Dementia Care Specialists

06/15/2026

It’s CNA and HHA Appreciation Week, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible professionals who are at the heart of dementia care. 💙

Whether supporting individuals in senior living communities, healthcare settings, or one-on-one in the home, Certified Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides do far more than assist with daily tasks. They build trust, create meaningful connections, recognize subtle changes, and help bring person-centered care to life every single day.

In dementia care especially, these roles are essential. CNAs and HHAs help reduce distress, support independence, encourage engagement, and ensure individuals living with dementia feel seen, heard, and valued.

Their compassion and dedication make a lasting impact not only on those receiving care, but also on families, care teams, and entire communities.

🌱 To all the CNAs and HHAs: Thank you for the patience, empathy, and dignity you bring to every interaction. Your work truly matters.

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
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🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

06/11/2026

Nursing assistants are so much more than staff—they are at the heart of person-centered dementia care. 💙

As we celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week (June 11–17), we want to recognize the incredible CNAs and care partners who bring compassion, patience, and dignity into every interaction.

You are often the ones creating the moments that matter most—turning daily routines into opportunities for connection, reassurance, purpose, and joy. By focusing on what individuals living with dementia can still do, rather than what has been lost, you help support quality of life in meaningful ways every single day.

Your dedication, skill, and empathy make a lasting impact not only on those you support, but also on their families, care teams, and communities.

🌱 Thank you for the work you do, the trust you build, and the person-centered care you bring to every moment.

Help us celebrate National Nursing Assistants Week by tagging a nursing assistant who inspires you in the comments below. 👇

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

06/08/2026

🌟 Meet the Speakers: Kim Warchol & Lana Dorffer

We’re excited to share that Dementia Care Specialists will be featured on Ready Set Connect—a therapy-focused platform designed to support collaboration, education, and professional growth for rehabilitation and healthcare professionals.

👉 Register now and elevate your practice: https://readysetconnect.com/courses/differentiating-the-role-of-ot-slp-in-cognition-with-the-dementia-population/

Kim Warchol and Lana Dorffer for the presentation:
“Differentiating the Role of OT & SLP in Cognition with the Dementia Population.”

This session will explore how occupational therapy and speech-language pathology each contribute to supporting cognition, communication, function, and person-centered dementia care across healthcare and senior living environments.

💙 Kim Warchol, OTR/L
Founder of Dementia Care Specialists, Kim has spent more than 30 years advancing dementia care through education, consulting, environmental design, and the application of the Allen Cognitive Disabilities Model.

💙 Lana Dorffer, MA, CCC-SLP
Director of Dementia Care Specialists, Lana brings more than 20 years of experience supporting individuals living with dementia through clinical programming, education, quality assurance, and caregiver support.

Together, they’ll share practical insights designed to help professionals strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration and better support individuals living with dementia.

06/04/2026

💙 Thank You, Argentum!

We had a wonderful time connecting with so many passionate professionals dedicated to improving the lives of older adults and individuals living with dementia.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, shared their experiences, explored our training programs, and entered our raffle. These conversations are what make events like this so meaningful.

🎉 Congratulations to our raffle winner! We hope you enjoy your Dementia Care Certified Instructor (DCC-CI) registration and look forward to seeing the positive impact it creates within your organization.

The conversation doesn't stop here. We’re excited to continue connecting with care leaders, providers, and industry professionals this fall at the National Alliance for Care at Home Annual Meeting & Expo in Washington, D.C., October 27–30, 2026. The event brings together leaders from across home health, hospice, palliative care, home care, and related care-at-home services to explore innovative solutions, industry trends, and strategies for improving person-centered care.

We hope to see you there!

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

06/03/2026

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, but at Dementia Care Specialists, we believe awareness is only the first step. 💜

True awareness means looking beyond the diagnosis to see the person. It means shifting the conversation from what is lost to what remains.

Our mission is to empower care partners through the “Can Do” spirit—using evidence-based approaches, including Allen Cognitive Levels, to help identify and support each person’s remaining abilities, no matter where they are in their journey.

When we change how we see dementia, we change how we provide care. We move from simply managing a condition to supporting dignity, purpose, connection, and quality of life.

