Residential Home ASSIST expands the network concept to staff working in residential centers and assisted living facilities. Administrators, marketing directors, admission coordinators, activity directors, nurses and other staff participate in this network.

Meeting topics have included:

• Helping and supporting families when someone has dementia
• Explanation of different forms of dementia
• Connections of mind, body and spirit for seniors
• Discussion of resources that are available for seniors
• Elder abuse
• Early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
• Moving residents through the different levels of care