Certification Course

Dementia Care

Compassionate, Confident, Evidence-Based

Master the full spectrum of dementia care — from understanding the disease to supporting families and protecting your own wellbeing as a caregiver.

6
Modules
30
Lessons
~5hr
Total Time
1
Certificate

Six Modules. Thirty Lessons.

1

Understanding Dementia

The science behind dementia, its types, stages, and what's actually happening in the brain — so you can care with knowledge, not guesswork.

What is dementia? Alzheimer's disease Other dementia types Stages & progression The caregiver's role
2

Communication Strategies

How to connect meaningfully when words fail — using voice, body language, environment, and emotion to reach clients at every stage.

How dementia affects communication Verbal techniques Non-verbal communication Validation therapy Difficult conversations
3

Daily Care & Personal Hygiene

Practical, dignity-preserving approaches to bathing, dressing, eating, and daily routines when cognitive impairment makes these tasks challenging.

Bathing & personal care Dressing & grooming Nutrition & mealtime Sleep & rest Meaningful activity
4

Behavioral Symptoms & Responses

Understand why behavioral symptoms occur and master person-centered de-escalation, redirection, and response strategies.

Why behaviors occur Agitation & aggression Sundowning Wandering Repetition & anxiety
5

Safety & Environment

Create living spaces that reduce risk, prevent wandering, and support independence — while understanding when interventions are needed.

Home safety assessment Fall prevention Wandering prevention Medication safety Emergency preparedness
6

Family Support & Caregiver Wellness

Navigate family dynamics, communicate difficult truths, recognize caregiver burnout, and sustain the compassion that makes great care possible.

Working with families End-of-life conversations Caregiver stress & burnout Resilience practices Building your support system
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Earn Your Dementia Care Certificate

Complete all 6 modules and pass every quiz to earn a verified certificate you can share with employers and families.

Start Module 1 →