Dementia Care 101
Strategies to Assist the Aging Adult with Sensory Changes

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2025
10 a.m. - 11 a.m. ET/9 a.m. - 10 a.m. CST

Webinar

In this session, Carrie Chiusano will leverage her expertise from Dementia Care Centers of Excellence to help caregivers distinguish between normal aging and aging with a dementia diagnosis to apply best practices navigating the environment. Those with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias often experience sensory stimuli differently or more intensely as their condition progresses, and may not be able to identify or communicate needs effectively. Understanding these differences is crucial for providing appropriate care and support to aging individuals in memory care.

Presented by
Carrie Chiusano, PCHA, CADDCT, CDP, ADC, Executive Director | Dementia Care Center of Excellence, Presbyterian SeniorCare Network

Carrie has 30+ years of long-term care experience with Presbyterian SeniorCare Network, most of which have been dedicated to creating and evolving the Woodside Place PhilosophyTM of specialty care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Prior to being appointed Executive Director for the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network Dementia Care Center of Excellence in January 2016, Carrie served as the Administrator for Woodside Place of Oakmont, which opened in 1991 and was one of the nation’s first dementia-specific residential care communities specifically designed to meet the holistic needs of older adults living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. She was instrumental in championing the Culture Change initiative for the Network, which led to us becoming CARF accredited in 2011 (ongoing accreditation through 2024) in Person Centered Care. In addition to her service on numerous industry association boards, Carrie is a certified trainer for the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners in dementia care.

Contact Hours
This program is approved for 1 hour of CE credit for nursing home administrators, nurses, and Florida social workers. Contact hours will be posted to CEBroker within 30 days of the program date for attendees licensed under the applicable Florida Boards. All attendees will receive a certificate reflecting hours earned for self-reporting continuing education to other Boards and states.

Scholarships
The Scott Boord Career Development Scholarship Program gives members an opportunity to attend Aging Services programs and education events for those that otherwise would be unable to participate because of financial limitations. Scholarships are awarded to members who meet certain criteria. To find the guidelines and application, please click here.

Cancellations/Refunds/Substitutions
There is a $50 administrative fee for each cancellation or refund. Substitutions will be accepted at no additional fee. Due to costs incurred related to the program, no refunds will be issued after Friday, November 21, 2025. All cancellations and substitution requests must be submitted in writing to kmccloud@leadingagesoutheast.org.

Questions
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