Professional
Education
Event
CEU accredited training courses and seminars
for health professionals and care partners.
MCHS 2026 Symposium
Evidence, Empathy and Excellence in Dementia Care
Friday, April 17, 2026 | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm CT
Location: Saint Louis University, Learning Resource Center
South Campus | 3545 Vista Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104
Hosts: Memory Care Home Solutions & Saint Louis University School of Medicine/Family Center for Healthy Aging
Course Description
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.
Symposium Objectives
- 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.
- Explore pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to enhance care quality and safety for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
- Learn and demonstrate evidence-based communication techniques to effectively support individuals with dementia exhibiting challenging behaviors and symptoms.
- Identify and analyze environmental and contextual factors that contribute to or trigger behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
- Practice strategies for effective collaboration with family caregivers and persons living with dementia.
- Explore perspectives from family caregivers and individuals living with dementia regarding best practices to enhance care quality and success.
