Navigating Complex Care Decisions

Dr. Mitsuo Tomita explores the importance of proactive decision-making in dementia and serious illness. Because progressive neurologic conditions can affect a person’s ability to communicate over time, early planning is essential to ensure care reflects individual values and goals.

In this webinar, Dr. Tomita introduces the Dartmouth Dementia Directive, a practical tool to help individuals and families consider future medical decisions before a crisis occurs. He highlights how this directive can support meaningful conversations about goals of care, autonomy, and quality of life.

This session is ideal for older adults, family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and anyone interested in thoughtful, values-based planning for the future.