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Advance Care Planning (ACP) takes on added complexity when supporting individuals living with dementia. In post-acute and long-term care settings, leaders are increasingly called upon to guide teams through conversations that balance clinical realities, resident dignity, and family emotions. ACP is not simply a regulatory requirement; it is a foundational element of person-directed care that ensures decisions align with an individual’s values as cognition and health status change over time.
As dementia progresses, the window for direct resident participation may narrow, making early, thoughtful ACP conversations essential. Organizations that approach ACP proactively are better positioned to support residents, families, and care teams during moments of uncertainty.
In today’s PATHTalks episode, Dr. Kathleen Unroe and Dr. Susan Hickman share how leaders can support person-directed ACP practices that bring clarity, compassion, and alignment to care decisions.
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