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Get Direct Help for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias

If you or someone you support needs direct, real-time help, the organizations in this article can connect you to trained specialists, local programs, and crisis support.

When Is It Time for Memory Care? Questions Families Should Ask

Explore NCCDP’s Memory Care Excellence Network, CDP certifications, and CADDCT training to strengthen dementia care standards.

Dementia and Constipation: A Hidden Cause of Agitation, Refusal, and Restlessness

Explore the ADDC Seminar and CDP pathway to strengthen person-centered dementia care across your team.

Capgras Syndrome in Dementia: When a Loved One Thinks You Are an Imposter

NCCDP’s ADDC Seminar, CDP certification, and CADDCT training help professionals build practical skills for communication, behavior support, and person-centered dementia care.

Anosognosia in Dementia: Why a Person May Not Believe Anything Is Wrong

Explore NCCDP’s dementia care certifications and person-centered dementia care resources to strengthen your approach.

Dementia and UTI Symptoms in Older Adults: Why Confusion Can Worsen Suddenly

Explore NCCDP’s ADDC Seminar and dementia care certifications to strengthen person-centered, evidence-based practice.

March 2026 Newsletter

Care Dimensions is serving as a catalyst in helping NCCDP set the standard of dementia care across the country.

Brain Health and Dementia Care: How to Integrate Brain Health into Your Dementia Practice

Brain health approaches reinforce a fundamental principle of dementia care: people living with dementia still have the ability to connect, engage, and experience purpose.

Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) vs. Normal Aging: Understanding the Early Signs of Cognitive Change

Understanding the difference between normal aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and dementia is an important step toward effective care.

Activities for People Living With Dementia

When we focus on the person's strengths, preferences, and purpose we create more moments of comfort, autonomy, and meaning.

When “Behavior” Is Really Pain

A Person-Centered Approach to Recognizing and Responding to Pain in People Living With Dementia

February 2026 Newsletter

See our suggestions for managing the seasonal transition to spring, which can subtly affect individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Earlier Identification (MCI Subjective Cognitive Decline) and What to Do Next

Practical pathways after a positive screen: confirmatory evaluation, differential diagnosis, safety planning, caregiver supports, and lifestyle interventions.

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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

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

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

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

Colorado Dementia Training Requirements

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

Connecticut Alzheimer’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 Alzheimer’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

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

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

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

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

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

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