve. Our people-first approach allows us to build relationships, dive into creativity as a powerful tool, provide education and skill-building to bring families together, and bring awareness to the people behind the disease.
Meet the Collective
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Kaylee Allen
Kaylee Allen is a board-certified Music Therapist and Co-Founder of the Creative Dementia Collective, specializing in memory care and hospice. Kaylee has designed and implemented the first Music Therapy Internship program at Aegis Senior Living in Washington state and overseen several practicum students and interns.
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Erin Staadecker
Erin Staadecker is a Positive Approach to Care® Certified Independent Trainer and Co-Founder of The Creative Dementia Collective. With over a decade of experience, Erin provides dementia awareness training and engagement programs for senior living communities, private clients, and organizations seeking to destigmatize dementia nationwide.
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Jael Weinberg
Jael Weinberg is a Registered Art Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Co-Founder of the Creative Dementia Collective. Jael specializes in legacy work for people living with dementia and their care partners. She is passionate about storytelling and utilizes creative expression to support others in telling their story .
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Rosie Allen
Rosie is “Therapy Certified” and to expand her resume, she also has her Canine Good Citizen Certification, a ten-skill training program. She’s a busy working girl in elder and dementia care settings!