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.
Person-Centered Care at Scale (Including Montessori-Informed Approaches)
Turning principles into daily practice: meaningful engagement, reducing distress, supporting autonomy, and measuring quality beyond “no incidents.”
January 2026 Newsletter
Explore our newly updated and expanded seminars, and preview the exciting enhancements coming to our member portal and eLearning platform.
Workforce Capacity and Dementia-Capable Systems: Building the People and Infrastructure Dementia Care Requires
As dementia prevalence and caregiving demands grow, dementia capability must be treated as a core standard of care—not a specialty add-on.
Non‑Alzheimer’s Dementias and Mixed Pathology
Non‑Alzheimer’s dementias can present differently, progress differently, and respond differently to medications and care approaches.
NCCDP Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar Recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association Curriculum Review
Training aimed at implementing the latest evidence-based approaches to dementia care amid growing numbers of Americans affected.
CDP of the Year (Posthumously): Honoring Doreen Coulson Putnam’s Legacy of Dementia Education
A legacy built on love, learning, and dignity.
