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 Tuesday of every month
Free! | 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:

🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers, spouses, adult children, and anyone supporting someone with dementia.

What is Dementia Really?
(2 Hours)

April 29th | $25 per person

Gain a foundational understanding of dementia, its impact on the brain, and how to provide compassionate, informed care.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 Ideal for: Caregivers, community members, and healthcare teams.

Brain Fitness: Reducing Dementia Risk (1 Hour)

May 27th | $25 per person

Explore modifiable risk factors and how to promote brain health.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 Ideal for: Anyone interested in maintaining brain health.

Brain Changes in Dementia
(1 Hour)

JUNE 24TH | $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:

🔹 Ideal for: Caregivers, healthcare professionals, and family members.

Six Pieces of the Puzzle
(1 Hour)

July 29th | $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:

🔹 Ideal for: Caregivers, support staff, and healthcare teams.

GEMS Approach to Dementia Care (1 or 2 Hours)

AUGUST 26TH | $25 per person

Teepa Snow’s GEMS model categorizes different stages of dementia, helping caregivers tailor their approach.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers and professional dementia care teams.

Deep Dive Diamonds

September 30th | $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:

🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers, professional caregivers, and dementia care teams.

Deep Dive Emeralds

October 28th | $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:

🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers and professional dementia care teams.

Deep Dive Ambers

November 25th | $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:

🔹 Ideal for: Family caregivers and professional dementia care teams.

Tools to Use (PPA & HuH)

December 30th | $25 per person

Learn Teepa Snow’s hands-on caregiving techniques for gentle, effective care.

Key Takeaways:

🔹 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:

🔹 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:

🔹 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:

🔹 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:

🔹 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:

🔹 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:

🔹 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:

🔹 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:

🔹 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:

🔹 Ideal for: Family and professional caregivers.