Why Dementia Live and Compassionate Touch Work
Dementia Live and Compassionate Touch are powerful, research-informed trainings that:
- Build empathy by helping participants understand what it’s like to live with dementia
- Build caregiver confidence and emotional intelligence
- Reduce anxiety, agitation, and isolation in individuals living with dementia
- Foster deeper relationships between care staff and residents
- Enhance your organization's culture of compassionate and person-centered care
- Empower your organization to become a beacon of support in the dementia care community
How It Works
Step 1
Select Staff For Training
Staff members become Certified Dementia Live® and Compassionate Touch® Coaches through our train-the-trainer process.
Step 2
Empower Your Team & Community
Certified Coaches facilitate Dementia Live® experiences and Compassionate Touch® sessions for staff or students, families, and the broader community.
Step 3
Receive Ongoing Support
AGE-u-cate provides continuous support, access to resources, and program guidance for the life of the license or subscription.
What People Are Saying
“Dementia Live® has been integral to our rapid growth… we’ve served thousands of family caregivers, first responders, hospitals, and more.”
"Dementia Live® is a wonderful catalyst to bring forth emotion, exploration and empathy which will make us all better caregivers.”
“I never realized how much patience it takes—not just from the person living with dementia, but from everyone around them.”