Make a Splash this Summer with our 4-part Webinar Series!
May 15: Caring Without Crisis: Managing Stress in Dementia Care
Dementia care is stressful for individuals living with dementia, families, and staff. It is even contagious and impacts well-being, relationships, and quality of care. This session explores everyday stressors, how stress manifests, and strategies to prevent, reduce, and manage it at both individual and organizational levels. Participants will gain practical tools to create a healthier, more supportive care environment.
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June 12: Stronger Together: Engaging Families in Montessori Dementia Care and Beyond
Family involvement is essential in dementia care. This session explores practical ways to foster collaboration between families and care teams. Participants will learn strategies to create meaningful connections, improve communication and support, address common challenges, and enhance the well-being of everyone involved.
Click HERE to Register for the June 12th Webinar!
July 16: Empowered Living: A Montessori Approach to Dementia Care
The Montessori approach promotes dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement in dementia care. This session explores a typical day in a Montessori-based setting, highlighting structured routines, choice-driven activities, and an enriched environment. Attendees will gain practical insights into implementing Montessori principles to improve daily life and better understand the difference between traditional memory care and Montessori settings.
Click HERE to Register for the July 16th Webinar!
August 12: Montessori Activities for Dementia Care: Meaningful Engagement Beyond Just Keeping Busy
Montessori-inspired activities are designed with purpose, tailored to individual needs, and aimed at enhancing well-being. In this program, we will explore the significance of these activities and practical strategies for creating and implementing successful Montessori-inspired experiences. Topics will include preparation, effective delivery, and meaningful follow-up to ensure engagement and positive outcomes.
NCCDP February Webinar — We Need Your Feedback
At NCCDP, we’re always striving to better serve our members—whether it’s through updating our curriculum or offering more valuable resources. To help us continue improving, we’d love your feedback!
Take a quick 15–20 minute survey and you’ll be entered for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card!
Thank you for helping us grow, learn, and serve you better!
Know someone else who’d like to share their thoughts? We’d appreciate if you could forward this email or share the link with others. The survey is open to all current and expired CDPs, CADDCTs, and corporate group administrators!
Chicagoland Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar IN-PERSON!
NCCDP in partnership with New Perspective Long Grove have created a unique opportunity for the Chicagoland area! We have put together the chance to get yourself and your staff trained to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner or a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer at a huge discount for this date only! Join Rachelle Blough, VP of Corporate Training for this IN-PERSON event!
The Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care seminar provides fundamental education on dementia and dementia care, with the ultimate goal of educating care providers on the best practices for enhancing the quality of life for dementia patients.
Questions? Email Rebecca Barker at Rebecca@nccdp.org
We hope you will join us!
- Date: Tuesday June 17th, 2025
- Time: 8 hours CDP: 8:30AM – 5:00PM CST
- 12 hours CADDCT: 7:30AM – 7:30PM CST
- Location: New Perspective Long Grove 2300 IL Rte. 53, Long Grove, IL 60047
Upcoming Seminars:
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care (ADDC) Seminar:
The Beacon Institute Presents: The Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
Join the Beacon Institute in August to attend the ADDC Seminar. They will also be offering the CADDCT Seminar for those wishing to become a trainer. These virtual seminars will be held August 27th and 28th, 2025. Click the link below to get more information about registration!
Interested in Certification?
Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT)
As a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT), you will be certified to present our comprehensive Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care (ADDC) curriculum to professionals across multiple industries within the geriatric healthcare industry.
Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)
This certification is open to all healthcare professionals, front-line staff, clergy, and other medical professionals who work in and around the geriatric healthcare industry and have at least one full year of paid experience.
Healthcare Holiday Observances
All Month:
Mental Health Awareness Month
Global Employee Health and Fitness Month
Better Sleep Month
National Trauma Awareness Month
National Nurses Month
Huntington’s Disease Awareness Month
National Arthritis Awareness Month
Better Hearing and Speech Month
National Stroke Awareness Month
Weeks:
May 6th-12th: National Nurses Week
May 11th-17th: National Women’s Health Week
May 11th-17th: National Hospital Week
May 11th-17th: National Skilled Nursing Care Week
Days:
May 20th: World Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis Day
May 28th: National Senior Health & Fitness Day
