Stress Reactions in Dementia Care

Learn to prevent escalation and restore balance in moments of overwhelm.

Stress reactions—like resistance, withdrawal, or frustration—are common in dementia care. These responses aren’t intentional; they are signals that the person is overwhelmed, confused, or struggling to process their environment. This course helps care partners anticipate and identify triggers, respond with empathy, and prevent escalation before it happens. With the right tools, care routines can shift from moments of conflict into opportunities for reassurance and trust.

Series Focus

• Skills to spot early warning signs before distress escalates

• Strategies to identify common triggers such as noise, confusion, or pain

• Approaches for responding calmly without blame or force

• Practical techniques to build a supportive and flexible care environment

Featured Video

Hear from Steve, living with Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. He shares what it feels like when the world becomes overwhelming—and how a calm voice, rhythm, or gentle routine can bring him back to a place of peace.

What’s Included

• Professionally designed PowerPoint deck for guided facilitation

• Comprehensive facilitator guide with built-in training flow

• Participant handout with key takeaways and reference points

• Knowledge quiz to reinforce learning

• Certificate of attendance template