Dementia Training for LTC Staff

Most states require direct care workers to have dementia-specific training for staff each year. Medical directors, nurses, social workers, dietary aides, therapists, activities staff, and other direct-care staff are required to receive this specialized training in dementia care.
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Interactive LTC Staff Training

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The Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease Training You Need

We have developed this package of interactive Alzheimer’s & Dementia training to help your staff fulfill their dementia initial training (8 hours) requirement. This training covers:

  • Introduction to Alzheimer’s and other related dementia

  • Communicating and connecting with affected residents

  • Understanding and working with family members

  • Caring for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia

  • Dietary needs for residents with Alzheimer’s and other related dementia

  • Appropriate activities for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia

  • Recognizing and responding to caregiver stress

  • Preventing, recognizing, and responding to abuse and neglect of residents

What people are saying about our courses...

“"This course was great. I learned so much. I liked the videos and the explanations for each section"”

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“"I'm going to be able to take better care of my residents after this course. Eight hours seems like a lot, but it is easy to listen while I'm on the bus going to and from work."”

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“"I knew I needed this for my job. The price was right and the material was great!"”

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Detailed Course Curriculum

  • 1

    About this Course: Start Here

  • 2

    Foundations of Alzheimer's and Dementia

    • Alzheimer's and Dementia Training - [Introduction Video]

    • Alzheimer's and Dementia Training - [Introduction]

    • Causes of Dementia - [Video]

    • Causes of Dementia

    • Types of Dementia - [Video]

    • Types of Dementias - Alzheimer's

    • Types of Dementias - Vascular

    • Types of Dementias - Parkinson's

    • Types of Dementias - Lewy Bodies

    • Types of Dementia - Mixed Dementia

    • How the Brain Works: [Structures & Functions]

    • How the Brain Works: [Nerves & Impulses]

    • How the Brain Works: [Myelin & Degradation]

    • How the Brain Works: [The Hind- & Mid-Brain]

    • Brain Areas Associated with Memory

    • Memory Loss

    • Memory Loss - Reversible causes of dementia

    • How Dementia Effects the Brain

    • How Dementia Affects the Brain - Other Effects

    • Conditions That Mimic Dementia [Video]

    • Conditions that Mimic Dementia

    • Conditions That Mimic Dementia - Vitamin Deficiencies [Video]

    • Conditions that Mimic Dementia - Vitamin Deficiencies

    • Conditions that Mimic Dementia - Depression [Video}

    • Conditions that Mimic Dementia - Depression

    • Conditions that Mimic Depression - Adverse Drug Reactions [Video]

    • Conditions that Mimic Dementia - Adverse Drug Reactions

    • Risk Factors of Dementia

    • Risk Factors, Pt 1

    • Risk Factors, Pt 2

    • Risk Factors, Pt 3

    • Diagnosis of Alzheimer's & Dementias - [Video]

    • Diagnosis of Alzheimer's & Dementias - Assessing Symptoms

    • Diagnosis of Alzheimer's & Dementias - Testing

    • Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease - Lab Tests

    • Stages of Alzheimer's Disease: [Video]

    • Stages of Alzheimer's Disease and Dementias

    • Mild (Early-Stage) Alzheimer’s Disease

    • Moderate (Middle-Stage) Alzheimer’s Disease

    • Severe (Late-Stage) Alzheimer’s Disease

    • Other Related Dementias Progression

    • QUIZ: Foundations of Alzheimer's and Related Dementias
  • 3

    Communication

    • Communication Training: [Intro]

    • Communicating with Dementia Patients [Overview]

    • Communication with Dementia Patients - [Intro Video]

    • Communicating - [Common Changes]

    • Strategies and Guidelines for Verbal Communication - [Video]

    • Communicating with Dementia Patients by Stages - [Video]

    • Communicating - [Mild Stage Pt 1]

    • Communicating - [Mild Stage Pt 2]

    • Communicating - [Moderate Stage: Problems]

    • Communicating - [Moderate Stage: Approaches]

    • Communicating - [Severe Stage: Problems]

    • Communicating - [Severe Stage: Approaches]

    • Non-Verbal Communication Technique - [Video]

    • Communicating - [Non-Verbal Communication Techniques]

    • Communicating - [Approaches and Techniques]

    • Communication Quiz
  • 4

    Person-Centered Approaches to Care

    • Person Centered Care: [Intro]

    • Person Centered Care: [Video}

    • Person-Centered Care: [Overview, Pt 1]

    • Person-Centered Care: [Overview, Pt 2]

    • Person-Centered Care: [Overview, Pt. 3]

    • Approaches to Person-Centered Care: [Title]

    • Approaches to Person-Centered Care: [Challenging Behaviors Pt 1]

    • Approaches to Person-Centered Care: [Challenging Behaviors Pt 2]

    • Approaches to Person-Centered Care: [Challenging Behaviors Pt 3]

    • Anger: [Video]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Anger]

    • Anxiety: [Video]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Anxiety]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Anxiety Cont]

    • Approaches to Care: [The Problem-Solving Approach Pt 1]

    • Approaches to Care: [The Problem-Solving Approach Pt 2]

    • Approaches to Care: [The Problem-Solving Approach Pt 3]

    • Strategies and Techniques for Dealing with Challenging Behavior

    • Approaches to Care: [ADLs]

    • Approaches to Care: Bathing Assistance Video

    • Approaches to Care: [Bathing Assistance]

    • Approaches to Care: [Dressing Assistance Video]

    • Approaches to Care: [Dressing Assistance]

    • Approaches to Care: Grooming Assistance Video

    • Approaches to Care: [Grooming Assistance]

