Don’t React, Respond: Positive Interactions for Residents Living with Dementia | Functional Pathways

Learn how a proactive, person-centered approach can help care teams create more positive interactions and improve quality of life for residents living with dementia. In this webinar, Functional Pathways explores practical strategies for moving from reactive care to compassionate, intentional engagement. The session also addresses why antipsychotic use in skilled nursing facilities remains a major national focus and how teams can support residents while aligning with best-practice standards. In this session, attendees will learn how to: • Explain why antipsychotic use is a major area of focus in skilled nursing facilities • Identify the Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia • Apply strategies to support residents in achieving the highest possible quality of life • Minimize negative reactions associated with dementia The session provides actionable tools to help care teams anticipate resident needs, strengthen interactions, and deliver safer, more empathetic and effective dementia care. Presented in partnership with Functional Pathways.