Caregiver Education and Training

Virtual Education and Training

Here are some free virtual education and training options:

• Alzheimer’s Association — “Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Early Stage” (online program)
   Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers – Early Stage
  A 3-part online program for family caregivers in the early stage of dementia.
• Alzheimer’s Association — Free e-learning caregiver modules
   Care-Education Resources for Caregivers
  Covers core topics such as communication, behavior triggers, transitions in care, and planning ahead.
• UCLA Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Program — Caregiver Training Videos and Webinars
   UCLA Caregiver Education
  A series of free videos and live-streamed webinars for caregivers covering specific challenges like wandering, agitation, refusal to bathe, etc.
• Insight Memory Care Center — Free classes for care partners (virtual & in-person)
  Care Partner Training – Insight
  Offers free, public virtual classes for family caregivers on various dementia-related topics.
• Family Caregiver Alliance: Caregiver’s Guide to Understanding Dementia Behaviors
  Covers specific behavioral challenges that may arise with dementia.
• HRSA Helping Caregivers—Free training modules
  Five modules covering caregiving, considering long-term care options, caregiver self-care and behavioral challenges.

Caregiver Self Care

• Riverside Martha W Goodson Center— “Caring for You, Mind, Body and Soul”
  This is a series of ten brief lessons to support the wellness of people living with dementia and those who care for them. This video series follows a family caregiver support group as they navigate the challenges and gifts of caregiving.
• Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging / Family Caregiver Alliance — “Caring for the Caregivers of People Living With Dementia” online resource

In-Person Caregiver Education Programs

For in-person caregiver education programs in your area, contact your local Area Agency on Aging.