Core Practice Elements
- Person-centered, strengths-based care
- Interdisciplinary team-based approaches
- Care partner engagement and support
- Safety and risk mitigation
- Equity and culturally responsive care
Across Care Settings
- Primary care and specialty clinics
- Hospitals and geriatric emergency departments
- Long-term services and supports
- Community-based organizations and first responders
Quality Improvement
Pragmatic steps to measure, test, and scale dementia-capable practices, including workflows, trainings, and data feedback loops.
Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Best Practice Recommendations
The Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations outline recommendations for quality care practices based on a comprehensive review of current evidence, best practice and expert opinion.
Helpful Resources
- Training
Build capacity across your workforce. - Clinical & Community
Tools for screening, planning, and linking to services. - Referrals
Pathways and forms for coordinated care.
This program is managed by Dementia Capable Virginia.