Before Memory Care: Helping Assisted Living Residents Thrive in the Early Stages of Dementia

In this webinar, Dr. Evan Shelton, Innovation Officer at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia (CARD), shares practical strategies that both clinical and non-clinical senior living staff can use to help residents living with early-stage dementia thrive in assisted living. You’ll learn how to: ✔ Identify cognitive, social, and functional strengths in residents living with early-stage dementia and create meaningful opportunities to use them ✔ Use communication strategies that support understanding and successful interactions ✔ Adapt environments, routines, and everyday tasks to promote greater independence ✔ Recognize changing needs and help prepare for a smoother transition to memory care when the time comes Throughout the session, Dr. Shelton shares real-world examples and practical approaches for creating environments where residents can continue using their abilities, participate in community life, and maintain greater independence for as long as possible. Please be aware that watching the recording will not qualify you for the +1 CE Credit. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact us at CE@accushield.com. Learn more about Accushield: https://www.accushield.com/ ‪@Cen4ARD‬ #DementiaCare #MemoryCare #SeniorCare