COURSE: Dementia Care Essentials
A Guide for Family Caregivers
This self-paced educational training series is designed to support caregivers of someone with dementia.
Online Training
Dementia Care Essentials: A Guide for Family Caregivers is a free, self-paced training developed specifically for caregivers. The training series contains 18 different topics, each with about 20 - 30 minutes of video content. The modules contain real-life examples, practical tips, and trusted advice.
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Topics include:
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Changes in Thinking and Why They Happen
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Moderate to Sever Memory Changes
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Problem Solving and Concentration
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Behavior Changes and Why They Happen
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Getting Help and Support
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Challenges of Caregiving
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We encourage you to explore freely and select topics that are of the most interest to you.
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This training was developed in collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco (Fresno), the Valley Caregiver Resource Center and is supported by the California Department of Public Health, Alzheimer’s Disease Program. This content is supported by the California Department of Public Health, Alzheimer’s Disease Program. © 2022-2024, funded under contract # 22-10944
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