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Edenwald Earns the Memory Care Seal of Excellence v2

Edenwald Earns the Memory Care Seal of Excellence

The Memory Care Excellence Network is an elite program that supports organizations demonstrating the highest standards in dementia care.
Resident Activities

NCCDP Welcomes The Renaissance Retirement Campus to the Memory Care Excellence Network

We are honored to recognize The Renaissance Retirement Campus as a valued addition to the Memory Care Excellence Network.
What To Expect From Online Dementia Training For Caregivers

What To Expect From Online Dementia Training For Caregivers

Online dementia training for caregivers has become a valuable way to gain knowledge and skills needed to support persons living with Alzheimerโ€™s and related dementias.

How To Get A Dementia Patient To Sleep Better

How To Help a Person Living with Dementia To Sleep Better

Sleep disturbances are common among persons living with Alzheimerโ€™s and related dementias. Changes in the brain can disrupt normal sleep patterns, leading to restlessness, nighttime

Dementia Stigma

June 2025 Newsletter

Learn more about Heirloom Memory Care โ€” a research-informed, Montessori-based, and person-centered program for dementia care.
Elevating Memory Care Inside Kisco's Heirloom Program with Brenda Gurung

Elevating Memory Care: Inside Kiscoโ€™s Heirloom Program with Brenda Gurung

As the Heirloom Memory Care program grows, it stands as a testament to whatโ€™s possible when training, culture, and compassion converge.
How To Create A Dementia-Friendly Environment: Guide For Caregivers

How To Create A Dementia-Friendly Environment: Guide For Caregivers

Creating a dementia-friendly environment is a major step in supporting persons living with Alzheimerโ€™s and related dementias. A thoughtfully arranged space can reduce confusion, improve

How To Become A Certified Dementia First Responder

How To Become A Certified Dementia First Responder

First responders play a vital role in community safety, often encountering individuals facing unique challenges. Understanding dementia and its effects is increasingly important, as emergency

Dementia Care Plan: Guide For Caregivers

Dementia Care Plan: Guide For Caregivers

Planning care for a person living with dementia involves more than just meeting medical needs. It means supporting routines, emotions, and well-being across changing stages.

Understanding the Seven Stages of Dementia

Understanding the Seven Stages of Dementia: A Guide for Caregivers and Professionals

Understanding the seven stages of dementia helps caregivers provide stage-appropriate care, enhance communication, and anticipate needs.
FDA-Approved Medications for Alzheimerโ€™s Disease

FDA-Approved Medications for Alzheimerโ€™s Disease

Explore current treatments, Clinical Trials, Alternative and Complementary Therapies. As research advances, personalized treatment that combines pharmacological and non-pharmacological intervention will become central to care.
Congratulations to the winner of our Memories in Bloom Contest, Clarendale of St. Peters. They chose to do a generosity project, having residents tie almost 3,000 tags for easter baskets that are provided to children and older adults in need through Alleluia Baskets.

May 2025 Newsletter

Congratulations to the winner of our Memories in Bloom contest, Clarendale of St. Peters, who chose to tie almost 3,000 Easter baskets!

Federal and State Requirements for Dementia Training

Federal and State Requirements for Dementia Training

Federal and State Requirements for Dementia Training: A State-By-State Breakdown of Current Guidelines

Federal and State Requirements for dementia training differ in terms of training hours, content, and applicability to various staff roles.
Arizona Memory Care Training Requirements

Arizona Memory Care Training Requirements

The Arizona Alzheimer's dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.
Arkansas Dementia Training Requirements

Arkansas Dementia Training Requirements

The Arkansas dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.
California Dementia Care Standards

California Dementia Care Standards

The California dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.
Colorado Dementia Training Requirements

Colorado Dementia Training Requirements

The Colorado dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.
Connecticut Alzheimerโ€™s and Dementia Training Requirements

Connecticut Alzheimerโ€™s and Dementia Training Requirements

The Connecticut Alzheimer's dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.
Delaware Alzheimerโ€™s and Dementia Care Training Requirements

Delaware Alzheimerโ€™s and Dementia Care Training Requirements

The Delaware Alzheimer's dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.
Florida Dementia Training Requirements

Florida Dementia Training Requirements

The Florida dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.
Georgia Dementia Training Requirements

Georgia Dementia Training Requirements

The Georgia dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.
Illinois Dementia Care Training Requirements

Illinois Dementia Care Training Requirements

The Illinois dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.
Indiana Dementia Training Requirements

Indiana Dementia Training Requirements

The Indiana dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.
Iowa Dementia Care Requirements

Iowa Dementia Care Requirements

The Iowa dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

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