Caregivers

Education and Skills Training is a Priority  

The rise of dementia is increasing demand for professional and family caregivers. The home care industry and family caregivers need access to dementia care training and resources.  

People with all types of dementia may struggle with cognitive, behavioral and motor symptoms, and a progressive loss of their ability to perform activities of daily living. They may experience confusion, difficulties with language and memory, agitation, hallucinations, depression, balance and movement problems, and other symptoms. Providing care and support is difficult when normal ways of communicating and reasoning are no longer effective. These challenges can also disrupt the emotional bond between care recipient and care giver. When caregivers become discouraged or overwhelmed, their health and well-being suffer.  

By learning about dementia and building new caregiving skills, caregivers can: 

• recognize common dementia symptoms, stages and progression; 
• apply new skills to respond to the care recipient’s needs; 
• advocate for the care recipient with family and care team; and 
• develop self-awareness and self-care habits.