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Dementia Continuing Education: Protecting Skill Retention and Competency in Healthcare

Skill decline creeps in quietly, even for experienced staff. This guide breaks down why it happens and how consistent dementia continuing education keeps care teams sharp and confident on the floor.

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 […]

Dementia Care Training Programs: Online vs. In-Person for Healthcare Teams

Choosing between online, in-person and blended dementia care training programs shapes how confident and prepared your team feels on the floor. This guide breaks down what each format delivers best.

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.

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.

Elderly Caregiver Training: 5 Most Important Areas for Dementia and Senior Care Professionals

Explore the 5 most important areas for care partners working with older adults and the certification pathways that take you further.

Dementia Caregiver Skills: A Clinical Competency Guide for Care Professionals

Eight evidence-based dementia care competencies for CDPs, nurses, and long-term care staff – with clinical context, regulatory connections, and real-world application.

When “Behavior” Is Really Pain

A Person-Centered Approach to Recognizing and Responding to Pain in People Living With Dementia

Dementia Care Plan: Guide For Caregivers

Planning care for a person living with dementia involves more than just meeting medical needs. It means supporting routines, emotions, and well-being across changing stages. A dementia care plan serves as a structured approach that helps caregivers make daily tasks more manageable, monitor changes, and respond to needs as they evolve. Throughout the progression of […]

CADDCT of the Year: Melissa Long

Our Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Trainer (CADDCT) of the year, Melissa Long is a Certified Recreational Therapist, Director of Education and Support for Insight Memory Care Center and Owner of Recreational Therapy3, LLC. Melissa was nominated for CADDCT of the Year by her team at Insight Memory Care Center, where she serves as the […]