Benignity LLC, 1230 Macklind Avenue Ste 121, St. Louis, MO (2026)

05/19/2026

🌟 What an inspiring afternoon at the St. Louis County Older Adults Commission Annual Meeting!
I had the privilege of attending today and walking away feeling more motivated than ever about the work ahead.
It was wonderful to connect with the amazing Ms. Cookie, an active and passionate advocate for older adults in our community. Her dedication is contagious and a true testament to what showing up for others looks like.
A sincere thank you to Councilwoman Shalonda Webb and the rest of the council for creating space for our community’s voices to be heard. Watching petitions be received and action being moved forward for seniors in St. Louis County was both humbling and encouraging.
As the founder of Benignity LLC, these moments fuel my purpose. Our mission is to train and equip seniors, families, caregivers, and professionals to provide high-quality, person-centered care for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. Being in rooms like this — surrounded by people who genuinely care about our aging community — affirms that we are all in this together.
Every seat at the table matters. I’m grateful I had one today. 💙

05/17/2026

Last night, I had the honor of attending the St. Louis County Democrats’ 45th Annual Democratic Gala — and I didn’t just show up to celebrate. I showed up to advocate. It was so good to spend time with Jasmine Crockett Wesley Bell , Brian Williams , and Cori Bush! 💜

As a gerontologist, I spend my days thinking about older adults — their dignity, their care, their futures. So when I found myself in the same room as my representatives, senators, and other colleagues and supporters, I made sure that voice was heard.

I talked with many people about what I see every day:
👵 Older adults in St. Louis and across Missouri who are aging without adequate support systems.
🧠 Families navigating dementia diagnoses with little guidance, few resources, and enormous emotional and financial burden.
💛 Caregivers — often unpaid, often invisible — who are burning out because we as a society have not built the infrastructure they deserve.
This is not a partisan issue. This is a human issue. But policy shapes reality, and the people in that room make policy.

I’m grateful for the conversations I had and even more grateful that our elected officials listened. Missouri’s older adult population is growing. Our dementia population is growing. The need for bold, compassionate, coordinated action is urgent.

To my fellow gerontologists, social workers, healthcare professionals, and advocates: find your representatives. Tell your stories. Show up in those rooms. Our expertise is exactly what’s needed at the table.

To the leaders I spoke with last night: I’m holding you to those conversations. Older adults and caregivers in St. Louis and Missouri are counting on us.

The work continues. 💙

05/15/2026

📣 It's officially happening — and you're invited!
I am beyond excited to announce the So Be It Book Release Party & Meet and Greet Book Signing! 🌸

It is with a grateful heart that I announce the official release of So Be It: A Dementia Caregiver's Guide to Standing in the Breach — and I would be honored to celebrate this milestone with you. This book was born out of faith, lived experience, and a deep calling to serve those who stand in the gap for their loved ones. It is written for the caregiver who is weary but pressing forward, for the family navigating the uncertainty of dementia, and for anyone who has ever had to trust God in the middle of a season they did not choose. So Be It is a declaration of surrender, strength, and unwavering faith.

Please join me for an evening of community and celebration:
📅 Wednesday, June 17, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Benignity LLC · 1230 Macklind Ave, Ste. 121 · St. Louis, MO 63110
🎟 RSVP →https://lnkd.in/ge5wgnpp
📚 Order on Amazon → https://lnkd.in/gw9WXnGK

Unable to attend in person? Copies may be ordered online and delivered directly to your door. Simply scan the QR code on the flyer or use the link above.
Books will be available for purchase at the event for $20.

Accepted payment methods: Cash · Zelle · Cash App

Please bring exact change — no cash on hand will be available at the event.
I look forward to sharing this evening with you. Come as you are, and bring someone who needs to be in the room. 🙏🏾

05/12/2026

Benignity LLC is growing — and I'm looking for the right partners to grow with!

My name is Arnesia Terrell, and as a Consulting Gerontologist & Dementia Care Educator based in St. Louis, my mission is simple: to make sure the professionals caring for our elders are truly equipped to do so with knowledge, confidence, and compassion.

Benignity LLC proudly offers:
✅ ADDC Seminars (NCCDP) — CDP certification pathway
✅ GUIDE Program Expertise — Care Navigator training
✅ Custom Corporate Training — built around your team's needs
✅ Cognitive Stimulation Therapy facilitation
✅ Care Navigator Consulting Services
✅ Strategic Guidance, Education & Speaking Engagements

Your team deserves expert-level training. The people in your care deserve nothing less. If your organization is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered dementia care — I'd love to be a part of that journey with you!

Let's connect!
📩 [email protected]
🌐 www.benignityllc.com

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05/06/2026

🌿 Proud to have attended the 2026 Rural Aging Summit today!

This morning I had the privilege of sharing Benignity LLC and joining fellow professionals, advocates, and community members at the Smithton Senior Center for an incredibly impactful event presented by Saric Consulting (Nursing Home Medicaid Assistance).

