Evidence, Empathy and Excellence in Dementia Care

Caring for individuals with dementia presents unique challenges, particularly in managing the complex behavioral and psychological symptoms of the disease.  People living with dementia and their families deserve competent professionals across the health and senior services fields. Our annual symposium provides an immersive, full day workshop providing attendees with the most up to date evidenced-based pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to address some of the most challenging components of care for individuals with dementia. Participants will gain insights from a multidisciplinary team of experts in geriatric medicine, occupational therapy, and dementia care services, along with invaluable perspectives from family care partners who navigate this journey daily.

Designed for healthcare professionals across disciplines and family care partners, this course provides practical tools to enhance care quality and support the dignity of individuals living with dementia.

1. Describe the clinical presentation and sequence of progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD), including the functional changes and associated behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
2. Explore pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to enhance care quality and safety for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
3. Review and demonstrate evidence-based communication techniques to effectively support individuals with dementia exhibiting challenging behaviors and symptoms.
4. Identify and analyze environmental and contextual factors that contribute to or trigger behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
5. Practice strategies for effective collaboration with family caregivers and persons living with dementia.
6. Explore perspectives from family caregivers and individuals living with dementia regarding best practices to enhance care quality and success.

Register Now: Evidence, Empathy & Excellence in Dementia Care
April 17, 2026 | Hybrid Full-Day Symposium | 6.25 CEUs

Memory Care Home Solutions, in partnership with Saint Louis University, invites you to our annual symposium—Evidence, Empathy & Excellence in Dementia Care—a dynamic, full-day learning experience designed to strengthen dementia care across disciplines.

Caring for individuals living with dementia presents complex behavioral, psychological, and emotional challenges. Families and professionals alike deserve practical, evidence-based tools to respond with confidence, compassion, and skill.

This immersive symposium brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts in geriatric medicine, occupational therapy, and dementia care services—along with powerful insights from family care partners who live this journey every day. Attendees will explore the latest pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to address some of the most challenging aspects of dementia care while promoting dignity, quality of life, and person-centered support.

Designed for healthcare and senior service professionals across disciplines, as well as family care partners, this course offers actionable strategies you can apply immediately in your work and caregiving.

Registration is now open—join us for a day of learning, connection, and inspiration.

Accreditation:
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Saint Louis University School of Medicine and Memory Care Home Solutions. Saint Louis University School of Medicine is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. 

Credit Designation:
Saint Louis University School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Saint Louis University School of Medicine will provide Other learner certificates (APPs, nurses, and other types of learners).  The certificate will state that the activity was designated for 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Follow your board's requirements for reciprocal CE credits.

Physical Therapy
Saint Louis University School of Medicine Continuing Education Program is a continuing education sponsor for the State of Illinois to provide Physical Therapy and Occupation Therapy CE courses. 

State of Illinois Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License # 216.000085 Expiration Date: 09/30/2026 - CE Contact hours: 7.50

State of Missouri: Acceptable continuing education is automatically approved if such course or activity is obtained as follows; Courses and activities sponsored/approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) As stated in Chapter 3-Licensing of Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants, 20 CSR 2050-3.203, page 15.

Occupational Therapy 
State of Illinois Occupational Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor License #224.000052 Expiration Date: 12/30/2027 Contact hours: 7.50

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Saint Louis University School of Medicine adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Max Zubatsky, PhD, Medical Educator
Associate Professor, Medical Family Therapy
Saint Louis University

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Sarah Auyong, OTD, OTR/L

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Marla Berg-Weger, PhD, LCSW
Professor Emeriti
Saint Louis University School of Social Work

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Jill Cigliana, MSOT, OTR/L
Executive Director
Memory Care Home Solutions

Planning Committee

Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Eisai (Relationship has ended)

Lori Ehlert

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Kailyn D Lyles, BA
Project Coordinator
SLUCare

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Elizabeth Reinberg, LCSW
Social Worker
Memory Care Home Solutions

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Melissa Smith, MSOT, OTR/L

Planning Committee

Nothing to disclose

Friday, April 17, 2026