A structured, 4-hour program designed to build confidence, skill, and compassionate care.

Caring for individuals living with dementia requires patience, understanding, and specialized knowledge. Our 4-session dementia training, delivered in four 1-hour modules, provides caregivers with the tools they need to support residents safely, respectfully, and effectively.
Each session includes verbal instruction, written materials, and demonstrated skills, ensuring learning is clear, practical, and easy to apply.

Session 1 – Understanding Dementia & Behavioral Changes (1 Hour)

Caregivers learn the foundation of dementia: what it is, how it progresses, and how it affects memory, behavior, and communication.
What caregivers gain:

• A clearer understanding of why behaviors occur

• Increased empathy and insight

• Practical strategies to respond calmly and safely
  Training methods: Verbal instruction • Written guides • Demonstrated scenarios

Session 2 – Communication Techniques & De-Escalation (1 Hour)

This session focuses on building strong communication skills that reduce confusion, anxiety, and agitation.
What caregivers gain:

• How to speak in a reassuring, respectful way

• Approaches to reduce resistance and frustration

• Tools for redirecting or calming distress
  Training methods: Verbal coaching • Written scripts/checklists • Demonstrated communication techniques

Session 3 – Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) & Person-Centered Support (1 Hour)

Caregivers learn how to provide safe, dignified support during ADLs such as bathing, dressing, meals, and mobility.
What caregivers gain:

• Step-by-step techniques for safe, respectful care

• Tips for maintaining resident dignity

• How to adapt tasks based on abilities and stage of dementia
  Training methods: Verbal walkthroughs • Written step-by-step guides • Demonstrated hands-on techniques

Session 4 – Safety, Observation, and Early Intervention (1 Hour)

This final session teaches caregivers how to identify early changes, prevent avoidable incidents, and create safe, supportive environments.
What caregivers gain:

• Skills to recognize new symptoms or concerns

• Understanding of triggers that increase risk

• Tools to prevent falls, wandering, and unsafe situations
  Training methods: Verbal instruction • Written checklists • Demonstrated safety practices

What This Training Does for Caregivers

✔ Builds Confidence

Caregivers walk away with a deeper understanding of dementia and the ability to handle challenging situations with calm, clarity, and compassion.

✔ Strengthens Skills

By combining verbal teaching, written materials, and real-time demonstrations, caregivers learn in a way that sticks—improving daily care and preventing errors.

✔ Improves Communication

Caregivers gain tools to communicate respectfully and effectively, reducing frustration for both the caregiver and the resident.

✔ Promotes Safety & Early Recognition

Caregivers learn to identify early changes, support mobility safely, and prevent behavioral escalations or environmental risks.

✔ Enhances Quality of Life

Person-centered techniques help caregivers create meaningful moments, support dignity, and improve each resident’s day-to-day experience.