Non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care are no longer a nice-to-have. They are NICE-recommended, WHO-endorsed, and increasingly what families, commissioners, and inspectors are looking for. And yet, consistent delivery at scale remains stubbornly rare.

 

The gap isn't ambition. It's workforce.

 

In this session, Devika Wood shares what actually happens when care teams are genuinely equipped to deliver Cognitive Stimulation Therapy as standard practice: the resident transformations, the shift in staff confidence, and the measurable outcomes that change how a home is perceived by everyone who walks through the door.

 

This isn't a theoretical discussion. It's real data, real care workers, and real people living better with dementia than anyone expected.

 

If you work in people and workforce, this session will challenge how you think about training, capability, and what excellent dementia care can look like when the conditions are right. Come ready to be inspired.