Felicia Greenfield, Penn Memory Center, shares her learnings from the 2023 annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference. She presents findings from the Penn Memory Center’s Time Together program, designed to offer opportunities for older adults to interact with college students while giving care partners a break. She summarizes sessions on improving outcomes for caregivers and ways to tailor programs for Black care partners and considering cultural factors in customizing programs. The Care Ecosystem from the University of California San Francisco, presented as a model to address gaps in care and prevent emergency room admissions, is also described. Findings from an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Alzheimer’s Association’s free 24-hour helpline are presented.

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