Education
Learn more about our course offerings and select the workshop that meets your needs.
Dementia Family Support Courses Open for Enrollment 2025:
Caregiver Support Group
First Wednesday of every monthFree! | via zoom
A safe, supportive space for families navigating dementia care. Join our monthly virtual support group where caregivers and loved ones can connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources. Whether you’re new to caregiving or have been on this journey for a while, you are welcome here.
✅ What You'll Gain:
- Peer support and shared experiences
- Tips for reducing caregiver stress
- Resource referrals and expert guidance
🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers, spouses, adult children, and anyone supporting someone with dementia.
What is Dementia Really? (2 Hours)
April 29th, 6pm | $25 per person
Gain a foundational understanding of dementia, its impact on the brain, and how to provide compassionate, informed care.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Differentiate between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Identify the four universal truths about dementia progression.
- Learn best practices for supporting individuals in different cognitive states.
🔹 Ideal for: Caregivers, community members, and healthcare teams.
Brain Fitness: Reducing Dementia Risk (1 Hour)
May 27th, 6pm | $25 per person
Explore modifiable risk factors and how to promote brain health.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Identify lifestyle factors that influence cognitive longevity.
- Develop habits for brain health.
- Understand preventative strategies for dementia.
🔹 Ideal for: Anyone interested in maintaining brain health.
Brain Changes in Dementia (1 Hour)
JUNE 24TH, 6pm | $25 per person
A deep dive into the neurological effects of dementia and how caregivers can adjust their approaches to meet evolving needs.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Understand how different brain regions are affected by dementia.
- Recognize abilities that remain intact and how to leverage them.
- Develop strategies to maintain meaningful connections.
🔹 Ideal for: Caregivers, healthcare professionals, and family members.
Six Pieces of the Puzzle (1 Hour)
July 29th, 6pm | $25 per person
This session introduces Teepa Snow’s framework for problem-solving in dementia care. Learn how to assess challenging behaviors and find effective solutions.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Break down complex caregiving situations into manageable steps.
- Discover root causes behind challenging behaviors.
- Apply interactive exercises for hands-on learning.
🔹 Ideal for: Caregivers, support staff, and healthcare teams.
GEMS Approach to Dementia Care (1 or 2 Hours)
AUGUST 26TH, 6pm | $25 per person
Teepa Snow’s GEMS model categorizes different stages of dementia, helping caregivers tailor their approach.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Identify dementia stages using the GEMS model.
- Learn personalized caregiving strategies for each stage.
- Improve quality of life by recognizing strengths and adapting care.
🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers and professional dementia care teams.
Deep Dive Diamonds
September 30th, 6pm | $25 per Person
Teepa Snow’s GEMS model categorizes different stages of dementia, helping caregivers tailor their approach. This webinar will look closely at the diamond state.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Identify characteristics of a Diamond State
- Learn personalized caregiving strategies for someone in a Diamond State
- Improve quality of life by recognizing strengths and adapting care.
- Help Caregivers / support to recognize when they themselves cross into a diamond state
🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers, professional caregivers, and dementia care teams.
Deep Dive Emeralds
October 28th, 6pm | $25 per person
Teepa Snow’s GEMS model categorizes different stages of dementia, helping caregivers tailor their approach. This webinar will look closely at the Emerald state.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Identify characteristics of an Emerald State
- Learn personalized caregiving strategies for someone in an Emerald State
- Improve quality of life by recognizing strengths and adapting care
🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers and professional dementia care teams.
Deep Dive Ambers
November 25th, 6pm | $25 per person
Teepa Snow’s GEMS model categorizes different stages of dementia, helping caregivers tailor their approach. This webinar will look closely at the Amber state.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Identify characteristics of an Amber State
- Learn personalized caregiving strategies for someone in an Amber State
- Improve quality of life by recognizing strengths and adapting care.
🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers and professional dementia care teams.
Tools to Use (PPA & HuH)
December 30th, 6pm | $25 per person
Learn Teepa Snow’s hands-on caregiving techniques for gentle, effective care.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Learn Teepa Snow’s hands-on caregiving techniques for gentle, effective care.
