#ACTIVITIESSTRONG VIRTUAL FALL GATHERING
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 12-4pm ET / 9am-1pm PT
JOIN US FOR THE 3RD ANNUAL
DECODING DEMENTIA GATHERING
Opening Memory Care: Positive Pathways to Inclusive Dementia Care and Support
Increasingly, locked and segregated memory care is being challenged as an effective, humane, or even legal practice. People living with dementia have the right to receive care and support in the least restrictive environment and to live in a restraint-free world. These rights should be upheld and protected by care partners with as much commitment and passion as their steadfast efforts to keep people living with dementia safe. There are many ways to promote safety besides locked doors. Senior living providers are called to create inclusive communities for people of all abilities, including those living with dementia. The time for advocacy and change is now, but opening the doors of memory care requires relationship-centered training, knowledge, and approaches, as well as effective communication, proactive planning, and teamwork.
In this dynamic three-part Decoding Dementia Gathering, participants will delve into the compelling case for inclusive dementia care and support, grounded in legal, clinical, evidence-based, and demographic arguments. Participants will also explore practical and positive pathways to inclusion, learning directly from visionary senior living providers who are pioneering a more equitable and inclusive future for people living with dementia. This is a unique opportunity to join a groundbreaking movement in dementia care. Don’t miss your chance to be at the forefront of change and engage with trailblazers who are leading the way!
SESSION 1: 12:00-1:00PM ET / 9:00-10:00AM PT
The Case for Inclusive Dementia Care and Support
Join us for a compelling session that advocates for inclusive dementia care and support. We will delve into a series of multifaceted arguments for fostering inclusive environments, encompassing legal, clinical, and demographic perspectives. By examining the evidence base and real-world case studies, you will gain a deeper understanding of the necessity and benefits of inclusive dementia care.
OBJECTIVES
- Explore and consider the case for inclusive dementia care and support.
- Understand the legal, clinical, and demographic arguments for dementia inclusion.
- Review evidence that supports the case for dementia inclusion.
Jennifer Carson, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor and Director, Dementia Engagement, Education and Research (DEER) Program, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno
Kirsten Jacobs, MSW
BREAK 1: 1:00-1:30PM ET / 10:00-10:30AM PT
Laurie Scherrer
Program Director, Dementia Action Alliance
Craig Fowler
Board Chair, Dementia Action Alliance
SESSION 2: 1:30-2:30PM ET / 10:30-11:30AM PT
Positive Pathways to Dementia Inclusion
OBJECTIVES
- Examine six positive and practical pathways to providing integrated and inclusive dementia care and support.
- Consider how to implement dementia inclusion pathways.
- Understand challenges and solutions in moving towards dementia inclusion.
Jennifer Carson, PhD
Jen Wilson, MPH
Vice President of Well-Being,
Carol Woods Retirement Community
BREAK 2: 2:30-3:00PM ET / 11:30AM-12:00PM ET
Bradlyn Wissert, MPH
Krystal Culler, PhD
Founder and Creative Director, Virtual Brain Health Center
SESSION 3: 3:00 – 4:00PM ET / 12:00-1:00PM PT
Exemplars of Dementia Inclusion
OBJECTIVES
- Engage with and learn from visionary senior living providers who are pioneering a more equitable and inclusive future for people living with dementia.
- Learn how to implement dementia inclusion collaboration.
- Understand pitfalls and solutions in enabling dementia inclusion.
Suellen Beatty, BSN
Bryce McBain
Amy Ivey
Administrator,
Dunbar Village
Penny Cook, MSW
POST CONFERENCE HAPPY HOUR:
4:00-4:45PM ET / 1:00-1:45PM PT
Hosted by Bryan Rife,
Director of Quality Assurance, NCCAP