Category: Blog

Dementia Communication Tips for Care Professionals

What not to say to someone living with dementia, and why it matters. A practical guide for care professionals grounded in person-centered care.

Dementia Courses for Care Professionals: What to Look For and How to Choose

Dementia courses vary widely in quality. This guide helps care professionals choose the right training for their role and experience level.

June 2026 Newsletter

Join us in honoring our Director of Education, Denise Scruggs, who shaped NCCDP with her dedication and passion. We are incredibly grateful!

8 Dementia Communication Strategies That Work in Daily Care

Eight evidence-based dementia communication strategies to help care professionals reduce distress and build more meaningful connections.

Dementia Studies Certificate: Choosing the Right Program for Your Role

Dementia care demands more than a compliance certificate. Learn what a dementia studies certificate covers and how to choose the right program for your role.

Behavioral Management Training for Dementia-related Distress: a Practical Guide for Care Professionals

What looks like aggression in dementia is often communication. This guide helps care teams recognize the difference.

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.