The summit brought together 5 specialized speakers and local vendors, all focused on addressing the most pressing concerns facing our aging rural communities. The conversations were eye-opening, the insights were invaluable, and the passion in that room was undeniable.
Events like this remind me why this work matters. Rural communities often face unique challenges when it comes to aging — access to care, Medicaid navigation, and community support systems are all areas where connection and collaboration make a real difference.
I’m walking away with new knowledge, new contacts, and a renewed commitment to supporting the aging community. 💙

If you work in eldercare, Medicaid assistance, senior services, or rural health — let’s connect! I’d love to keep this conversation going.

05/04/2026

I have some exciting and deeply personal news to share. 💜

My book, So Be It: A Caregiver's Guide to Standing In The Breach, will be published soon — and I couldn't be more grateful to finally bring it into the world!

This book was born out of one of the hardest seasons of my life. I had the sacred privilege of caring for my mom, who lived with vascular dementia and Alzheimer's disease. She passed away on May 7, 2025, and her journey — our journey together — changed me forever.

Through every hard day, every heartbreak, and every tender moment, I clung to Jesus. My faith, along with my educational and professional background as a gerontologist, helped me navigate the grief, the exhaustion, and the deep love that defines this experience.

So Be It is a devotional guide for family caregivers and professional caregivers walking alongside a loved one or patient living with dementia. It's for the moments when you feel like you're losing your footing. It's a reminder that you are not alone, that your work is holy, and that you can stay grounded — even in the hardest of days.

If you know someone caring for a loved one or a patient with dementia, please share this post. This book may be exactly what they need. 💜

Stay tuned for the release date — I can't wait to get this into your hands!

05/02/2026

What does it look like when a community decides caregivers matter? It looks like last night. ✨

I had the privilege of attending and sponsoring The Caregiver Club®'s 4th Annual A Night to Care Gala here in St. Louis — an evening that reminded me exactly why this work is so sacred and so necessary.

Started by caregivers for caregivers, The Caregiver Club is an organization working tirelessly to improve the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia by supporting the people who love and care for them every single day. They are breaking the stigma of dementia, building community, and making sure caregivers are never invisible.

As a gerontologist, CADDCT, and founder of Benignity LLC, I am deeply committed to this same mission. Sponsoring this event was not just a business decision — it was a personal one. Dementia has touched my family. I know what caregivers carry. And I will always show up for them.

Proud to stand with The Caregiver Club and the entire St. Louis dementia community. Here is to doing this work together. ❤️ 🙏🏽

04/29/2026

Collaboration is where impact begins. 🩵

Today, I had a meaningful conversation with the ULSTL about a shared vision: creating stronger, more accessible support for seniors and their caregivers across the St. Louis region.

Our seniors built this community. Our caregivers sustain it — often quietly, often sacrificially. They deserve more than gratitude. They deserve real resources, real partnerships, and real advocacy.

That's exactly what this work is about.

I'm energized by the possibilities ahead and grateful to be in rooms where people are asking the hard questions AND doing something about it.

If you're working in aging services, caregiver support, or community health in the St. Louis area — let's connect. The more voices at the table, the stronger this work becomes!

04/22/2026

Save the date — May 23, 2026!

Benignity LLC is hosting our next ADDC Seminar — Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care, certified through NCCDP and available to professionals in all 50 states.

This full-day virtual seminar (7:30 AM – 4:00 PM CT via Zoom) is designed for care navigators, nurses, CNAs, social workers, administrators, and anyone supporting individuals living with dementia and their families!

You'll walk away with practical skills in:
✅ Alzheimer's Disease & related dementias
✅ Person-centered care approaches
✅ Communication strategies for dementia care
✅ Behavioral symptoms & interventions
✅ Supporting families & caregivers
✅ Legal, ethical & documentation basics

Upon completion, participants are eligible to apply for the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) credential through NCCDP. All course materials are included.

🩵 $250 per person | Group rates available

📩 Ready to register or have questions? Reach out:
(314) 492-3363 | [email protected] | benignityllc.com

Spots are limited — don't wait!

04/10/2026

Is your team equipped to deliver truly person-centered dementia care? 🧠💙

I'm Arnesia F. Terrell, founder of Benignity LLC — a St. Louis-based eldercare consultation and dementia education company serving all 50 states. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT), my mission is simple: train and equip care professionals to provide high-quality support for individuals living with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Through the NCCDP, I offer Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care (ADDC) Seminars that prepare nurses, CNAs, social workers, activities staff, administrators, and more to:
✅ Improve resident outcomes
✅ Reduce behavioral challenges
✅ Earn the nationally recognized CDP credential

Seminar registration is $250/person, with group rates available for facilities enrolling multiple staff members.

No matter where you are in the country, I'd love to partner with your facility to elevate your memory care standards. 📩 [email protected] | 📞 (314) 492-3363 | 🌐 www.benignityllc.com

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