MALA’s dementia education is designed to help care partners, supervisors, and organizational leaders build the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide relationship-centered support for individuals living with dementia. Through practical, evidence-informed education, learners gain strategies they can immediately apply to foster dignity, meaningful engagement, and person-centered care.
To ensure the voices of those with lived experience are at the heart of this work, MALA is proud to partner with the National Council of Dementia Minds (NCDM), the first national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded and governed by people living with dementia. Guided by the principle, “Nothing about us without us,” NCDM brings the perspectives and expertise of individuals living with dementia into the development of educational content, helping create learning experiences that are authentic, practical, and deeply impactful.
Explore the courses below to strengthen your understanding of dementia and discover practical approaches that support people in living with dignity, purpose, and connection.
Understanding Dementia – This 60-minute course is designed to provide you with an overview of dementia and enhance the dementia services you offer. Whether you are a seasoned care partner for those living with dementia or new to this role, the Understanding Dementia course will provide you with relatable and easily understood dementia education. This course was driven by true experts in dementia, the people living with dementia! Learn from members of National Council Dementia Minds as they share insights into how to best support a person living with the disease. Is the last sentence repetitive – to the main body overview?
Connections in Care: Understanding Dementia and Beyond Building Trust, Safety, and Comfort for People with Complex Needs – This 60-minute course is guided by the lived experience of people who are living with dementia and co-occurring conditions such as mood disorders, anxiety, or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The wisdom shared through these voices shapes every element of the course and reminds us of one essential truth: relationships are the heart of care. In this course, you’ll learn how to build meaningful relationships-relationships that honor identity, respect, emotions, and create space for connection in everyday moments.
Course Details:
Format – Self-paced, on-line course
Estimated time – Approximately 60 minutes per course
Certificate of Completion – Emailed upon successful completion of the course and passing the post-quiz.
Access – Available now
Starting Date – Anytime
Price – $0
Course Access Instructions
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Erica Korejza at contact@miassistedliving.org
Erin Wallace at contact@miassistedliving.org