Free live webinar for IDD providers
Dementia 101
Learn the foundations of dementia care and how aging, disability, and person-centered support intersect for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Built for IDD services and community-based care teams
This session is designed for DSPs, managers, residential and day program teams, provider leaders, family advocates, and anyone supporting people with disabilities who may also be experiencing dementia-related changes.
Webinar at a glance
About This Webinar
A practical introduction to dementia for IDD support teams
Dementia can change communication, behavior, routines, and support needs over time. This introductory session gives teams a shared foundation for recognizing common dementia-related changes and responding with person-centered care.
- Understand dementia basics and why early recognition matters
- Recognize how dementia may present for adults with disabilities
- Use person-centered supports to respond to changing needs
- Identify practical ways teams can partner with families and care networks
What You'll Learn
Clear language and next steps for support teams
Dementia foundations
What dementia is, how it can progress, and why support plans often need to evolve.
Person-centered care
How to maintain dignity, choice, and meaningful engagement as needs change.
Team communication
How staff, families, and care partners can spot patterns and coordinate supports.
Meet Your Speaker
National leader in Adult Day Services, dementia care, and person-centered care
Tia Sauceda
(she/her)
Executive Director
National Adult Day Services Association
Tia Sauceda is the Executive Director of the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) and a nationally recognized expert in Adult Day Services, dementia care, and person-centered care. With more than twenty years of experience, she began her career as a direct care provider and has since dedicated her work to advancing community-based solutions that support older adults and adults with disabilities to live well and age in place.
Before joining NADSA, Tia served as Senior Director of Services at Seniors Resource Center in Colorado, where she led Adult Day Programs, Caregiver Support Services, and the development of an Integrated Care Model designed to deliver holistic, accessible services.
Her expertise extends to training and curriculum development. She created dementia care curricula for the Alzheimer's Association to support its Center for Dementia Respite Innovation program, and she regularly speaks on meaningful engagement, caregiver resilience, and system-level solutions for aging in place.
Tia has volunteered with the Alzheimer's Association, the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Workgroup, and Dementia Friendly Denver. She served on NADSA's Board of Directors before her appointment as Executive Director and holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
Ready to build your dementia care foundation?
Join us on July 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
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