Dementia Guide for Families and Care Partners: A Practical Resource for the Journey

If you’re supporting a friend or family member living with dementia or have someone close going through it, you’re likely to have many questions. What does the diagnosis mean?What kinds of changes should you expect?What’s the best way to communicate when conversations become harder? What kind of care is needed as it progresses?How can you […]
Applying the Four Rs of Dementia Care in Professional Care Settings
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The Four R’s of Dementia Care—Reassure, Routine, Reminisce, and Redirect—provide a practical and compassionate framework for caregivers.
RiverWoods Durham Joins the Memory Care Excellence Network
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RiverWoods Durham earns the Memory Care Seal of Excellence, reflecting a clinical and life engagement team committed to meeting residents living with dementia where they are.
Hospice Austin Joins the Memory Care Excellence Network

Hospice Austin earns national recognition for dementia care rooted in empathy and expertise, a standard more providers are working to meet.
White Oaks at McHenry Joins the Memory Care Excellence Network
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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
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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.
What Is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and What Do They Do?
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The CDP credential equips dementia care professionals with evidence-informed tools for every stage and a clear path to practice leadership.
Patient Care Assistant Training: What You’ll Learn and How to Prepare
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Patient care assistant training builds the foundation, but dementia care asks for more. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare.
Dementia Care Training Trends: What Healthcare Organizations Are Prioritizing in 2026
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Six dementia care training trends shaping 2026 – from competency-based credentialing to trauma-informed curricula. Know what’s worth your attention.
Dementia Activities That Work: A Stage-by-Stage Guide for Care Professionals
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In this post, we explore some of the best activities for people living with dementia, along with tips for successful implementation.