The emergency department (ED) has arguably become the most important nexus for healthcare for persons living with dementia (PLWD), serving as the default care site for PLWD with unmet care needs and poor access to care [1]. The ED is also the predominant entry portal to the hospital, accounting for up to 70% of admissions for older persons [2]. Half of the current ~7.2 million PLWD in the U.S. have one or more ED visits per year, and 37% of PLWD visiting the ED are hospitalized [3].