WE’RE ON A MISSION

To encourage, empathize, equip, empower, and enlighten all those in the thick of dementia care.

DEMENTIA CARE SERVICES

  • Consulting

    Our guidance consultation is intended for individual caregivers and family members caring for loved ones with a memory loss diagnosis. Whether you’ve been “in the thick” of caregiving for years or are new to the responsibilities of your role, our services ensure you are not alone.

  • Support Groups

    Let’s partner to enhance the care of loved ones. If you’re part of a memory care community and looking to improve the care available to your residents’ loved ones, our support groups allow caregivers to make new friends and learn they are not alone in the caregiving journey, making things easier or more enjoyable throughout navigating care.

  • Frontline Caregivers

    These are group education modules for professional caregivers. They are intended for formal caregivers working in memory care communities, skilled care communities, adult day services, home health care agencies, hospice care organizations, and shared housing.

  • Educational Modules

    Individual or group educational modules for families and caregivers. These modules are intended for family caregivers, unpaid volunteers, fellow church members, neighbors, or anyone who finds themselves “informally” standing alongside someone with memory impairment.

The Meaning Behind Dragonfly

Our vision for Dragonfly Senior Navigation Services was developed from a deeply personal place of inspiration and professional experience in providing care—the meaning behind Dragonfly is a reflection of that.

Dragonflies remain a nod from heaven, symbolizing wisdom and resilience to adapt to change. As the Owner/Founder of Dragonfly Senior Navigation Services, LaVon Lenaway recalls the memories and care of her mother: “They remind me of my mom’s pride and joy in her four girls. They consistently show up at beautiful and meaningful times, and I silently greet them with a warm smile and loving memories of my mom. They also remind me of the important things to hold on to.” 

Through education, support, and consultation the significance of the work we do at Dragon Senior Navigation Services is to inspire hope and ease of navigation through this corner of the world and for all those providing dementia care.

Testimonials

  • “Recently, a friend shared with me that serving as a caregiver for her aging mother was taking a significant toll. My friend knew she needed some kind of help, but she didn’t know where to start. LaVon Lenaway was able to explain the best options available and help my friend get started on the path to the exact help she needed, so that both she and her mother could have a significantly improved quality of life."

    - JB, Chicago, IL

  • "When I was walking alongside a friend who was at the end of her rope while providing elder care for her father, I reached out to LaVon for help. LaVon was able to provide support, affirmation, encouragement, wise counsel and direction to both public and private resources. My friend left our meeting with LaVon encouraged and feeling confident of the path forward as well as next steps."

    - DF, Elmhurst, IL

  • "LaVon was a wonderful source of guidance and support when I was trying to decide how to best help my dad sell his house and move into assisted living. She was very knowledgeable about all the different options and was patient as I talked through my concerns. She had good advice that I was able to put into action and it was a relief to know I could call her again if any more questions came up. I would definitely recommend her services to other families with older relatives who need help."

    -CH, Downers Grove, IL

  • "I first came to know LaVon when I moved my dad into a dementia care facility. She was with me and my dad for the entire transition. LaVon continued to be available to answer any & all of my questions & brainstorm ways to help with his behaviors. Her knowledge of dementia & the support groups she ran helped me through many difficult times."

    - CS, St. Charles, IL

Contact

LaVon K. Lenaway, MA

Owner, Gerontologist, Educator, Consultant |Certified Trainer for the Virtual Dementia Tour | Certified Trainer for the Dementia Connection Institute

DragonflySeniorNavigation@gmail.com | (630) 470-1910

1911 W. Wilson St. #267 Batavia, IL 60510