Understanding Medicare's most significant advancement in dementia care.
The future of dementia care is here. Join North Houston healthcare leaders for the inaugural GUIDE Dementia Care Summit.
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.
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.
Together, we can build a stronger, more compassionate community for those living with dementia.
The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model is Medicare's groundbreaking initiative designed to improve dementia care through coordinated care navigation, caregiver education, respite services, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
GUIDE gives individuals living with dementia and their families access to a dedicated care navigator, 24/7 support, and connections to community resources — bringing structure and continuity to a journey that too often feels fragmented and overwhelming.
Dr. Williams will provide an in-depth look at how the GUIDE Model is transforming dementia care — who qualifies, how referrals work, and how healthcare professionals can collaborate to better support patients and caregivers.
Bonita Plested guides families through the placement process — connecting the dots between diagnosis, care navigation, and finding the right long-term care setting for their loved one.
With 15 years of experience as a hospice Medical Director and organizational leadership across care settings, Dr. Bharat Latthe brings deep expertise in delivering palliative care to families facing dementia.
Dr. Aslam walks families and providers through the clinical realities of dementia care — diagnosis, disease progression, medical management, and why coordinated care matters across the continuum.
Committed to preserving independence, dignity, and quality of life, Amada Senior Care partners with families, healthcare providers, and community organizations to ensure older adults receive the support they need while remaining in the comfort of their own homes whenever possible.
A full day of learning, connection, and practical takeaways — with built-in time to visit our sponsor and resource tables between sessions.
Grab your name badge and take an early look at the sponsor and exhibitor tables before the program begins.
Bonita Plested, Certified Senior Transition Specialist, Plested Senior Solutions
Dr. Bharat Latthe, and Dr. Hunain Aslam — what happens after someone develops dementia: disease progression, what families experience, medical management, caregiver burden, reducing hospitalizations, palliative care, hospice, and why coordinated care matters.
Time to connect with sponsors and exhibitors, ask questions, and gather materials.
Dr. Whitney Williams, Clinical Partnerships, Craniometrix — how the GUIDE Model is transforming dementia care.
Enjoy lunch, connect with fellow attendees, and continue exploring the exhibitor showcase.
Amada Senior Care — eligibility, benefits & how to enroll: who qualifies, what's covered, caregiver training, respite, assessments, monthly support, the referral process, and enrollment.
Bonita Plested, Certified Senior Transition Specialist, Plested Senior Solutions.
Last chance to visit sponsor and exhibitor tables before the panel.
Dr. Hunain Aslam (Internal Medicine, Geriatric, Palliative & Hospice Care) · Dr. Bharat Latthe (Board-Certified, Hospice & Palliative Care) · Dr. Whitney Williams (Clinical Partnerships, Craniometrix) · Amada Senior Care Representative (Medicare GUIDE Eligibility & Care Navigation) · Bonita Plested (Certified Senior Transition Specialist, Plested Senior Solutions).
Program concludes. Safe travels!
From physicians and case managers to legal advisors and family caregivers, this summit brings the full continuum of dementia care into one room.
Support education, collaboration, and innovation in dementia care — and make a lasting impact in our community.
Interested in sponsoring? Email bonita@plestedseniorsolutions.com, call 469-350-6740, or visit plestedseniorsolutions.com.
Join us for a day of practical education, meaningful connection, and hope — for the professionals who guide dementia care, and the families who live it.
