Fundamental Skills for Living with Dementia

Course 1 – Speak the Language of Dementia: A New Way of Communicating
Learn to understand, respond and connect in meaningful ways when the old ways of communicating are less effective.
Course 2 – Minimize Challenging Behavioral Symptoms
Learn about Habilitation, an evidence based and effective approach to care in the most challenging times.
Course 3 – Balance Independence and Safety: Predicting the Unpredictable
Learn when and how to make necessary changes at home.

Courses are offered monthly, alternating between a morning and evening offering every other month.

Fridays 10-11:30AM EST

February 12th, 19th and 26th

April 9th, 16th and 23rd

June 11th, 18th and 25th

August 12th, 19th and 26th

October 8th, 15th and 22nd

December TBD

Mondays 4-5:30PM EST

March 15th, 22nd and 29th

May 10th, 17th and 24th

July 12th, 19th and 26th

September 13th, 20th and 27th

November 8th, 15th and 22nd

All courses are offered by Zoom or phone.

Due to limited capacity, the Dementia Care Collaborative can provide individualized and small group services to patients who are seen in the following MGH clinics:

Neurology Memory Disorder Unit
Geriatric Psychiatry
Senior Health
Memory Care Program at Bullfinch Medical Group
Memory Care Program at Newton Wellesley 978 Clinic
Memory Care Program at Newton Wellesley Primary Care of Wellesley

To learn more, contact the Dementia Care Collaborative office at by phone at 617-624-0406 or email dementiacaregiversupport@mgh.harvard.edu

NOTE: You will receive a brief phone call from the Social Worker teaching this program prior to the course to confirm your registration.