Understanding Medicare's most significant advancement in dementia care.
A regional gathering of healthcare professionals, senior care leaders, community organizations, and family caregivers — exploring how the CMS GUIDE Model is transforming care navigation, caregiver support, and outcomes for families living with dementia.
The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is Medicare's groundbreaking initiative designed to improve dementia care through coordinated care navigation, caregiver education, respite services, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
It gives individuals living with dementia and their families access to a dedicated care navigator, 24/7 support, and connections to community resources — bringing structure and continuity to a journey that too often feels fragmented and overwhelming.
At this summit, keynote speaker Dr. Whitney Williams will walk attendees through who qualifies for GUIDE, how referrals work, and how healthcare professionals, legal advisors, and senior care specialists can collaborate within the model to better support patients and the families who care for them.
Dr. Williams will provide an in-depth look at how the GUIDE Model is transforming dementia care — who qualifies, how referrals work, and how healthcare professionals can collaborate to better support patients and caregivers.
Bonita guides families through the placement process — connecting the dots between diagnosis, care navigation, and finding the right long-term care setting for their loved one.
Offering a clinical perspective on dementia diagnosis, disease progression, and how earlier neurological evaluation strengthens the care navigation process.
Covering the legal and financial planning tools every family should understand — powers of attorney, guardianship, and protecting a loved one's future.
A full day of learning, connection, and practical takeaways — with built-in time to visit our sponsor and resource tables between sessions.
Grab your name badge and take an early look at the sponsor and exhibitor tables before the program begins.
Bonita Plested, Specialist in Senior Placement, Plested Senior Solutions
Dr. Whitney Williams, Clinical Partnerships, Craniometrix — who qualifies, how referrals work, and how the model is transforming dementia care.
Time to connect with sponsors and exhibitors, ask questions, and gather materials.
Elder Law Attorney — details announced soon
A relaxed break to enjoy lunch, connect with fellow attendees, and continue exploring the exhibitor showcase.
Featured Neurologist — details announced soon
Last chance to visit sponsor and exhibitor tables before closing remarks.
Open floor with today's speakers, followed by key takeaways for attendees.
Program concludes. Safe travels!
From physicians and case managers to legal advisors and family caregivers, this summit brings the full continuum of dementia care into one room.
Support education, collaboration, and innovation in dementia care — and make a lasting impact in our community.
Interested in sponsoring? Email bonita@plestedseniorsolutions.com, call 469-350-6740, or visit plestedseniorsolutions.com.
Join us for a day of practical education, meaningful connection, and hope — for the professionals who guide dementia care, and the families who live it.
This is an invitation-only educational summit presented by Plested Senior Solutions for family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and providers committed to improving dementia care through the CMS GUIDE Model. Attendance is limited to ensure a high-quality educational experience, and all registrations are subject to approval by the event organizer.
Plested Senior Solutions reserves the right to refuse or cancel registrations that do not align with the educational objectives or intended audience of this event. No marketing or soliciting — approved vendors only.
