4:30-5:30 p.m

117-I. From Fear to Action: Addressing the Root Causes of Dementia through Cognitive Wellness

Dementia ranks among the most feared chronic conditions of later life. Yet emerging evidence suggests that up to 45% of dementia cases worldwide could be delayed or prevented by addressing its root causes. This session will focus on a Cognitive Wellness Clinic embedded in a senior living community specializing in dementia care. Presenters will describe how the clinic conducts early cognitive wellness assessments and provides clients with personalized recommendations to modify dementia-related risk factors and adopt lifestyle strategies that build confidence, engagement, and well-being. You'll gain practical strategies for adapting this model within your organization and positioning aging services providers at the forefront of brain health innovation.

• Tatiana Sadak, PhD, PMHNP, MAH, RN, FAAN, FNYAM, FGSA, Deputy Dean, Yale School of Nursing — Orange, CT, US
• Jennifer Terray, Director of Nursing, LiveWell — Plantsville, CT, US