Professionals across long-term and community-based care settings play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality dementia care. To support this important work, the Alzheimer’s Association offers a comprehensive suite of tools, trainings, and collaborative opportunities designed to strengthen person-centered practices and improve outcomes for individuals living with dementia.
A Central Resource: ALZPro
For those looking for a starting point, ALZPro serves as a one-stop hub tailored specifically for dementia care professionals. This robust platform brings together clinical guidelines, continuing education, research updates, and practical tools—all in a single, accessible space. ALZPro is designed to support early detection efforts, enhance quality of care, and expand equitable access to dementia services. More information about the resources below can be found on ALZPro or by emailing education@alz.org.
Free, Practical Tools for Everyday Care
Care professionals are encouraged to explore and share several free, person-centered resources that can be easily integrated into daily practice:
- Get to Know Me Form – Helps care teams better understand each individual’s preferences, history, and needs.
- A Practical Guide to Person-Centered Care – Offers actionable strategies to incorporate person-centered principles across care settings.
- Center for Dementia Respite Innovation Resources – Offers a suite of toolkits and guides designed to promote understanding and access to high-quality respite care.
Each of these resources are designed to help professionals embed person-centered care into every interaction, fostering dignity and meaningful engagement.
Training and Certification Opportunities
Recognizing the demands of busy care environments, the Alzheimer’s Association offers flexible, evidence-informed training programs tailored for professionals in long-term care, assisted living, home care, hospice, and adult day settings:
- essentiALZ® Training & Certification – A self-paced, online program grounded in Dementia Care Practice Recommendations. Continuing education (CE) credits are available.
- Dementia Care Navigation Training Series – A pre-recorded, instructor-led program designed for care navigators. This training meets CMS GUIDE Model requirements and equips participants with essential navigation skills.
- Curriculum Review – Organizations can have their internal training programs reviewed and certified to ensure alignment with evidence-based dementia care practices.
Learning and Networking Opportunities
In addition to formal training, professionals can benefit from collaborative learning environments and peer engagement:
- Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care ECHO® Program (Free) – This eight-week telementoring program connects interdisciplinary care teams with dementia experts nationwide. Through case-based discussions, participants gain practical solutions to real-world challenges. NAB credits are available.
- Dementia Care Provider Roundtable – This noncompetitive consortium brings together leaders from across long-term and community-based care settings to share insights, discuss emerging issues, and advance person-centered dementia care practices.
By leveraging these tools, trainings, and collaborative opportunities, care professionals can continue to elevate the standard of dementia care and create more supportive, individualized experiences for those they serve.
For additional information or questions, please visit ALZPro or contact education@alz.org.
