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A National Home Care Network Builds Dementia Expertise With NCCDP 

See why a national home care network sent dozens of staff through the ADDC Seminar this year.

Signs Your Organization Needs Updated Dementia Awareness Training

Rising incidents and staff turnover often point to outdated dementia care practices. Learn the signs and steps toward lasting improvement.

Hospice Austin Joins the Memory Care Excellence Network

Hospice Austin earns national recognition for dementia care rooted in empathy and expertise, a standard more providers are working to meet.

What is the ADDC Seminar? Everything You Need to Know Before You Register

If you work in dementia care, you already know the job asks for more than most general healthcare training covers. There’s no manual for the communication shifts, distress responses, and family dynamics you face day-to-day. That’s what the ADDC Seminar prepares you for. Short for the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar, the ADDC Seminar […]

White Oaks at McHenry Joins the Memory Care Excellence Network

At White Oaks at McHenry, every resident’s story shapes their care, and that commitment to knowing the individual behind the diagnosis has earned national recognition.

Common Misconceptions Addressed in Dementia Awareness Training 

As a care professional, you’ve probably had a shift where someone you support became upset over something that seemed small, and a coworker chalked it up to “that’s just the dementia talking.” Maybe you’ve heard a family member insist their mother is “too sharp” for a diagnosis, or watched a new hire assume there’s nothing […]

Dementia Care Training Programs: Online vs. In-Person for Healthcare Teams

Choosing between online, in-person and blended dementia care training programs shapes how confident and prepared your team feels on the floor. This guide breaks down what each format delivers best.

How Dementia Care Training Supports Safer Environments in Assisted Living Facilities

Falls, wandering, and confusion often trace back to the same design gaps. See what actually makes a space dementia friendly.

How to Evaluate Dementia Training: Questions to Ask Before You Enroll 

Not all dementia training is built the same. Knowing what to ask before you enroll is how you find a program that actually prepares you.

5 Real-World Scenarios Covered in Quality Dementia Certification Programs

Some shifts you walk away replaying and preparation is what changes them. Explore five real-world scenarios covered in quality dementia certification programs.