About Us - Dementia Institute

Role of the Dementia Institute

The Dementia Institute was created to improve dementia well-being.

Our dementia experts support those living with dementia and their care partners with dozens of classes, consultations, navigation, support, respite, engagement products, and much more.

We also train and certify healthcare professionals, ministry leaders, and emergency responders, and collaborate with health systems, universities, and other experts around the country.

Our Mission

In fulﬁlling God’s calling to serve others, we will serve with love and compassion, commit to excellence, and follow Christ’s teachings and example in all we do.

Our Vision

To be the leader in delivering accessible world-class care solutions that advance the well-being of persons living with dementia and their supporters.

Our Background

In 2023, the Dementia Institute was born out decades of caring for residents with dementia at our partner organization Holland Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Holland Home was the fifth nationally and the first in the state to be recognized by Positive Approach to Care^®. We are also a partner of several dementia-specialized organizations in homecare, hospice, senior living, day services, and community-based care.

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Our Leadership

Their passion and dedication to improving the lives of those affected by dementia is the reason we are here today.

Troy Vugteveen

President & Chief Executive Officer of Holland Home

David Tiesenga

Chief Strategy Oﬃcer of Holland Home

Adam Kinder

Chief Financial Oﬃcer of Holland Home

Curt Gritters, RN, BSN, MBA, CDP

Director

Rosemary Apol-Hoezee, RN, MPH, CPHRM, CDP

Dementia Specialist

Lois Thomas, RN, BSN, CDP

Dementia Specialist

Melanie Newhouse, RN, BSN, CDP

Dementia Coach

Ronald Duemler, MD, MS, CMD

Medical Director

Our Partners

By providing training to and working alongside our partners, we provide direct avenues to skilled and compassionate dementia care and support services to meet the specific needs of both you and your loved one.