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What is the ADDC Seminar? Everything You Need to Know Before You Register

If you work in dementia care, you already know the job asks for more than most general healthcare training covers. There’s no manual for the communication shifts, distress responses, and family dynamics you face day-to-day. That’s what the ADDC Seminar prepares you for. Short for the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar, the ADDC Seminar […]

White Oaks at McHenry Joins the Memory Care Excellence Network

At White Oaks at McHenry, every resident’s story shapes their care, and that commitment to knowing the individual behind the diagnosis has earned national recognition.

How to Become a Certified Assisted Living Administrator: A Step-by-Step Guide

Becoming a Certified Assisted Living Administrator takes the right education, hands-on training, and licensing steps. See the full path, including where dementia care training fits in.

Common Misconceptions Addressed in Dementia Awareness Training 

As a care professional, you’ve probably had a shift where someone you support became upset over something that seemed small, and a coworker chalked it up to “that’s just the dementia talking.” Maybe you’ve heard a family member insist their mother is “too sharp” for a diagnosis, or watched a new hire assume there’s nothing […]

What Is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and What Do They Do?

The CDP credential equips dementia care professionals with evidence-informed tools for every stage and a clear path to practice leadership.

What Does a Direct Care Worker Do? Duties, Qualifications, and Career Steps

The CDP credential equips dementia care professionals with evidence-informed tools for every stage and a clear path to practice leadership.

How Dementia Care Training Supports Safer Environments in Assisted Living Facilities

Falls, wandering, and confusion often trace back to the same design gaps. See what actually makes a space dementia friendly.

How to Become a PCA (Patient Care Assistant): Requirements, Skills, and Training

From entry requirements to dementia-specific skills, this guide covers what it takes to become a PCA and build a career in dementia care.

How to Evaluate Dementia Training: Questions to Ask Before You Enroll 

Not all dementia training is built the same. Knowing what to ask before you enroll is how you find a program that actually prepares you.

Patient Care Assistant Training: What You’ll Learn and How to Prepare

Patient care assistant training builds the foundation, but dementia care asks for more. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare.