Dementia Care Specialists

06/03/2026

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, but at Dementia Care Specialists, we believe awareness is only the first step. 💜

True awareness means looking beyond the diagnosis to see the person. It means shifting the conversation from what is lost to what remains.

Our mission is to empower care partners through the “Can Do” spirit—using evidence-based approaches, including Allen Cognitive Levels, to help identify and support each person’s remaining abilities, no matter where they are in their journey.

When we change how we see dementia, we change how we provide care. We move from simply managing a condition to supporting dignity, purpose, connection, and quality of life.

This month, let’s go beyond the purple ribbons. Let’s commit to recognizing the person behind the diagnosis and creating more compassionate, person-centered support for individuals living with dementia. ✨

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
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🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

06/02/2026

Summer is the perfect time to strengthen the knowledge and confidence behind your dementia care approach. ☀️ July Dementia Care Certified Instructor (DCC-CI) sessions are now open for enrollment.

Great dementia care training does more than check a box—it helps organizations create more consistent, person-centered support across every interaction, every shift, and every team member.

Our DCC-CI training helps leaders and educators:
💙 Build stronger dementia care coaching skills
💙 Support care partners with practical, real-world strategies
💙 Better understand functional cognition and retained abilities
💙 Reinforce a more dementia-capable culture throughout the organization

Participants also gain access to valuable educational resources, including the Learning Library and micro-learning tools designed to support ongoing staff development. Explore our online courses and register today to continue building dementia care knowledge and skills.

📅 July sessions are now enrolling:
🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

Dementia Care Specialists at Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is a leader in evidence-based, person-centered, ability-focused dementia and de-escalation training and consulting services.

05/28/2026

💙 Understanding cognitive levels can transform how we support individuals living with dementia.

When care partners recognize how cognitive changes impact communication, function, routines, and daily interactions, they are better equipped to provide support that is more compassionate, person-centered, and abilities-focused.

Rather than focusing only on limitations, understanding cognitive levels helps teams identify what a person can still do—supporting greater participation, reducing distress, and creating more meaningful moments throughout the day.

Small adjustments in communication, expectations, environment, and engagement can make a significant difference in helping individuals feel more successful, understood, and connected.

🌱 Person-centered dementia care begins with understanding the person behind the diagnosis and adapting support to meet them where they are.

🎥 Watch the video to explore how cognitive levels can help foster success in senior living environments and strengthen dementia-capable care approaches.

🔹 Read the full blog:
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🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
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🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
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🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

05/26/2026

Data from NORC at the University of Chicago indicates that the average assisted living resident is managing more than 14 chronic conditions.

The most prevalent? Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias—affecting about 42% of residents.

With dementia so widespread, having staff trained in specialized, person-centered care isn’t just a plus—it’s essential. Our Dementia Capable Care training equips your team with the skills to focus on what residents can do, helping them live with greater dignity and quality of life. 💙

Ready to elevate your team’s expertise? Explore our training and consulting solutions:

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

05/22/2026

💙 Supporting health and wellness in dementia care begins with seeing the person—not just the diagnosis.

When we shift our focus from what’s being lost to what still remains, we create opportunities for connection, purpose, dignity, and trust. Small moments—like slowing down communication, creating supportive routines, encouraging meaningful engagement, or simply offering a calm presence—can have a profound impact on someone living with dementia.

Meaningful wellness is not only about physical care. It’s about preserving identity, supporting emotional well-being, reducing distress, and recognizing that behavior is often communication tied to an unmet need.

🌱 Even simple interactions can help reinforce belonging, comfort, and quality of life.

🎥 Watch the video to explore how intentional, person-centered approaches can support health and wellness for individuals living with dementia—and why compassion, consistency, and connection matter so deeply in care.

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

05/18/2026

Hello from Music City! 🎸

Day 1 of the Senior Living Executive Conference is officially underway here in Nashville, and we couldn’t be more excited to connect with all of you. 💙

📍 Come find us at Booth #1132

At Dementia Care Specialists, we’re passionate about shifting the focus from what’s been lost to what still remains. We’re here to help you empower your teams with person-centered strategies that truly improve quality of life for those living with dementia.

Whether you want to chat about our Dementia Capable Care credentials, explore our consulting services for environmental design, or just say hello, we’d love to see you.

🎉 While you’re here, don’t forget to enter our raffle for a FREE DCC-CI training registration—available to your organization for you or a team member of your choice.

Let’s work together to create a world where every individual can thrive. See you at the booth!

05/15/2026

🌟 An Exciting New Chapter with Dementia Care Specialists

After an energizing onboarding experience in Milwaukee with Crisis Prevention Institute, returns feeling honored to be part of an organization dedicated to making a meaningful global impact.

As she begins her work with the Dementia Care Specialists team at Crisis Prevention Institute, Savannah looks forward to supporting caregivers and professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality dementia care.

This work holds deep personal meaning for her, and she is grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a mission that supports individuals living with dementia and those who care for them.

👉 Savannah is also looking forward to connecting with colleagues in the SLP space to explore opportunities to expand dementia care training across organizations.

👉 Learn more about how Dementia Care Specialists supports organizations in building dementia-capable teams: https://bit.ly/4eg35oU

05/14/2026

Happening next week!

Our team is putting the final touches on preparations for the Senior Living Executive Conference (May 18–20). We’re excited to connect with fellow leaders and share how we’re helping organizations improve dementia care outcomes through person-centered training and specialized credentials. 💙

Will you be in Music City? Come say hello to the Dementia Care Specialists team at Booth #1132—we’d love to connect and explore how to empower your workforce and enhance quality of life for those you serve.

🔗 Learn how Dementia Care Specialists is helping organizations elevate person-centered care at this year’s conference: https://bit.ly/4sM3NBp

🎉 Be sure to enter our raffle for a FREE DCC-CI training registration—awarded to your organization, whether for you or a team member you choose.

Are you planning to attend? Let us know in the comments—we’d love to catch up while we’re there!

05/12/2026

💙 Building confidence in dementia care starts with training that makes a real difference in daily practice.

When care partners are equipped with practical, evidence-based tools, the impact goes beyond knowledge—it shows up in how care is delivered, how teams work together, and how individuals living with dementia are supported.

Here’s what one healthcare professional shared about their experience:

“I have taken a lot of trainings, and I have not stopped talking about how this is literally the best course I have taken in years, especially as a therapist. The modules, example stories, and mixed media were fantastic. The entire training was phenomenal and seamless from beginning to end. Thank you for such excellent training.”
— Don Krohn, MA, MBA
Program Manager, East Region
Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Program
Center for Clinical Excellence, BJC Health

🌱 Meaningful training supports confident teams, stronger care environments, and better outcomes.

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe