Complete Course Catalog
Our online courses and live webinars provide individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia with the knowledge, techniques and best practices in caring for patients and loved ones. LSWs, certified case workers and other professionals can also earn CE credits by taking many of our courses.
On-Demand Courses
Browse all of our on-demand online Alzheimer’s and dementia care courses below, or select the category that most interests you.
Free Course – Music as a Therapeutic Intervention
This video will serve as an introduction to the discovery and application of music as a person-centered, integral part of every dementia caregiver’s toolkit.
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Free Course – My Loved One Was Diagnosed with Dementia
This video outlines steps to help prepare for the future, including health, legal, and financial care planning; building a support network; and resources, programs and supports available for the caregiver and person diagnosed with dementia.
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Free Course – Emotional Supports for the Newly Diagnosed
This video provides an overview regarding how to process and emotionally integrate a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related illness.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Importance of Cultural Considerations in Dementia Care
This course aims to broaden participants’ understanding of how dementia is viewed by specific populations, what caregiving for elders means within these cultures. 1.75 continuing education (cultural competence course) credits available.
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An Overview of the Other Types of Dementia-Related Illnesses
This course teaches about causes, risk factors, characteristics, and symptomology of the different types of dementia-related illnesses. 1.75 continuing education credits (general course) available.
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Can Psychological Trauma Increase the Risk of Dementia?
This clinical course explores how the impact of trauma on brain health, especially those who show signs of PTSD, can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s/dementia. 1.5 continuing education credits (clinical course) available.
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Safe Walking: A Strength’s Based Approach to Wandering
This course discusses the benefits of physical activity for those with ADRD while also identifying strategies to avoid dangerous unsupervised walking. 1.5 continuing education credits (general course) available.
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Dementia’s Ripple Effect
This course discusses dementia's wide-reaching effects and teaches about the many ways dementia impacts someone’s life and strategies for how to live better with dementia. 1.25 continuing education credits (general course) available.
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Understanding Behaviors as Forms of Communication
Through this virtual training, you will learn how dementia impacts someone's ability to communicate, and how to better understand their needs. 1.75 continuing education credits (general course) available.
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Alzheimer’s Disease: Beyond Signs and Symptoms
Learn about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, as well as what medications are used to delay symptoms. 2 continuing education credits (general course) available.
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AFA Partners in Care: Supporting Individuals Living With Dementia
This course underscores the importance of building relationships in dementia care and provides trainees with critical knowledge and skills. 5.5 continuing education credits (general course) available for New York licensed social workers.
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In the meantime, please explore our on-demand courses, including previous webinars, above.