About Us

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Journey Ten Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping churches and organizations with the knowledge, resources, and strategies needed to provide compassionate care and meaningful support to individuals living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias and their caregivers.

Founded in 2024 out of both passion and personal experience, Journey Ten exists to bridge the gap between the desire to help and the understanding of how to do so effectively. As the prevalence of dementia continues to rise, it is crucial for communities of faith to be prepared to walk alongside those affected, offering both practical support and Christ-centered care.

Dr. Nicole Seabolt, DHA, MS, CCC-SLP, DCS, DCC-CI, RAC-CT, CGCP

Nicole founded Journey Ten Foundation in 2024, driven by both personal experience and a deep passion for supporting individuals living with dementia and caregivers of all ages. Her journey has been shaped by walking alongside her grandfather, patients, their families, and multiple families within her church, witnessing firsthand the profound challenges dementia presents. Through these experiences, she gained invaluable insight into the emotional, physical, and spiritual needs of both those diagnosed and those who love them including spouses, adult children, grandchildren, and even young caregivers, fueling her commitment to equipping communities with the knowledge and resources needed to offer compassionate, meaningful care.

As a dedicated healthcare professional, Nicole holds a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration and a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and serves as Vice President of Clinical Advancement. With over thirteen years of experience in clinical practice, program development, and leadership, she has worked extensively with patients and families navigating dementia care. She is a Certified Dementia Care Specialist, a Certified Geriatric Care Professional, and a Clinical Instructor for the Dementia Capable Care Foundations & Behavior Course, having trained hundreds of healthcare professionals.

Alongside her husband, Josh, who pastors their church, Nicole recognized both the deep desire of church communities to support those affected by dementia and a significant gap in understanding how to do so effectively. This realization ignited her calling to equip churches, caregivers, and community leaders with practical tools, education, and confidence to walk alongside individuals and families impacted by dementia, at every stage of life.

Nicole’s work is deeply personal. Her grandfather’s journey, from a frontotemporal lobe dementia diagnosis during life to a posthumous Lewy body dementia diagnosis, profoundly shaped her approach to dementia care education. She weaves his story, along with the stories of caregivers and individuals living with dementia, throughout her teaching to preserve personhood, instill hope, and remind caregivers of all ages that they are not alone. Her mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure individuals living with dementia are seen, valued, and supported, and that caregivers are equipped not just to cope, but to continue living, loving, and connecting with purpose.

At Journey Ten Foundation, we believe that no one should walk the dementia journey alone. Through education, resources, and faith-based support, we empower churches and communities to be a source of hope, understanding, and care.