Specialty: Dementia

This population-specific course focuses on the unique care needs of clients living with cognitive decline. Fulfilling the state’s population-specific specialty requirement for Home Care Aide certification, the class provides caregivers with practical frameworks for understanding memory loss and managing changing behaviors. The training emphasizes maintaining client dignity and safety in a residential or home setting.

The course covers the core progression of dementia, communication techniques, and environmental adjustments. Learners will study strategies for addressing confusion, agitation, and repetitive behaviors without relying on clinical interventions. Instructors provide straightforward methods for creating a calm, supportive environment for memory care clients.