8:30-9:30 a.m

102-J. Balancing Autonomy and Safety for People with Dementia

Many residential care settings are reevaluating traditional views about the relationship between resident safety and autonomy. This session will outline practical decision-making frameworks that can help your organization determine the best approach to providing services and supports to older adults living with dementia. Presenters will incorporate the perspectives of various stakeholders as they explore options for honoring residents' autonomy through the built environment, operations, and technology. You'll hear from two organizations currently weighing their options as they decide how best to serve older people living with dementia. Attend this session to gain tools—not pat answers—to help you make thoughtful, responsible, and respectful decisions that benefit the older adults you serve.

• Evon Bergey, Vice President of Operations/ COO, Landis Communities — Lititz, PA, USA
• Max Winters, Senior Designer, RLPS Architects — Lancaster, PA, United States
• M. Sue Verdegem, President & CEO, United Zion Retirement Community — Lititz, PA, USA
• Teffie Landmann, Director of Dementia-Friendly Experience, Landis Communities — Lititz, PA, USA