Caring for someone with memory loss starts with understanding what’s really happening. This course helps caregivers confidently distinguish between dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, delirium, and depression–conditions that often look similar but require very different responses. 

You’ll learn the most common types of dementia, key symptoms to watch for, and practical strategies for providing safe, compassionate support. 

Whether you’re new to caregiving or expanding your expertise, this training strengthens your ability to understand behaviors, communicate effectively, and improve the quality of life for those you serve.

Learning Objectives:

1. Define dementia and understand how it affects thinking and behavior

2. Define delirium and depression and explain how they differ from dementia

3. Recognize common symptoms and warning signs of dementia

4. Identify the major types of dementia and their unique characteristics