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To support families, caregivers, and loved ones living with dementia by providing compassionate, evidence-based education, resources, and guidance.
Learn practical strategies for communication, safety, and daily care.
Tools to reduce stress, improve confidence, and prevent burnout.
Tailored recommendations for your loved one’s needs.
Regular visits and telehealth support to help adjust plans as dementia progresses.
Our program helps staff and families better support individuals experiencing:
We provide:
Donna is the founder and program lead of the Sequoia Pathways: Dementia Education Support Program (launching in 2025). A board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Certified Dementia Practitioner & Trainer, Dr. Hawley brings more than 25 years of experience in geriatrics, dementia care, mental health, hospice, and palliative care.
She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing Education from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, and her Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Certification from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Alongside her clinical practice, she has been a nursing faculty member at UW–Oshkosh since 2013, teaching and mentoring the next generation of nurses.
Dr. Hawley developed Sequoia Pathways to provide evidence-based dementia education for caregivers, staff, and communities, with the goal of improving quality of life for individuals living with dementia and supporting those who care for them. The program emphasizes innovation, compassion, and caregiver empowerment,
integrating best practices in dementia care with accessible training and support.
In addition to her program leadership, she is an active committee member with the Alzheimer’s Association.
She has also served as an expert representative for the Wisconsin Department of Human Services Long-Term Care Advisory Board.
Her vision is to expand dementia education and support services statewide and beyond, ensuring that caregivers and care teams have the tools they need to deliver compassionate, person-centered care and improve the quality of life for those living with dementia.
Sequoia Pathways’ purpose is to enhance the quality of life for individuals with dementia through behavioral support, education, and collaborative care.
Any resident with any form of memory impairment, diagnosis of dementia, mood, or behavioral concerns.
Assessment, care planning, medication review, staff and caregiver education, follow-up visits, and team coordination.
There are no out-of-pocket costs for most patients. This program is covered by Medicare and most insurance plans. We will verify coverage in advance.
On-site or telehealth visits to observe and manage care in real time with staff collaboration.
Reduced behaviors and hospitalizations, improved quality of life, lower staff stress, and improved family satisfaction.
Ensure resident availability, have notes and MARs ready, and communicate recent behaviors or mediation changes.
Families receive updates, education, and support materials tailored to their loved one’s needs.
Emphasis on communication techniques, environmental changes, and meaningful engagement before medication.
Sequoia Pathways is led by Dr. Donna J. Hawley, DNP, APNP, PMHNP-BC, CDP, with the Sequoia Integrative Medical Services team. See her bio above!
Accepted by phone or fax. Please include recent notes and medication list.
Typically, every 2-6 weeks, adjusted for clinical need and progress.
Yes, training is available for staff and for families. Please reach out for more information!
Contact our Admissions Manager, Josie Lenz, via email at admissions@sequoiaintegrativemedicalservices.com or at (920) 372-4168.
Submit completed consent form via email or fax.
Central Fax: (920) 543-5288
Western WI Fax: (715) 520-5288
Email: admissions@sequoiaintegrativemedicalservices.com
Upon submission of forms you/your loved one will be placed on the provider’s schedule for a visit within the next calendar month. Once paperwork has been processed by our billing department (typically 1-2 business days) we are able to address and concerns/needs.
