Enhancing Dementia Care Training: How AGE-u-cate Training Institute and NCCDP Complement Each Other
This partnership enhances staff training, improves resident outcomes, and creates meaningful connections with those living with dementia.
March 2025 Newsletter – Memories in Bloom!
Spring is a season rich with sensory experiences; consider some of the following activities to celebrate the coming season!
Hallucinations And Dementia: What Caregivers Need To Know
A person with dementia may see, hear, or feel things that do not exist. These hallucinations may be brief and harmless or become persistent and disturbing, especially as cognitive changes progress beyond mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Dementia with Lewy bodies causes them most frequently, but other types of dementia may also lead to hallucinations. These […]
18 Home Activities For People With Dementia
Cognitive decline affects memory, thinking, and problem-solving skills. As Alzheimer’s and related dementias progress, individuals may experience confusion and frustration. However, structured activities for seniors with dementia can bring comfort and joy. Activities stimulate the brain, encourage movement, and create emotional connections. Families often struggle to find meaningful ways to engage their loved ones. Everyday […]
The Connection Between Dementia and Vision Loss
Understanding Overlapping Symptoms, Diagnoses and Interventions
7 Simple Ways to Meaningfully Connect with a Person Living with Dementia
The NCCDP teaches person-centered care as part of its evidence-based Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Curriculum.
CADDCT Spotlight: Paula Harder
Recognizing that dementia care requires ongoing education, Commonwealth implemented competency-based training to reinforce essential skills.
February 2025 Newsletter – NCCDP Staff Education Week!
Staff Education Week was created to encourage communities to emphasize the importance of dementia education.
NCCDP’s Guiding Principles of Dementia Care
Behavior is a form of communication and should be regarded as an effort to express a need rather than a problem or challenge.
Navigating The Final Stages: Signs Of End-Of-Life Dementia
The final stages of dementia can be an emotionally and physically demanding time for both the individual and their family. As dementia progresses, caregiving becomes increasingly complex, especially when it’s time to confront dementia end-of-life care decisions. Recognizing the signs that a person with dementia is nearing the end of their life is essential in […]
