ADRD 2-Hour Overview: Dementia Care for Home Health and Companion Care

Course overview

This course provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) through a person-centered lens. As the prevalence of ADRD is projected to reach nearly 13 million by 2050, healthcare professionals face the critical challenge of managing complex cognitive, communicative, and behavioral changes that interfere with daily life and independence. This course addresses these challenges by equipping home health aides, companion caregivers, and assisted living staff with practical tools to distinguish dementia from normal aging and recognize conditions that mimic ADRD. Participants will learn to interpret behavioral expressions as forms of communication and apply de-escalation strategies that prioritize emotional safety. By emphasizing the importance of preserving dignity during activities of daily living and fostering collaborative partnerships with family caregivers, the course ensures providers can deliver respectful, individualized care across all disease stages and care settings. This 2-hour course is specifically designed and approved to fulfill the Florida ADRD training requirements for the following settings: Home Health, Companion/Homemaker Service, and Nurse Registry. Please see Accreditation details for approval information.