About The Course

Welcome to the Comprehensive Course on Dementia Care and Support!

Become a Certified and Effective Caregiver for Individuals with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease. 

Acquire Knowledge and Skills for the Care of Individuals Suffering from Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease

Course Overview:

In this in-depth course, you will embark on a journey to gain a profound understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Designed for home health aides, personal care aides, nurse aides, nurses, etc., this course covers essential modules on dementia care, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to provide compassionate, person-centered care.

The lifetime risk for Alzheimer’s disease at age 45 is 1 in 5 for women and 1 in 10 for men. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease and over 11 million Americans provide unpaid care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Also, 1 in 3 seniors dies of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia. Presently, Alzheimer’s disease kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer.

In 2023, Alzheimer’s and other dementia cost the U.S. about $343 billion and in 2050, it could rise to $1 trillion.

Caring for seniors with cognitive impairments requires empathy, patience, and an understanding of their unique challenges. Thus, this course is designed to equip caregivers with the knowledge and strategies needed to effectively care for seniors with dementia and cognitive decline. It covers understanding dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, dementia types, risk factors, stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, signs and symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, diagnosis and treatment of dementia/Alzheimer’s disease, evidence based/best practices for dementia care, daily living assistance for those with dementia, communication strategies, legal and ethical considerations, the emotional support required for seniors facing cognitive challenges, strategies for managing challenging behaviours and creating a calm, supportive environment, etc.

At the end of this course, participants will be able to offer the necessary care, support, and emotional assistance for seniors suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Learning Objectives

The participants of this course will have the following benefits:

• Participants will learn how to offer the necessary care, support, and emotional assistance for seniors suffering from dementia/Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
• Understand the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia
• Recognise how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain
• Know the risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
• Identify the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
• Acquire practical skills for providing person-centered care tailored to individual needs.
• Navigate legal and ethical considerations associated with dementia care.
• Enhance the ability to communicate effectively with patients with dementia and manage challenging situations.
• Explore strategies for supporting families and caregivers throughout the caregiving journey.
• Learn about the research and innovations in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and how to stay updated and informed
• Learn about the resources available for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Acquire better understanding of home healthcare patients.
• Enable participants to be competent home health aides and caregivers.
• Acquire skills and knowledge in caring for the elderly in a home healthcare setting.
• Learn personal care tasks and core tasks performed in a home healthcare setting.
• Improve skills and knowledge in dealing with and relating with home health clients.
• Improve skills on end-of-life care/hospice care.

• Improve patient safety skills and practices.
• Improve skills on effective patient monitoring.
• Learn empathy and compassion for the sick.
• Improve teamwork skills.
• Improve knowledge and skills on nutrition.
• Understand confidentiality and ethics in elderly home care.

Course Structure

• Online course
• Study at your pace
• 75 hour Certification Course/ Training Program
• 12 Modules to be completed
• Course format: Videos, audio, texts, slides, pdf.
• Quizzes/exams: There is a final exam consisting of 20 questions to test your knowledge on the course. Always read the instructions of each question carefully before answering the question. To pass this course, the student should get at least 75% or higher in his or her final grade for the final exam.

Why Choose This Course

• You will acquire basic skills and knowledge that will help you to succeed in your career as a Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide, Nurse Aide or certified Caregiver.
• Participants will be able to offer the necessary care, support, and emotional assistance for seniors suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
• You will learn best practices and evidence-based strategies employed in dementia care.
• This course was created and delivered by an experienced medical doctor and training consultant.
• USA Standard caregiving training
• Wider scope of training: 12 modules to be completed in this training program/ certification course.
• Learn from the comfort of your home through online learning (full time or part-time). At your own pace.
• Receive official certificate at the end of the training course for employers, apart from Udemy certificate after meeting the requirements.

Who Should Take This Course

• This course is ideal for nurses, nurse aides, home health aides, personal care aides, and anyone involved in the care of individuals with dementia. Whether you’re a seasoned caregiver or new to the field, this course offers valuable insights and practical knowledge to elevate your caregiving skills.
• Those interested in exploring a career in home healthcare/caregiving; who intend to work as nurses, home health aides (home health assistants), personal care aides, nurse aides and certified caregivers.
• Those interested in caring for the elderly.
• Nurses, nurse aides, home health aides and caregivers who want to improve their skills and knowledge in dementia care as a form of continuing health education.
• It will equip people who are personal caregivers of their loved ones with the essential skills and knowledge needed for effective dementia care.
• Those interested in having home health agencies will also benefit from this course.
• Those sitting for a certification exam in home health aide, personal care aide, nurse aide or caregiver practice.