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QUALITY SUMMIT
T his year’s annual Quality
Summit in Salem focused on
the theme “advancing quality
dementia care programming” and
was attended by over 200 Oregon
dementia care professionals.
Dr. Beth Nolan, Dr. Maureen
Nash, and Sarah Holland
addressed best practices for
staff training, effective falls
management, life enrichment
programs, and medication use,
allowing for more effective
management of dementia
residents’ needs. 
Annual Quality Summit: Advancing
Quality Dementia Care Programming
Caregivers and legislators discuss key components of quality dementia care during the keynote presentation.
Dr. Beth Nolan shows our caregivers a method for helping
dementia residents more easily move.
Sarah Holland discusses how art therapy can be used to
inspire residents with dementia.