Common Misconceptions Addressed in Dementia Awareness Training
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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 Awareness Training Courses: Skills, Standards, and What to Look For
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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.
