NOW ACCEPTING NOMINATIONS FOR CDP & CADDCT OF THE YEAR!
Hello to our incredible NCCDP community!
Your dedication and passion for dementia education continue to inspire us every day. Together, we’re raising the bar in dementia care—and it’s because of YOU that our mission keeps growing stronger.
We share one purpose: to create meaningful, compassionate change for those living with dementia. Watching how you bring your knowledge to life in your daily care practices makes us immensely proud.
Nominations are now open for CDP and CADDCT of the Year!
If you know someone who exemplifies excellence, compassion, and leadership in dementia care, we’d love to hear about them. Help us celebrate those who go above and beyond in their commitment to quality care!
You can email us with your nomination at nccdpoffice@nccdp.org
Please put NOMINATION in the subject of your email.
Nominations must be in by November 30th, 2025.
Nominees must have a certification with us that is in good standing.
You cannot nominate yourself.
Nominations should include any supporting narrative that elevates the nominee as exceptional in their community and in the field. For anyone chosen for the award, they and community staff agree to be interviewed and photographed, which may be posted in our newsletter, in articles and on social media.
If your nomination only has a name, with no further information, we cannot accept the nomination.
Danvers, Massachusetts Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar ~ IN-PERSON!
NCCDP in partnership with Care Dimensions has created a unique opportunity for the Danvers 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 discount for this date only! Join David Bahamonde, 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: Thursday, October 23rd, 2025:
- 8 Hours CDP: 8:30am – 5:00pm EST
- 12 Hours CADDCT: 7:30am – 7:30pm EST
- Location: Care Dimensions Ste. B-102, 75 Sylvan St, Danvers, MA 01923
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Join the Memory Care Excellence Network!
Introducing NCCDP’s Memory Care Excellence Network (MCEN)
Families don’t choose memory care on amenities alone—they choose trust. They want to know if your team understands dementia, communicates with dignity, and delivers consistent, evidence-informed care. The Memory Care Excellence Network (MCEN) from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) helps you prove it.
What is MCEN?
MCEN is a practical, organization-wide framework that raises the bar for dementia care across people, process, and outcomes. It weaves together NCCDP training pathways, operational standards, and ongoing support so your community can back up excellence in caregiving with nationally recognized credentials like Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Montessori Dementia Professional (CMDCP).
MCEN members earn the Memory Care Seal of Excellence—a visible signal to families, referral partners, and surveyors that your community meets rigorous training and practice standards.
Advancing the field—together
MCEN is designed to recognize and support long-term care organizations committed to best-in-class memory care—and to help set new industry standards. Through the Exclusive NCCDP Memory Care Industry Report, MCEN will compile research and aggregated data from member communities to spotlight what leading programs are doing to advance quality, safety, engagement, and outcomes.
What your community gains:
- Stronger differentiation in a crowded market—show families how you measure and maintain quality with the Memory Care Seal of Excellence.
- Happier teams and lower turnover—clear standards plus competency-based training build confidence (and protect your staffing budget).
- More consistent experiences—person-centered practices become muscle memory across shifts and roles.
- Better resident outcomes—safer days, meaningful engagement, and care that adapts to the person, not just the diagnosis.
Ready to elevate your program? Join MCEN to turn “we care” into proven, visible excellence—on the floor, in your outcomes, and in every family conversation.
Upcoming Seminars:
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care (ADDC) Seminar:
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.
