Palliative Care Education in Assisted Living for Dementia Care Providers (PCEAL-DCP)

This study is training staff at assisted living facilities to provide better end-of-life (palliative) care for residents with dementia. It also evaluates whether this training improves how well advance care planning discussions (conversations about end-of-life wishes) are documented and carried out for dementia residents. **You may be eligible (as a resident) if...** - You have been diagnosed with dementia (of any severity) confirmed by a physician - You were recently admitted to one of the participating assisted living communities - You have a legally authorized representative who understands English **You may be eligible (as a family member/representative) if...** - You are listed as the legally responsible party for a resident with dementia - You understand English and are at least 21 years old **You may be eligible (as staff) if...** - You are a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, administrator, or dementia care coordinator at a participating facility - You are at least 21 years old and speak English **You may NOT be eligible if...** - The assisted living community has fewer than 40 beds or does not serve enough memory care residents Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.