Our Why
Our commitment to Living Well with Dementia stems from a deeply personal connection. Each of us has experienced the profound impact of Dementia.
As care partners for spouses or adult children supporting parents or siblings living with Dementia, we intimately understand the complexities of your journey. Recognizing that you are not alone in facing these challenges, we have chosen to be actively involved.
Our mission is to provide support and illumination, helping to lighten the path for both you and your care partner as you navigate the intricacies of living well with Dementia.
Founders of Living Well With Dementia Sisters
Bill Kelly
Director
Bill brings more than two decades of experience in the water industry, with a career focused on innovation, startups, infrastructure, and sustainable community growth. He has held senior leadership roles across the water sector and has been deeply involved in helping emerging companies bring practical, forward-looking solutions to communities.
Bill is also active in civic and nonprofit leadership in Sisters. As Chair of the City of Sisters Public Works Advisory Committee, he helps guide infrastructure conversations with a focus on efficiency, long-term planning, and environmental responsibility.
A Past President of the Rotary Club of Sisters, Bill remains committed to community service and local engagement, reflecting Rotary’s values of “Service Above Self.” He also serves on the board of the Sisters Graduate Resource Organization (GRO), where he is helping advance the organization’s endowment program to support long-term scholarship opportunities for Sisters students.
Bill’s work reflects a blend of professional experience, strategic thinking, and a strong commitment to building resilient communities. Whether through infrastructure, education, philanthropy, or civic service, he is focused on creating lasting impact in the community he calls home.
Sandy Reilly
Co-Director
Sandy Reilly trained as a US Navy Corpsman in 1973. Orthopedic Technician and surgical assistant for Orthopedists in both New Hampshire and California. He went to work for 3M in the HealthCare division as a clinical and technical specialist working throughout eight western US states.
Married to a very understanding, beautiful wife, Rose, for more than 35 years, they retired to Sisters in 2020 They have two daughters and three grandchildren.
One of Sandy’s closest siblings has been diagnosed, first with early onset Alzheimer’s and then re-diagnosed with MCI, mild cognitive impairment. Another important person to Sandy is a lifelong friend and cherished mentor who is being cared for by his amazing wife as he progresses through late-stage Alzheimer’s and other co-morbidities.
Whether it's offering a comforting presence in times of distress, sharing valuable resources and information, or actively engaging in acts of service, Sandy’s commitment to helping others shines through.
Board of Directors of Living Well With Dementia Sisters
Stephanie Van Klootwyk
Board Member
Stephanie Van Klootwyk combines professional expertise with lived caregiving experience to support individuals and families navigating the dementia journey. As a Community Educator with Senior Helpers and facilitator of dementia caregiver support groups, she is passionate about connecting care partners with practical resources, meaningful education, and a supportive community. Drawing from both her personal and professional experiences, Stephanie brings empathy, authenticity, and hope to her work, empowering families to find confidence and connection through every stage of dementia care.
.jpg)
Jane Jarman
Respite Program Coordinator
Jane Jarman, Positive Approach to Care ® Licensed Dementia Educator, Coach and Consultant, NCCDP Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional.
Jane Jarman, founder of Dementia Connections LLC is an experienced dementia specialist working with persons living with brain change, consulting care partners/families, and serving as a dementia staff trainer for long term care communities. With over 16 years of dedicated experience, Jane creates awareness opportunities for her clients introducing dementia skill techniques and effective communication strategies while deepening their understanding of the many facets of dementia.
As a PAC Trainer and Coach, Jane teaches healthcare and professional organizations increased awareness, dementia knowledge and skill building so they may better understand changes occurring with a person living with dementia.
As a PAC Consultant, Jane works with families to determine what challenges and changes are occurring. By identifying the unmet, (emotional, physical, social) needs of their loved one, the goal is to work towards a supportive and caring environment for both the person living with dementia and their care partner.
Jane is a current board member of the Central Oregon Parkinson’s Council, Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association Central Oregon, Living Well with Dementia Sisters, and a community resource for the Council on Aging for Central Oregon.
.jpg)
Maggie Keyton
Board Chair
Maggie Keynton brings over a decade serving those living with dementia and their care partners. She first began caring for a family member in 2013, and that experience had a profound impact on her life. She spent a decade working in senior living, primarily scheduling and overseeing activities in Memory Care. She spent six years volunteering on a committee for the Alzheimer’s Association, coaching teams across the state on fundraising through activities that were meaningful to them.
Eventually, Maggie began working for the association by managing programs, support groups, and volunteers covering six counties. She currently is employed by Partners In Care, a local nonprofit providing Hospice and other vital services to those who are medically fragile in the community. Seniors, those living with dementia, and end-of-life care are where Maggie’s passions lie.
Born and raised in Central Oregon, Maggie loves to garden, cook, and travel with her wife, two kids, and six pets.
Vacant
Are you interested in sitting on our Board?
Please contact
Bill Kelly | Bill@LWWDS.com
Sandy Reilly | Sandy@LWWDS.com