Alzheimer’s & Dementia Online Academy
Trainings and educational programming for professionals who serve individuals with dementia and family care partners, offered live and on demand. Explore Our CoursesWhen supporting people with Alzheimer’s or a dementia-related illness, knowledge is power. Through the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Online Academy, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) offers on-demand education, whenever you need it.
Newest Courses
Family Dynamics in Dementia Care
This course reviews the different relationships, especially family relationships, that may be present in the life of an individual with dementia; reviews family roles; and explores how to identify and assess these dynamics. 1.75 general credits available.
The Impact of Stigma and Discrimination on LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Healthcare
This course teaches about the important intersection between dementia and the LGBTQ+ community, including forms of discrimination and stigma, which can impact health and wellbeing and increase dementia risk. 1.75 cultural competence credits available.
The Impact of Substance Use Disorders Among Older Adults
This course teaches participants about the relationship between dementia and substance misuse, and the barriers to treatment that many older adults experience. 1.75 continuing education credits (clinical course) available.
What Participants are Saying
AFA is here to help. From our 7-day-a-week Helpline, to our live webinars and trainings, to daily virtual therapeutic programming, we give people the resources they need to care for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Learn more on our website.
