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Enhancing Dementia Care Training: How AGE-u-cate Training Institute and NCCDP Complement Each Other

This partnership enhances staff training, improves resident outcomes, and creates meaningful connections with those living with dementia.

March 2025 Newsletter – Memories in Bloom!

Spring is a season rich with sensory experiences; consider some of the following activities to celebrate the coming season!

How To Become A Certified Assisted Living Administrator

Managing an assisted living facility requires leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a deep understanding of resident care. A certified assisted living administrator is key in overseeing

Home Health Aide Vs. Caregiver: Choosing The Right In-Home Care

Aging brings changes that can make daily tasks difficult. Family members often explore in-home care options to help their loved ones maintain independence. The two

Hallucinations And Dementia: What Caregivers Need To Know

A person with dementia may see, hear, or feel things that do not exist. These hallucinations often feel real and can lead to confusion, fear,

Effective Assisted Living Manager Training Program: Strategies For Success

Managing an assisted living facility requires expertise in leadership, healthcare regulations, and resident care. Assisted living manager training builds the skills needed to oversee daily

18 Home Activities For People With Dementia

Cognitive decline affects memory, thinking, and problem-solving skills. As Alzheimer’s and related dementias progress, individuals may experience confusion and frustration. However, structured activities for seniors

The Connection Between Dementia and Vision Loss

Understanding Overlapping Symptoms, Diagnoses and Interventions

7 Simple Ways to Meaningfully Connect with a Person Living with Dementia

The NCCDP teaches person-centered care as part of its evidence-based Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Curriculum.

CADDCT Spotlight: Paula Harder

Recognizing that dementia care requires ongoing education, Commonwealth implemented competency-based training to reinforce essential skills.

February 2025 Newsletter – NCCDP Staff Education Week!

Staff Education Week was created to encourage communities to emphasize the importance of dementia education.

NCCDP’s Guiding Principles of Dementia Care

Behavior is a form of communication and should be regarded as an effort to express a need rather than a problem or challenge.

Federal and State Requirements for Dementia Training

Federal and State Requirements for Dementia Training: A State-By-State Breakdown of Current Guidelines

Federal and State Requirements for dementia training differ in terms of training hours, content, and applicability to various staff roles.

Arizona Memory Care Training Requirements

The Arizona Alzheimer's dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

Arkansas Dementia Training Requirements

The Arkansas dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

California Dementia Care Standards

The California dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

Colorado Dementia Training Requirements

The Colorado dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

Connecticut Alzheimer’s and Dementia Training Requirements

The Connecticut Alzheimer's dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

Delaware Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Training Requirements

The Delaware Alzheimer's dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

Florida Dementia Training Requirements

The Florida dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

Georgia Dementia Training Requirements

The Georgia dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

Illinois Dementia Care Training Requirements

The Illinois dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

Indiana Dementia Training Requirements

The Indiana dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

Iowa Dementia Care Requirements

The Iowa dementia training requirements ensure care workers are trained to meet the needs of residents with dementia.

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