Events

Barbara Huelat Presents at ASID Gather 2025 in Atlanta

At ASID Gather 2025 in Atlanta, Barbara Huelat presented Taming the Chaos of Dementia: Creating Memory Care Environments. Her interactive session explored how design can improve quality of life for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Attendees discovered how sensory-friendly features, biophilic elements, and spatial cues can reduce stress, ease confusion, and foster dignity. Through storytelling and design challenges, Barbara highlighted the importance of empathy and person-centered solutions in both residential and professional care settings. The lecture was followed by a popular book signing, featuring two of Barbara’s books—The Caregiver’s Compass and the widely acclaimed Taming the Chaos of Dementia. The session underscored a vital message: design has the power to bring calm, connection, and meaning to life with dementia.

Barbara Huelat and Ruth Shea exhibitors at the DCHCA 2025 Annual Convention

Institute Launch at the DCHCA 2025 Annual Convention

On June 17, 2025, Ruth Shea and Barbara Huelat proudly unveiled their new institute at the District of Columbia Health Care Association’s Annual Convention & Trade Show, held at Sibley Memorial Hospital. This important event brought together local assisted living facilities and memory care providers to explore the latest in care strategies and innovations.

As official exhibitors, they showcased their debut book series designed to support caregivers, care managers, and families navigating memory care decisions. Attendees showed great interest in our materials, allowing us to engage one-on-one with industry professionals and residents' advocates. We were thrilled to help expand access to trusted, accessible resources.

The convention featured educational sessions led by top experts, offering valuable continuing education (CE) credits for nursing, behavioral health, and dietary professionals . Rounding out the day was a bustling exhibit hall and a lively silent auction—an ideal setting for networking and discovering new support services.

What this means for you:

New Dementia Caregiver books including the Caregiver's Compass and This is Me: The Guide to Person-Centered Careare now officially part of the DCHCA vendor network, reflecting our commitment to partnering with long-term care providers.
Taming the Chaos of Dementia Institute has joined a vibrant community dedicated to enhancing assisted living and memory care across the DC area.
The launch has sparked encouraging interest, and we’re excited to continue collaborating with facilities and care teams.