Dementia Courses

Preventing Dementia

7496 ratings

Preventing Dementia is a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), offering university-quality education about the latest research in dementia risk and protective factors.

• Independent
• 4 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

• Best of All Time

Understanding Dementia

14970 ratings

Build your knowledge of dementia with the Understanding Dementia MOOC. The course starts with the brain, and expands outward to the person, their care network and the wider community.

• Independent
• 7 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Certificate

• Best of All Time

Dispelling the Myths - Realistic Strategies for Maintaining Cognitive Health and Preventing Dementia

1 rating

Explore evidence-based strategies for maintaining cognitive health, preventing dementia, and understanding neurodegenerative disorders with insights from a leading expert in the field.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Living with Dementia: Impact on Individuals, Caregivers, Communities and Societies

8 ratings

Explore dementia's impact on individuals, caregivers, and society. Learn about care strategies, support systems, and global initiatives to improve quality of life for those affected.

• Coursera
• 18 hours
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Provide Support to People Living with Dementia

Discover comprehensive dementia care strategies, behavior management techniques, and communication skills to effectively support individuals living with dementia and related conditions.

• OpenLearning
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Knowledge and Skills for Dementia Care: the SSLD Approach

131 ratings at Coursera

This course aims to inform learners about dementia and dementia care from an SSLD perspective, including, community care, in-home support, and long-term care.

• Coursera
• 1 day 5 hours 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

The 3Ds of Geriatric Psychiatry - Delirium, Dementia, Depression

11 ratings

Explore key differences between delirium, dementia, and depression in older adults, including prevalence, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for each condition.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

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Coaching for the Caregiver: Improving Dementia Care Interactions

7 ratings

Improve dementia caregiving skills with hands-on techniques, communication strategies, and emotional connection methods for better care interactions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Cinematic Health

Job Demand, Essential Technical Skills, & Dementia Care

Explore the caregiving career landscape, essential CNA technical skills, and specialized dementia care approaches while gaining practical insights through patient case studies like Frank, Stuart, and Martha.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Being A Dementia Caregiver

303 ratings at Udemy

A collection of Information and tips for Dementia Caregivers

• Udemy
• 2 hours 8 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Dementia in People with Down Syndrome or Other Intellectual Disabilities - UCLAMDChat

2 ratings

Explore Alzheimer's risk, signs, and management in adults with intellectual disabilities, focusing on Down Syndrome. Learn about screening, treatment, and aging-in-place strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Explore person-centered approaches to support individuals with dementia through real-life experiences and evidence-informed strategies for care providers across various healthcare settings.

• Desire2Learn
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course

Drbeen Medical Lectures

Stop Inflammation to Protect Your Brain from Dementia

2 ratings

Discover how chronic inflammation impacts dementia risk and progression, while learning practical lifestyle changes and dietary modifications to protect brain health and reduce inflammation.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Diagnosis and Management of Vascular Dementia - Stephen Chen, MD - UCLAMDChat

1 rating

Explore diagnosis and management of vascular dementia with a UCLA geriatric psychiatrist, covering clinical features, prevalence, comparisons with Alzheimer's, and treatment options.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Driving and Dementia - Linda Ercoli, MD | UCLAMDChat

1 rating

Explore signs of unsafe driving in dementia patients, strategies for caregivers, and alternative transportation options with expert insights from UCLA psychologist Linda Ercoli.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video