- Support independence while ensuring safety.
- Strengthen caregiver-client relationships through guided interactions.
🔹 Ideal for: Family and professional caregivers.
Additional Education Courses Coming Soon, Please Inquire for More Information:
Reframing Reactions & Reducing Risks (2 Hours)
Caring for individuals with dementia requires adaptability, patience, and awareness. This workshop helps caregivers, healthcare professionals, and family members recognize how dementia affects communication and reactions, offering strategies to create a safer, more positive environment for all involved.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Learn how to reframe reactions to challenging behaviors.
- Explore methods to reduce stress, confusion, and risk in caregiving situations
- Practice real-world scenarios with expert-led exercises.
🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers, professional caregivers, and dementia care teams.
Recognizing Changes & Ways to Respond (2 Hours)
As dementia progresses, individuals’ needs and behaviors change. This workshop equips caregivers with the tools to identify these changes early and adjust their responses for better communication, reduced stress, and improved care.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Recognize early signs of change in individuals with dementia.
- Learn communication techniques to foster understanding and trust.
- Gain confidence in responding with empathy and adaptability.
🔹 Ideal for: Caregivers, healthcare professionals, and family members.
Care Partners: Sensation & Movement (2 Hours)
Understanding how dementia affects sensory processing and movement can improve daily care experiences. This course provides caregivers with strategies to support individuals in navigating their physical environment safely and comfortably.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Discover how sensory and mobility changes impact daily life.
- Learn strategies to provide gentle, guided support.
- Explore interactive case studies and hands-on activities.
🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers and healthcare providers seeking to enhance mobility care.
PAC Skills Make the Difference (2 Hours)
Learn the Positive Approach to Care® (PAC) methods, featuring world-renowned dementia care expert Teepa Snow. Observe real-life applications of PAC techniques and gain practical caregiving skills.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Understand how dementia affects behavior and communication abilities.
- Master the Hand-under-Hand technique and the Positive Physical Approach.
- Identify different GEMS states to tailor care approaches effectively.
🔹 Ideal for: Caregivers, healthcare professionals, and those supporting individuals with dementia.
Normal Aging vs. Not Normal Aging (2 Hours)
Learn the differences between typical aging and signs of dementia to support early intervention and appropriate care.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Understand what cognitive changes are normal and what may indicate dementia.
- Recognize early warning signs and when to seek professional guidance.
- Improve confidence in distinguishing aging-related changes.
🔹 Ideal for: Caregivers, healthcare providers, and families concerned about cognitive changes.
Improving Emergency Services for People with Dementia (2 Parts, 2 Hours Each)
Train first responders and healthcare teams to recognize dementia in crisis situations and ensure compassionate, effective care.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Identify dementia-related behaviors in emergency situations.
- Learn de-escalation techniques to reduce distress.
- Improve emergency response for those with cognitive impairments.
🔹 Ideal for: First responders, law enforcement, and emergency care providers.
Getting to Know Dementia: Community Training Kit (1.5 Hours)
A structured approach to building dementia-friendly communities with easy-to-follow guidance.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Learn key dementia care principles.
- Apply strategies to foster inclusive community spaces.
- Gain access to practical training materials for ongoing learning.
🔹 Ideal for: Community leaders, caregivers, and support networks.
Spirituality in Dementia (1 Hour Each)
A three-part series exploring how dementia affects spiritual engagement and community inclusion.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Understand spiritual needs of individuals with dementia.
- Adapt worship environments for better inclusion.
- Foster compassionate, supportive faith communities.
🔹 Ideal for: Clergy, caregivers, and community leaders
Hand-Under-Hand & Positive Physical Approach (1.5 Hours Each)
Learn Teepa Snow’s hands-on caregiving techniques for gentle, effective care.
✅ Key Takeaways:
- Improve touch-based communication.
- Support independence while ensuring safety.
- Strengthen caregiver-client relationships through guided interactions.