North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit 2026
About this Event
The 1st Annual North Houston GUIDE Dementia Care Summit is a premier educational event bringing together healthcare professionals, senior care leaders, community organizations, and family caregivers to explore the future of dementia care. Visit our official event website
Hosted 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 Speaker
Dr. Whitney Williams
Clinical Partnerships | Craniometrix
CMS-Approved GUIDE Participant
The Future of Dementia Care; Understanding The Guide Model
Featured Speakers
Dr. Bharat Latthe
Chief Medical Director- Oasis Hospice & Pallative Care
CMS-Approved GUIDE Participant
Understanding Dementia: A Clinical Perspective Across the Continuum of Care
Dr. Hunain Aslam
Associate Medical Director- Oasis Hospice & Pallative Care
CMS-Approved GUIDE Participant
Understanding Dementia: A Clinical Perspective Across the Continuum of Care
Gentry Deshotel & Gina Gorman
Amada Senior Care - CMS Approved GUIDE Participant
GUIDE in Action: How do I access the Medicare GUIDE Model, and what support is available for my family or patients
Bonita Plested Plested Senior Solutions - Certified Senior Transition Specialist
Expert Perspectives on Compassionate Dementia Care and Family Support
Key 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 implementation
Who Should Attend
- Family Caregivers
- Physicians
- Nurses
- Neurologists
- Geriatricians
- Case Managers
- Social Workers
- Home Health Professionals
- Hospice Providers
- Senior Living Professionals
- Memory Care Professionals
- Legal & Financial Professionals
- Community Organizations
Why 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 • Networking Opportunities • Sponsor & Exhibitor Showcase • CEU Approval Pending
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Registration Check-in & Community Resource Fair
Host: Plested Senior Solutions
Info: Doors Open at 9:30 AM, Summit begins at 10:00 AM
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Host: Bonita Plested
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Understanding Dementia: A Clinical Perspective Across the Continuum of Care
Host: Dr. Bharat Latthe
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM
Community Resource Fair
🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:05 PM
Keynote — Understanding the CMS GUIDE Model
Host: Dr. Whitney Williams
🕑: 12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch & Community Resource Fair
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
GUIDE in Action
Host: Gentry Deshotel -Amada Senior Care
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Senior 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
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 25.09
