Dementia freedom: The future of senior living

Innovative senior living leaders understand that true freedom must extend to everyone—including those living with dementia. If people with dementia are not free, then no one is truly free. Join industry leaders, caregivers, and innovators for this full-day virtual event to explore how the senior living industry can break away from outdated care models and embrace a future that prioritizes dignity, autonomy, and engagement for all residents. 
 
Through best practices, innovative technology—including AI—and personalized engagement strategies, we discuss how empowering individuals with dementia leads to improved wellness—enhancing clinical outcomes and driving financial success for senior living providers. Gain insights into how cutting-edge solutions, from smart environments to adaptive engagement programs, create thriving communities where every resident has the opportunity to live with purpose and connection. Watch the recordings below.

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Session 1

Embracing dementia inclusion: Breaking down barriers through person-centered care and non-pharmacological approaches validation

This interactive session focuses on creating inclusive, respectful environments for individuals living with dementia by promoting person-centered care and non-pharmacological support approaches. Participants will gain practical tools, real-world insights, and education to foster empathy, dignity, and deeper human connection in dementia care.

Session 2

C-level leadership & the journey to dementia inclusion

This session highlights dementia inclusion as a critical leadership priority, showcasing how senior living executives are driving ethical, operational, and legal change to create empowering environments for residents with dementia. Panelists will share real-world strategies for reimagining engagement, meeting evolving expectations, and building inclusive communities that enhance quality of life and strengthen market position.

Session 3

The right to be free: Dementia, due process, and protection from unjust placement

This panel explores the legal rights of people living with dementia to live freely and avoid unnecessary placement in locked memory care, highlighting the safeguards that are often overlooked. Legal and advocacy experts will examine due process, clinical justifications, and systemic biases, calling for ethical reform that prioritizes autonomy, dignity, and person-centered care.

Session 4

Speaking for ourselves: People living with dementia weigh in on dementia care

This panel centers on the voices of people living with dementia as they share personal experiences and insights on what it means to be truly supported with dignity, freedom, and respect. By challenging assumptions and highlighting the human impact of current care models, the session invites participants to reimagine dementia support through inclusion, rights, and personhood.

Session 5

Building dementia inclusive senior living communities

This session showcases how senior living providers can design inclusive, resident-driven programs that prioritize dignity, purpose, and engagement. Featuring leaders from top organizations, the panel will offer actionable strategies to move beyond outdated models and create empowering, person-centered communities for people living with dementia.

Session 6

AI in senior living: Transforming care, preserving dignity, and preparing for the future placement

This session explores how AI is already transforming senior living by enhancing resident care, improving operations, and supporting staff. Through real-world examples and a practical lens, participants will learn how to implement AI responsibly while upholding dignity, autonomy, and privacy to create more compassionate, efficient, and resident-centered communities.