Course Description

Better Dementia® gives professional caregivers a complete, clinician-designed foundation for facing dementia with clarity and confidence. Built around the Better Dementia® Journey Framework, the course teaches the what, when, and why of dementia—how the brain changes over time and how care needs evolve alongside it—so you can master the how of caregiving. You'll understand where your loved one is in the journey, what's likely to come next, and how to respond in ways that protect their dignity at every stage.

What This Course Includes

Approximately 7.5 hours of self-paced learning, organized into focused lessons you can revisit as caregiving needs change over time.

Course Contents:

  • The Power of Knowing
  • What Dementia Really Is
  • How Dementia Progresses
  • Pattern Before Pathology
  • Preserving Dignity Through Dementia
  • The Four Pillars of Caregiving Success
  • The Four Stages of the Dementia Journey
  • Psychiatric Symptoms
  • Caregiving Support
  • Thriving on the Caregiving Journey

Who This Course Is For

This course is for professional caregivers who want a clearer understanding of dementia so they can respond with greater confidence, calm, and steadiness as needs change.