    • Strategies and Techniques: [Hallucinations Video]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Hallucinations]

    • Strategies and Techniques: Sleep Problems [Video]

    • Strategies and Techniques : Sleep Problems

    • Strategies and Techniques: Intimacy [Video]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Intimacy Pt 1]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Intimacy Pt 2]

    • Strategies and Techniques: [Apathy Video]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Apathy]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Apathy Pt 2]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Apathy Pt 3]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Apathy Pt 4]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Apathy Pt 5]

    • Strategies and Techniques: [Depression Video]

    • Strategies and Techniques : Depression, Pt 1

    • Strategies and Techniques : Depression, Pt 2

    • Strategies and Techniques : Depression, Pt 3

    • Stress Management Strategies and Techniques

    • Strategies and Techniques: Wandering [Video]

    • Strategies and Techniques : [Wandering]

    • Alternatives to Physical and Chemical Restraints, Pt 1

    • Alternatives to Physical and Chemical Restraints, Pt 2

    • Approaches to Care Quiz
  • 5

    Social Needs and Activities

    • Social Needs and Activities: [Intro]

    • Social Needs and Appropriate Activities: [Video]

    • Social Needs and Appropriate Activities

    • Social Needs and Appropriate Activities - Cont

    • Planning Activities

    • Types of Activities

    • Going Outside for Other Activities, Pt 1

    • Going Outside for Other Activities, Pt 2

    • Going Out for Other Activities, Pt 3

    • Taking Part in Spiritual Activities

    • Traveling Overnight, Pt 1

    • Traveling Overnight, Pt 2

    • Visiting Family and Friends

    • Social Needs and Activities Quiz
  • 6

    Dietary Needs

    • Dietary Needs: [Intro image]

    • Dietary Needs: [Good Nutrition]

    • Dietary Needs: [Daily Balance, Pt 1]

    • Dietary Needs: [Daily Balance, Pt 2]

    • Dietary Needs: [Daily Balance, Pt 3]

    • Dietary Needs: [Common Nutritional Problems & Adjustments, Pt 1]

    • Dietary Needs: [Common Nutritional Problems & Adjustments, Pt 2]

    • Dietary Needs: [Common Nutritional Problems & Adjustments, Pt 3]

    • Dietary Needs: [Common Nutritional Problems & Adjustments, Pt 4]

    • Dietary Needs: [Common Nutritional Problems & Adjustments, Pt 5]

    • Dietary Needs: [Common Nutritional Problems & Adjustments, Pt 6]

    • Dietary Needs Quiz
  • 7

    Family Needs

    • Maintaining Balance: [Intro]

    • Family Needs [Video]

    • The Needs of and Working with Families

    • The Needs of and Working with Families, Pt 2

    • Issues for Family Members [Video]

    • Family Needs- [Early Stage, Pt 1]

    • Family Needs- [Early Stage, Pt 2]

    • Family Needs- [Early Stage, Pt 3]

    • Family Needs- [Middle Stage, Pt 1]

    • Family Needs- [Middle Stage, Pt 2]

    • Family Needs- [Middle Stage, Pt 3]

    • Family Needs- [Late Stage, Pt 1]

    • Family Needs- [Late Stage, Pt 2]

    • Family Needs- [Late Stage, Pt 3]

    • Family Needs- [Late Stage, Pt 4]

    • Family Needs- [How Can Caregivers Help]

    • What Family Members Can Do to Help

    • What Family Members Can Do [Honest Communication]

    • What Family Members Can Do [Counseling]

    • What Family Members Can Do [Meeting with Family]

    • Chapter Summary

    • Family Needs Quiz
  • 8

    Caregiver Stress

    • Caregiver Responsibilities Regarding Family [Video]

    • Recognizing and Responding to Caregiver Stress, Pt 1

    • Recognizing and Responding to Caregiver Stress, Pt 2

    • Recognizing and Responding to Caregiver Stress, Pt 3

    • Recognizing and Responding to Caregiver Stress, Pt 4

    • Strategies for Managing Caregiver Stress, Pt 1

    • Strategies for Managing Caregiver Stress, Pt 2

    • Caregiver Stress Quiz
  • 9

    Patient Rights and Abuse & Neglect

    • Abuse [Intro Video]

    • Preventing, Recognizing and Responding to Abuse, Pt 1

    • Preventing, Recognizing and Responding to Abuse, Pt 2

    • Reporting Requirements [Video]

    • Types of Abuse and Neglect [Video]

    • Types of Abuse & Neglect

    • Types of Abuse & Neglect, Pt 1

    • Types of Abuse & Neglect, Pt 2

    • Types of Abuse & Neglect, Pt 3

    • Signs and Symptoms of Abuse

    • Ethical Issues and Alzheimer's Residents [Video]

    • Patient Rights: Autonomy [Video]

    • Justice for Alzheimer's Patients [Video]

    • Recognizing Abuse & Neglect, Pt 1

    • Recognizing Abuse & Neglect, Pt 2

    • Recognizing Abuse & Neglect, Pt 3

    • Risk Factors for Abuse, Pt 1

    • Risk Factors for Abuse, Pt 2

    • Preventing Abuse, Pt 1

    • Preventing Abuse, Pt 2

    • Preventing Abuse, Pt 3

    • Preventing Abuse, Pt 4

    • Responding to Abuse, Pt 1

    • Responding to Abuse, Pt 2

    • Abuse and Neglect Quiz

    • Course Summary

    • References
  • 10

    Course Evaluation

    • Course Evaluation Instructions

    • Evaluation: We value your feedback

    • Next Up - [Download Your Certificate & Take Action]

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