Category: Dementia

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.

Dementia Care Training Trends: What Healthcare Organizations Are Prioritizing in 2026

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 

In this post, we explore some of the best activities for people living with dementia, along with tips for successful implementation.

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.

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.

Train-the-Trainer Dementia Certification: Build Internal Expertise That Outlasts Turnover

Staff turnover doesn’t have to mean starting over. A train-the-trainer model keeps dementia education consistent across every rotation.

Dementia Awareness Training Courses: Skills, Standards, and What to Look For

Dementia awareness training builds the clinical knowledge and practical skills to support people living with dementia, from understanding brain changes to communicating effectively as cognition changes.

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.