Free dementia caregiver learning

Free Dementia education for family caregivers.

These 15 free courses are specifically created for family members, friends, and other loved ones caring for a person living with dementia. Caregivers are not alone, and clear education can make difficult moments feel more manageable.

Why this series is free

Complify Learning offers these resources because there is a need and because we can give something useful back to people who give so much to others.

Free Dementia caregiver course catalog

Start with the course available now and review the additional courses planned for this free learning series.

15 Free family courses
Course Course overview Lesson topics Availability
1 Understanding Dementia: A Family Guide An orientation course for family caregivers explaining what dementia is, how it differs from normal aging, and what to expect as it progresses.
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  1. What dementia is (and isn't)
  2. Normal aging vs. dementia
  3. How dementia typically progresses
  4. Common myths and misunderstandings
  5. Your role as a family caregiver
 Available Open free course
2 Know Your Loved One's Dementia Type An accessible course helping families understand the specific type of dementia their loved one has and how it shapes day-to-day care.
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  1. Alzheimer's disease basics
  2. Lewy Body and Parkinson's-related dementia
  3. Vascular dementia after stroke or heart issues
  4. Frontotemporal dementia and personality changes
  5. Why getting the right diagnosis matters
 Available Open free course
3 Connecting Through Person-Centered Care A course teaching families how to preserve their loved one's identity, preferences, and dignity throughout the caregiving journey.
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  1. Keeping their identity and life story alive
  2. Honoring routines, habits, and preferences
  3. Finding moments of joy and connection
  4. Maintaining dignity in everyday care
  5. Building a caring relationship, not just a caregiving routine
 Available Open free course
4 Talking and Connecting When Words Are Hard A communication-skills course for families navigating conversations as language abilities change.
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  1. Simple, calm ways to talk and ask questions
  2. Reading body language and emotions
  3. Staying connected when words fail
  4. Responding to repeated questions and stories
  5. Communicating with relatives who have hearing or vision loss
 Available Open free course
5 Coping with Difficult Moments and Behaviors A practical course on staying calm and responding effectively to agitation, suspicion, or resistance from a loved one.
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  1. Why behaviors happen (the need behind the behavior)
  2. Staying calm and de-escalating tension
  3. Handling suspicion, accusations, and confusion
  4. Responding to resistance during care
  5. When and how to ask for outside help
 Available Open free course
6 Helping with Daily Care Routines A hands-on course covering bathing, dressing, mealtime, and bedtime routines for a loved one with dementia.
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  1. Making bathing and dressing easier
  2. Mealtime help without the struggle
  3. Toileting and incontinence with dignity
  4. Helping with safe movement and transfers
  5. Better sleep routines for both of you
 Available Open free course
7 Eating Well with Dementia A practical nutrition course for families noticing changes in appetite, weight, or eating ability.
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  1. Why appetite and eating habits change
  2. Encouraging eating and drinking enough
  3. Simple texture and food changes that help
  4. Spotting trouble with chewing or swallowing
  5. Talking with doctors about feeding concerns
 Available Open free course
8 Making the Home Safer A home-safety course focused on preventing falls, injuries, and accidents for a loved one with dementia.
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  1. Why falls happen more often with dementia
  2. A room-by-room home safety checklist
  3. Lighting, clutter, and easy fixes
  4. Helping a loved one move around safely
  5. What to do after a fall
 Coming soon
9 When a Loved One Wanders or Gets Confused at Night A course addressing two of the most worrying situations families face: wandering and nighttime confusion (sundowning).
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  1. Why wandering happens and how to reduce risk
  2. Sundowning: what it is and why it happens
  3. Simple routines that help with evenings
  4. ID, GPS, and tracking options
  5. What to do if your loved one goes missing
 Coming soon
10 Recognizing Pain and Discomfort A course helping families notice when a loved one is in pain, especially once they can no longer say so clearly.
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  1. Why pain often goes unnoticed in dementia
  2. Signs of pain to watch for
  3. Comfort measures you can try at home
  4. When to call the doctor about pain
  5. Working with hospice or healthcare teams on comfort care
 Coming soon
11 Meaningful Activities and Moments of Joy A course on simple, enjoyable activities that bring connection and calm without requiring special training.
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  1. Music, photos, and memory-based activities
  2. Simple sensory activities (touch, scent, sound)
  3. Pets, dolls, and comfort objects
  4. Matching activities to your loved one's abilities
  5. Building a daily rhythm that works
 Coming soon
12 Navigating the Final Stages with Comfort and Care A gentle, supportive course for families facing late-stage dementia and end-of-life decisions.
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  1. What to expect in the later stages
  2. Focusing on comfort over cure
  3. Understanding hospice and what it offers
  4. Being present and saying goodbye
  5. Taking care of yourself through grief
 Coming soon
13 Planning Ahead: Legal and Financial Basics A plain-language course on the legal and financial steps families should take early, before a crisis.
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  1. Power of attorney and who can make decisions
  2. Advance directives and end-of-life wishes
  3. Talking about giving up driving
  4. Protecting against scams and financial exploitation
  5. Keeping important documents organized
 Coming soon
14 Caring for Yourself While Caring for Them A self-care course addressing the emotional and physical toll of family caregiving, and how to sustain it.
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  1. Recognizing caregiver burnout and stress
  2. Setting boundaries without guilt
  3. Finding moments to recharge
  4. Asking for and accepting help
  5. Building your support network
 Coming soon
15 When Family Disagrees: Working Together as a Caregiving Team A course for families navigating conflict, differing opinions, and shared caregiving responsibilities among relatives.
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  1. Why families disagree about care decisions
  2. Dividing caregiving fairly among siblings and relatives
  3. Handling denial or disengagement from other family members
  4. Talking with kids and grandkids about what's happening
  5. Knowing when to bring in outside support
 Coming soon

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Dementia caregiving can involve uncertainty, grief, practical challenges, and important decisions. This series is designed to offer calm, plain-language guidance across the caregiving journey.

The first eight course links will be added as they become available.