Dementia Care Specialists

Dementia Care Specialists The total solutions we offer can help transform staff capabilities and quality of care.

CPI Dementia Care Specialists is dedicated to advancing person-centered care for those living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias , and to creating a Dementia Capable Society built on the knowledge that persons with dementia can feel joy, fulfillment, and love.

💙 What changes when a care team stops seeing a "behavior" and starts seeing communication?That shift in perspective is a...
09/10/2026

💙 What changes when a care team stops seeing a "behavior" and starts seeing communication?

That shift in perspective is at the heart of becoming dementia capable. It moves care beyond reacting to what a person is doing and toward understanding what they may be trying to express.

Dr. Schekesia Meadough has seen the impact firsthand when she led the implementation of dementia-capable care programs at two senior living organizations.

Ready to explore what becoming more dementia capable could mean for your organization?

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/dementia-care-consulting-services

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/organizations-training

Supporting independence doesn't mean doing less—it means knowing when and how to help.For individuals living with dement...
09/09/2026

Supporting independence doesn't mean doing less—it means knowing when and how to help.

For individuals living with dementia, the right level of support can make the difference between having something done for them and being empowered to participate in daily life.

In assisted living and memory care, understanding cognitive function and retained abilities helps teams recognize where support is needed—and where an individual may still be able to engage, make choices, and experience success.

💙 Sometimes better dementia care begins by asking a different question: "What can this person still do?"

Dementia Capable Care education helps professionals build the knowledge to answer that question and translate it into everyday care.

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/dementia-care-consulting-services
🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/organizations-training
🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/individual-training

💙 This Labor Day, we recognize the people whose compassion, dedication, and expertise make a difference every day.Health...
09/07/2026

💙 This Labor Day, we recognize the people whose compassion, dedication, and expertise make a difference every day.

Healthcare professionals and care partners do more than provide care. They build relationships, support independence, preserve dignity, and create meaningful moments for individuals living with dementia and their families.

At Dementia Care Specialists, we're proud to support the professionals behind this important work. Through dementia care education and consulting, we help organizations build dementia-capable workforces equipped with the knowledge and skills to focus on what each person CAN do.

🌱 This Labor Day, we celebrate those who dedicate their work to helping others live with greater dignity, purpose, and quality of life.

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/dementia-care-consulting-services
🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/organizations-training
🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/individual-training

📚 Don't wait until the new year to advance your dementia care skills.October is an opportunity to invest in your profess...
09/01/2026

📚 Don't wait until the new year to advance your dementia care skills.

October is an opportunity to invest in your professional development now and finish the year with knowledge you can carry forward. Our virtual Dementia Capable Care training gives you the flexibility to learn from wherever you are while developing practical, evidence-based strategies for supporting individuals living with dementia.

Whether you're a healthcare professional looking to expand your expertise or a leader seeking training opportunities for your team, there's still time to make professional growth part of your 2026 goals.

💻 Explore upcoming Dementia Capable Care classes and reserve your spot today.

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/organizations-training

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/individual-training

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/dementia-care-consulting-services

💙 Build a stronger dementia care program from the ground up.Creating a truly dementia-capable organization takes more th...
08/31/2026

💙 Build a stronger dementia care program from the ground up.

Creating a truly dementia-capable organization takes more than good intentions—it requires the right strategy, education, and environment. Our consulting services help organizations strengthen person-centered care, optimize daily function, and create spaces that support dignity, independence, and meaningful engagement.

📞 Let's discuss your organization's goals:
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/dementia-care-consulting-services

💙 One certified instructor. A stronger team. Better outcomes for those you support.Becoming a Dementia Capable Care Cert...
08/26/2026

💙 One certified instructor. A stronger team. Better outcomes for those you support.

Becoming a Dementia Capable Care Certified Instructor (DCC-CI) is more than earning a credential—it's an investment in your organization's future. By empowering one leader to deliver evidence-based, person-centered education, you can build internal expertise, strengthen consistency across your care teams, and support a more dementia-capable workforce.

The result? Greater staff confidence, more consistent person-centered practices, and enhanced support for individuals living with dementia, their families, and care partners.

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/dementia-care-consulting-services

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/organizations-training

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/individual-training

08/24/2026

💙 Talking about dementia can feel scary—but avoiding the conversation doesn’t make the reality go away.

While there is currently no cure or prevention for Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, that does not mean we are powerless. Early diagnosis matters, lifestyle choices can support brain health, and having compassionate, dementia-trained professionals alongside you can make a meaningful difference throughout the journey.

📖 Read the full blog, “When We Stop Talking, Dementia Wins,” to learn why open conversations, early awareness, and specialized support matter: https://dementiacarespecialists.com/resource-center/blogs/when-we-stop-talking-dementia-wins

🌱 By bringing dementia out of the shadows, we create opportunities to educate, prepare, and support one another—replacing silence with greater knowledge and understanding.

🎥 Watch the video as Kim Warchol shares why her dementia care mission will never retire—and why talking openly about dementia can help us face fear with education, action, and support.

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/dementia-care-consulting-services

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/organizations-training

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/individual-training

💙 Great dementia care starts with education that makes a real-world impact.Dementia care isn't about checking a box—it's...
08/21/2026

💙 Great dementia care starts with education that makes a real-world impact.

Dementia care isn't about checking a box—it's about building the confidence and competence to make a meaningful difference every day. Our evidence-based training equips healthcare professionals with practical, person-centered strategies they can apply immediately to support individuals living with dementia and their care partners.

Discover education that transforms care:

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/dementia-care-consulting-services

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/organizations-training

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/individual-training

08/19/2026

💙 Wandering is more than a behavior—it can be communication.

When an individual living with dementia is wandering, simply trying to stop the behavior may mean missing important clues about why it is happening.

Listening and observing can help healthcare professionals better understand what the person may be seeking, needing, or responding to. By looking beyond the behavior and considering its possible root cause, care teams can respond more effectively and provide more person-centered support.

🌱 Understanding the why behind wandering can change how we respond—shifting the focus from managing a behavior to better understanding the person.

🎥 Watch the video as Lana Dorffer, Director of Dementia Care Specialists, shares why listening and observing are important when addressing wandering and how these skills can help uncover what may be driving the behavior.

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/dementia-care-consulting-services

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/organizations-training

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/individual-training

🌟 Build expertise that lasts long after the training ends.A Dementia Capable Care Certified Instructor (DCC-CI) helps br...
08/17/2026

🌟 Build expertise that lasts long after the training ends.

A Dementia Capable Care Certified Instructor (DCC-CI) helps bring evidence-based, person-centered education directly into your organization. By developing an internal champion, you can strengthen staff knowledge, promote consistent care practices, and support a more dementia-capable workforce.

When your team learns together, they're better equipped to recognize retained abilities, support independence, and improve the daily experience of individuals living with dementia and their care partners.

Backed by the Crisis Prevention Institute, you'll join a global community of more than 17 million professionals committed to creating safer, more compassionate care environments.

Learn how your organization can get started:

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/dementia-care-consulting-services

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/organizations-training

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://dementiacarespecialists.com/dementia-care-training/individual-training

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