This month, let’s go beyond the purple ribbons. Let’s commit to recognizing the person behind the diagnosis and creating more compassionate, person-centered support for individuals living with dementia. ✨

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

06/02/2026

Summer is the perfect time to strengthen the knowledge and confidence behind your dementia care approach. ☀️ July Dementia Care Certified Instructor (DCC-CI) sessions are now open for enrollment.

Great dementia care training does more than check a box—it helps organizations create more consistent, person-centered support across every interaction, every shift, and every team member.

Our DCC-CI training helps leaders and educators:
💙 Build stronger dementia care coaching skills
💙 Support care partners with practical, real-world strategies
💙 Better understand functional cognition and retained abilities
💙 Reinforce a more dementia-capable culture throughout the organization

Participants also gain access to valuable educational resources, including the Learning Library and micro-learning tools designed to support ongoing staff development. Explore our online courses and register today to continue building dementia care knowledge and skills.

📅 July sessions are now enrolling:
🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

Dementia Care Specialists at Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) is a leader in evidence-based, person-centered, ability-focused dementia and de-escalation training and consulting services.

05/28/2026

💙 Understanding cognitive levels can transform how we support individuals living with dementia.

When care partners recognize how cognitive changes impact communication, function, routines, and daily interactions, they are better equipped to provide support that is more compassionate, person-centered, and abilities-focused.

Rather than focusing only on limitations, understanding cognitive levels helps teams identify what a person can still do—supporting greater participation, reducing distress, and creating more meaningful moments throughout the day.

Small adjustments in communication, expectations, environment, and engagement can make a significant difference in helping individuals feel more successful, understood, and connected.

🌱 Person-centered dementia care begins with understanding the person behind the diagnosis and adapting support to meet them where they are.

🎥 Watch the video to explore how cognitive levels can help foster success in senior living environments and strengthen dementia-capable care approaches.

🔹 Read the full blog:
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🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

05/26/2026

Data from NORC at the University of Chicago indicates that the average assisted living resident is managing more than 14 chronic conditions.

The most prevalent? Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias—affecting about 42% of residents.

With dementia so widespread, having staff trained in specialized, person-centered care isn’t just a plus—it’s essential. Our Dementia Capable Care training equips your team with the skills to focus on what residents can do, helping them live with greater dignity and quality of life. 💙

Ready to elevate your team’s expertise? Explore our training and consulting solutions:

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

05/22/2026

💙 Supporting health and wellness in dementia care begins with seeing the person—not just the diagnosis.

When we shift our focus from what’s being lost to what still remains, we create opportunities for connection, purpose, dignity, and trust. Small moments—like slowing down communication, creating supportive routines, encouraging meaningful engagement, or simply offering a calm presence—can have a profound impact on someone living with dementia.

Meaningful wellness is not only about physical care. It’s about preserving identity, supporting emotional well-being, reducing distress, and recognizing that behavior is often communication tied to an unmet need.

🌱 Even simple interactions can help reinforce belonging, comfort, and quality of life.

🎥 Watch the video to explore how intentional, person-centered approaches can support health and wellness for individuals living with dementia—and why compassion, consistency, and connection matter so deeply in care.

🔹 Dementia Care Consulting Services
https://bit.ly/4qhVAnX

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Organizations
https://bit.ly/4jgJp7k

🔹 Dementia Capable Care Training for Individuals
https://bit.ly/42ojcOe

05/18/2026

Hello from Music City! 🎸

Day 1 of the Senior Living Executive Conference is officially underway here in Nashville, and we couldn’t be more excited to connect with all of you. 💙

📍 Come find us at Booth #1132

At Dementia Care Specialists, we’re passionate about shifting the focus from what’s been lost to what still remains. We’re here to help you empower your teams with person-centered strategies that truly improve quality of life for those living with dementia.

Whether you want to chat about our Dementia Capable Care credentials, explore our consulting services for environmental design, or just say hello, we’d love to see you.

🎉 While you’re here, don’t forget to enter our raffle for a FREE DCC-CI training registration—available to your organization for you or a team member of your choice.

Let’s work together to create a world where every individual can thrive. See you at the booth!