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Person-Centered Dementia Care
Transforming Quality Dementia Care
High quality training drives the transformation of quality care. Research (such as the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations) shows that high-quality dementia care training can lead to an improvement in communication between caregivers and individuals living with dementia, a reduction in dementia-related behaviors, and an increase in job satisfaction for staff.Attention Connecticut Professionals!
Person-Centered Dementia Care is available to professionals in any state. But if you are a Connecticut professional, the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter has been awarded funding from a BOLD grant through the CT Department of Public Health to provide complimentary registrations to CT professionals. Registrations are limited, and offered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Contact Carolyn DeRocco or Stacy Chavis at ctchapter@alz.org to request a complimentary code.Register
Person-Centered Dementia Care is available to professionals from any state.
February 18th & 19th, 2026
One training, delivered in two sessions on two days: February 18th & 19th, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST. Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Registration deadline: February 4th, 5pm ET
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Registration deadline: February 4th, 5pm ET
June 9th & 10th, 2026
One training, delivered in two sessions on two days: June 9th & 10th, 2026, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM EST. Delivered virtually via Zoom.
Registration deadline: May 27th, 5pm ET
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Registration deadline: May 27th, 5pm ET
Curriculum
Our training includes...- Nationally recognized peer-reviewed, evidence-based person-centered care approach from the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations.
- Eligibility to purchase the Alzheimer's Association essentiALZ® certification for staff
Module topics:
- Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Caring for the Person
- Person-Centered Care Model: Habilitation Therapy
- Person-Centered Assessment: Knowing the Individual
- Communication Skills: Creating a Positive Social Environment
- The Physical Environment Makes a Difference
- Approach to Personal Care: Knowing the Person
- Activity Based Person-Centered Care
- Behavior as Communication: Understanding and Responding
- Supporting Families and Caring for Ourselves
Why Get Trained?
To become eligible to purchase the Alzheimer's Association essentiALZ® certification for staffLearn evidence-informed person-centered best practices of care
Cost-effective and sustainable approach to train direct care staff
Gain access to a secure portal with additional resources and information
Cost includes a training manual, PowerPoint, role play exercises, handouts and group discussions.
Important Information for Current Certified Trainers
Due to the pandemic and many challenges health care provides are faced with while caring for those living with dementia, the Alzheimer’s Association MA/NH, has decided to extend all trainer certificates indefinitely. At this point in time, there is no action to be taken to renew the trainer certificate.Questions? Contact Lorraine Kermond at lkermond@alz.org