Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Training
Insight offers many classes and webinars specifically geared for families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia at home. Browse all of our trainings and webinars below, or view classes by category of interest!
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Learn more about the basics of dementia, what's normal aging, what to expect, and what's next.
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Building your skills as a care partner leads to more successful days. Tips for communication, behaviors, activities, and more.
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You can't do this alone! Learn from the experts in legal, finance, and more about care options are even available!
Recent Webinars
Around 3 million LGBTQ+ adults are over age 50, and those that receive a dementia diagnosis face a particularly challenging set of circumstances. Many, including care partners, face disproportionately high levels of social isolation and stigmatization as they age, making it difficult to find support. Join us to learn about resources and safe supports.
Lewy body dementias (LBD) affect an estimated 1.4 million individuals in the United States. Though many families are affected by this disease, few individuals and medical professionals are aware of the symptoms, diagnostic criteria, or even that LBD exists! Join us to learn more common symptoms, presentations of LBD, and ways to live well going forward.
The caregiving journey will have you experiencing many highs and lows. We’ll discuss the variety of emotions that are often felt by caregivers and tips on going along for the ride.
As the end of life approaches, it is a difficult time to deal with the emotions, while still coordinating care for a loved one. Come learn about the various aspects and benefits of palliative care and hospice.
The financial costs of long-term care and long-term caregiving are enormous. Explore some of your options for this important aspect of caregiving.
Dementia care is not one size fits all. Each person, each stage, and each family is unique. Come and learn about multiple care options to plan and evaluate what is right for your family.
How can you reconnect with someone with dementia? Keeping their current abilities in mind, learn ways to keep your loved one engaged in personalized activities.
Make each day more successful! Learn tips and tricks for providing hands-on care for eating, dressing, bathing, hygiene and toileting.
Join this virtual event to learn more about supporting the unique needs of LGBTQ+ older adults, including intentional language and communication, the importance of proactive planning, and assembling a safe and inclusive team of care.
Communication can become difficult as you struggle to meet and understand the needs of your loved one. Come and learn strategies for effective communication and understanding and responding to difficult behaviors.
Webinars
"After meeting with you, I've changed my approach in dealing with her memory loss, and my wife and I are so much happier."
