Category: Blog

Person-Centered Dementia Care: Skills, Strategies, and Certification for Care Professionals

Person-centered care represents a paradigm shift in senior living and memory care, prioritizing the dignity, autonomy, and individuality of each resident.

Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: A Clinical Guide to Placement and Transition

Dementia care professionals navigate the assisted living vs. memory care question regularly, and the stakes fall directly on the people they support. This article offers a clinically grounded framework for making that call with clarity and precision.

May 2026 Newsletter

Take a look at our top tips for a successful summer season and review upcoming Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminars.

Memory Care Certification: What It Is and How to Pursue It

Not all dementia care training leads to a recognized credential. Here’s what memory care certification is, how to evaluate programs, and what professionals can expect from start to finish.

How Certifications Reduce Turnover in Senior Living Communities

Senior living staff turnover is a persistent challenge, but CDP-certified staff reports higher job satisfaction, stronger retention, and improved standards of care for people living with dementia.

Elderly Caregiver Training: 5 Most Important Areas for Dementia and Senior Care Professionals

Explore the 5 most important areas for care partners working with older adults and the certification pathways that take you further.

MCEN 2025 Annual Report

MCEN’s training and credential pathways are associated with stronger staff capability and materially better workforce stability.

April 2026 Newsletter

Review upcoming seminars and learn about the benefits of implementing Montessori Concepts in Dementia Care.

Dementia Caregiver Skills: A Clinical Competency Guide for Care Professionals

Eight evidence-based dementia care competencies for CDPs, nurses, and long-term care staff – with clinical context, regulatory connections, and real-world application.

Dementia Certification Programs: Certificates vs Certifications vs CEUs

Not all dementia credentials carry the same weight. Learn what certificates, certifications, and CEUs mean for your career and compliance.