4:30-5:30 p.m

101-I. Implementing Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Person-Centered Dementia Care

The Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations offer 56 guidelines for professional care providers working with individuals living with dementia. This session will review the report's recommendations, which are based on a comprehensive review of evidence, best practices, and expert opinions. Presenters will explore several programs across the country that are implementing practices to enhance the quality of care for residents living in residential care settings. You'll get a close-up look at one coaching program that helps long-term care communities implement system-changing best practices in dementia care. Don't miss this chance to explore the successes, challenges, and lessons learned from coaching initiatives in both urban and rural communities.

• Lorna Prophater, Sr. Director, Care Professional Services, Alzheimer's Association — Chicago, IL, USA
• Shawn Johnson, Long-Term & Community-Based Care Coach, Alzheimer's Association — Chicago, IL, USA
• Emily Waddington, Long-Term & Community-Based Care Coach, Alzheimer's Association — Chicago, IL, USA