3:00-4:00 p.m

113-E. Improving Dementia Care with AI-Powered Pain Assessment

Pain is often underrecognized and undertreated in older adults with dementia, many of whom cannot reliably self-report their discomfort. This communication barrier leads caregivers to rely on subjective observations, resulting in inconsistent assessments and missed opportunities for intervention. This session will explore how AI-powered pain assessment tools combine automated facial recognition with structured digital checklists to accurately and consistently identify pain-related behaviors in nonverbal individuals. Presenters will demonstrate how to use these tools to improve clinical decision-making and reduce falls, frailty, and inappropriate drug use. Join this session to discover how technology and human care can work together to ensure a pain-free future for older adults.

• Nick Garofoli, Head of Business Development, US
• Eric Riguerra, RN, Director of Nursing Services, Jewish Home at Rockleigh — Rockleigh, NJ, USA
• Karah Santos, RN, Medical Records / Employee Health Nurse, Jewish Home at Rockleigh — Rockleigh, NJ, US