Dementia Care & Response Training
Even when memory fades, dignity remains.

A time to view dementia not with fear, but with understanding and caregiving not as a burden, but as a relationship.

[Program Overview]

• Week 1 – Understanding Dementia
  Learn the difference between normal aging and dementia.
• Week 2 – Why Do They Behave This Way?
  Understanding the emotions and needs behind behaviors.
• Week 3 – Communicating with Individuals with Dementia
  Building connection through empathy-centered communication.
• Week 4 – Dementia Care in Daily Life
  Practical caregiving strategies for everyday situations.
• Week 5 – The 5D Care Principles
  Five pathways to preserving dignity in dementia care.
• Week 6 – Caring for Yourself First
  Preventing caregiver burnout and finding healthy balance.
• Week 7 – Dementia Prevention & Hope
  Healthy lifestyle habits and the latest updates in dementia research.

   

[Learning Objectives]

Participants will be able to:

• Develop an accurate understanding of dementia
• Recognize underlying needs and signals behind behaviors
• Apply effective communication and caregiving strategies
• Respond calmly to behavioral changes and crisis situations
• Request appropriate support and communicate effectively with families and professionals

   

[Program Information]

• For: Seniors (Open to All)
• Instructor: Miyoung Kim, CDP(Certified Dementia Practitioner)
• Contact: mykim@familytouchusa.org