Education
Learn more about our course offerings and select the workshop that meets your needs.
Virtual Classes
Understanding the GEMS® Model
THURSDAY, APRIL 30 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM (EST) $25
This session introduces the GEMS® Model, a framework that explains how abilities change throughout the dementia journey. Participants will learn what each stage represents, how cognition and behavior shift over time, and how to adjust expectations and support strategies to reduce frustration and improve connection.
🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers, paid caregivers, and professionals working in dementia care
Reframing Reactions
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (EST) | $25
This class focuses on understanding why emotional and behavioral reactions occur in dementia and how caregiver responses can either escalate or calm a situation. Participants will learn how to shift perspective, respond with empathy, and reduce stress, tension, and burnout in daily interactions.
🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers, paid caregivers, and professionals working in dementia care
Communication That Actually Works
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 6:00 – 8:00 PM (EST) | $25
Effective communication is one of the most powerful tools in dementia care. This session teaches participants how dementia affects language, comprehension, and processing, and provides practical strategies for speaking in ways that reduce confusion, resistance, and emotional distress. Emphasis is placed on tone, pacing, body language, and knowing when less is more.
🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers, paid caregivers, and professionals working in dementia care
Breakfast with the Brain - Talking Brain Changes in Dementia
EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY, 8:00 – 8:30 AM (EST) | $10 PER SESSION
Each session explores a different area of the brain and explains what changes may occur, what behaviors caregivers may notice, and how to adjust support strategies to meet the person where they are. These sessions are practical, approachable, and ideal for busy caregivers looking for meaningful education in a manageable format. 🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers, paid caregivers, and professionals supporting individuals with dementia
Workshops for Professionals
Intensive Dementia Training for Long-Term Care Professionals
may 19, 9:00am-4:00pm (EST) | virtual
$100 per person
Multiple ticket discounts available
This in-depth training session equips long-term care teams with evidence-based tools, empathy, and strategies for supporting individuals with dementia. It blends education, simulation, and practical skills to immediately improve quality of care.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Dementia Live® simulation to understand daily challenges
- Techniques for building trust and reducing resistance
- GEMS® dementia stages framework
- Six Pieces of the Puzzle problem-solving strategies
- Tools for better communication and reduced agitation
🔹 Ideal for: Administrators, Memory Care Directors, CNAs, Nurses, Med Techs, Activities Directors, Support Staff
Workshops for Families
Caregiver Support Series
TUESDAYS, mAY 5, 12, 19, 26, jUNE 2
6:00-7:30PM (EST) | $75
A multi-session series created to support caregivers over time—not just with information, but with connection and encouragement. Each session combines education, shared experiences, and practical tools for navigating the emotional and physical challenges of caregiving. This series offers a safe space to ask questions, reflect, learn PAC-aligned strategies, and feel less alone on the journey.
Family Caregiver Workshop
sATURDAY, MAY 16, 1-4pm (EST) OR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 12-3PM (est)
$25
A practical, supportive training designed to help family caregivers better understand dementia and feel more confident in day-to-day care. This session focuses on what is happening in the brain, how dementia affects communication and behavior, and how to respond with empathy, dignity, and connection. Caregivers will leave with realistic strategies they can use immediately to reduce stress—for themselves and their loved one.