# Event Details - **Event Name**: North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Educational and empowering dementia care summit designed for individuals living with dementia, family caregivers, healthcare professionalsAbout this EventThe 1st Annual North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit is a premier educational event bringing together those living with Dementia, family caregivers , healthcare professionals, senior care leaders and community organizations to understand the future of dementia care. Visit our official event websiteHosted by Plested Senior Solutions, this regional summit will highlight the CMS GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Model—Medicare's groundbreaking initiative designed to improve dementia care through coordinated care navigation, caregiver education, respite services, and interdisciplinary collaboration.Whether you work in healthcare or care for a loved one living with dementia, this summit will provide practical knowledge, valuable resources, and meaningful connections that can improve outcomes for patients and families.Featured Keynote SpeakerDr. Whitney WilliamsClinical Partnerships | CraniometrixCMS-Approved GUIDE ParticipantThe Future of Dementia Care; Understanding The Guide ModelFeatured SpeakersDr. Bharat LattheChief Medical Director- Oasis Hospice & Pallative CareCMS-Approved GUIDE ParticipantUnderstanding Dementia: A Clinical Perspective Across the Continuum of CareDr. Hunain AslamAssociate Medical Director- Oasis Hospice & Pallative CareCMS-Approved GUIDE ParticipantUnderstanding Dementia: A Clinical Perspective Across the Continuum of CareGentry Deshotel & Gina GormanAmada Senior Care - CMS Approved GUIDE ParticipantGUIDE in Action: How do I access the Medicare GUIDE Model, and what support is available for my family or patientsBonita Plested Plested Senior Solutions - Certified Senior Transition SpecialistExpert Perspectives on Compassionate Dementia Care and Family SupportKey Learning Objectives✔ Understanding dementia from a clinical perspective, including disease progression, symptom management, and person-centered care✔ Best practices for managing dementia across the continuum of care, including palliative care, hospice care, and interdisciplinary collaboration✔ Understanding the Medicare GUIDE Model and how it is transforming dementia care✔ Care navigation, coordinated dementia care, and caregiver education✔ GUIDE eligibility, enrollment, caregiver benefits, and respite services✔ Practical referral pathways and implementation for healthcare professionals✔ Community resources and senior care options available to support individuals living with dementia and their caregivers✔ Strategies for navigating care transitions and making informed decisions throughout the dementia journeyUnderstanding the Medicare GUIDE Model✔ Care navigation and coordinated dementia care✔ Caregiver education and respite benefits✔ Best practices for interdisciplinary collaboration✔ Community resources available to families✔ Practical referral pathways and implementationWho Should AttendFamily CaregiversPhysiciansNursesNeurologistsGeriatriciansCase ManagersSocial WorkersHome Health ProfessionalsHospice ProvidersSenior Living ProfessionalsMemory Care ProfessionalsLegal & Financial ProfessionalsCommunity OrganizationsWhy Attend?As the number of individuals living with dementia continues to grow, healthcare professionals and caregivers need access to the latest information, innovative care models, and trusted community resources.The North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit offers a unique opportunity to learn directly from industry experts, collaborate across the continuum of care, discover valuable resources, and strengthen the partnerships that improve the lives of those living with dementia and the families who support them.Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate community for those living with dementia.Limited Seating • Complimentary Lunch • Sponsor & Exhibitor Showcase • CEU Approval PendingAgenda?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM Registration Check-in & Community Resource FairHost: Plested Senior SolutionsInfo: Doors Open at 9:30 AM, Summit begins at 10:00 AM?: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AMWelcome & Opening Remarks Host: Bonita Plested?: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AMUnderstanding Dementia: A Clinical Perspective Across the Continuum of Care Host: Dr. Bharat Latthe ?: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AMCommunity Resource Fair?: 11:20 AM - 12:05 PM Keynote — Understanding the CMS GUIDE Model Host: Dr. Whitney Williams ?: 12:05 PM - 12:45 PMComplimentary Lunch & Community Resource Fair ?: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM GUIDE in Action Host: Gentry Deshotel -Amada Senior Care?: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PMSenior Care Navgation & Placement Planning Host: Bonita Plested ?: 02:00 PM - 02:50 PM Panel Discussion & Audience Q&A ?: 02:50 PM - 03:00 PM Closing Remarks & Community Resource Fair - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/conroe/north-houston-guide-dementia-care-summit-2026/100001993497415433 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Children's Safe Harbor, A Children's Advocacy Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Conroe - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Children's Safe Harbor, A Children's Advocacy Center - **lat**: 30.3296283 - **long**: -95.4071877 - **full address**: Children's Safe Harbor, A Children's Advocacy Center, 3006 North Loop 336 East, Conroe, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f4704beb20e75ca5b0137435f6507f8bddfd0d1aaddb84ae367d77b96ee63ce2-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf5f3f1-gmir.jpg?v=1783507632 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit 2026 being held? - **A:** North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit 2026 takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Children's Safe Harbor, A Children's Advocacy Center, 3006 North Loop 336 East, Conroe, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit 2026? - **A:** North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit 2026 is organized by Plested Senior Solutions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Conroe, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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