Planning for Progression: Long-Term Care Strategies in Dementia

Dementia is a progressive condition that requires proactive, longitudinal care planning across clinical, psychosocial, and systems-based domains. This session will equip clinicians with practical strategies to anticipate disease progression, align care with patient and caregiver goals, and coordinate services across the continuum of care. Through a case-informed approach, participants will explore best practices in early and ongoing care planning, including advance care discussions, risk mitigation, behavioral symptom management, caregiver support, and transitions to higher levels of care. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary collaboration among psychiatry, primary care, neurology, and allied health professionals to optimize outcomes and quality of life for patients living with dementia.