Employer Training
Five Modules. One Certification.
Our evidence-based training program equips HR professionals, managers, and organizational leaders with the knowledge and tools to build a dementia-informed workplace.
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Module 1 · 18 min · All Staff
Understanding Dementia
Foundational knowledge about dementia types, progression, and impact on individuals and families: what dementia is, and what it isn't.
- Define dementia and distinguish from normal aging
- Identify the most common types of dementia
- Understand the emotional impact on caregivers
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Module 2 · 22 min · Managers & HR
Communication Strategies
Effective techniques for communicating with employees who are caregivers, and for supporting colleagues who may be living with early-stage dementia.
- Apply person-centered communication techniques
- Recognize signs of caregiver stress in colleagues
- Facilitate supportive conversations without overstepping
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Module 3 · 15 min · HR & LeadershipComing soon
Creating Supportive Environments
Practical workplace accommodations, flexible scheduling policies, and environmental modifications that support employees who are caregivers.
- Audit current workplace policies for caregiver gaps
- Implement low-cost accommodations
- Develop a caregiver support policy framework
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Module 4 · 20 min · HR ProfessionalsComing soon
Legal & HR Considerations
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), ADA accommodations, and HR best practices for supporting caregiver employees.
- Navigate FMLA and ADA as they apply to caregivers
- Document accommodation requests appropriately
- Avoid common legal pitfalls in caregiver support
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Module 5 · 15 min · LeadershipComing soon
Building a Caregiver-Supportive Culture
Strategies for fostering an inclusive, empathetic culture that supports caregivers at every level, from frontline staff to leadership.
- Develop a caregiver-supportive workplace action plan
- Engage leadership in culture change
- Measure and communicate progress to stakeholders
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Earn your certification
Complete any two modules, then see the certification requirements →