Jessie Hillock is the owner and founder of The Memory Compass. Currently the only private practice in Indiana with specific focus of specializing in providing Dementia & Memory Loss Navigation Consultations and support services for family members and care partners of a loved one living with memory loss and cognitive challenges as well as individuals living with the disease. 

Jessie is a dementia care specialist, certified dementia practitioner and has a master's degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She has 10 years of experience as a speech-language pathologist with area of specialty in providing therapy services for individuals living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Parkinson's Disease and normal aging. Prior to starting her private practice, Jessie spent 6 years of her career working in skilled nursing facilities (SNF), Independent Living Facilities (ILF), Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), Memory Care, and Long Term Care (LTC). She has worked in the role of Dementia Care Specialist after adapting and implementing a facility-wide dementia staging program within a local skilled nursing facility. Through this position, she provided ongoing education and training to facility staff, extensive education to patients and their families, as well as held supervisory roles for other professionals and students. Jessie founded The Memory Compass in 2019 in order to help families navigate memory loss and cognitive decline whether just beginning to show signs, recently diagnosed, or further progressed in their journey.

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An active member within the senior care space of her community and beyond, she leads a Daughterhood Circle on dementia, serves as a board member for the Indiana Parkinson Foundation, and is a co-creator of Graceful Seasons. Jessie is sought after for local support group presentations, dementia trainings, expert panelist discussions, and mentorship for other healthcare professionals. 

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Jessie resides in Zionsville, IN with her husband, 5-year old son, and rescue dog, Grace. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, and feels truly blessed to learn from her clients to take time to enjoy the small simple things in life.