CARES^® Dementia Basics^™

4 hours, 4 modules, with certification

Learn the "basics" of quality dementia care. Topics include an introduction to dementia, person-centered care, behavior as communication, and the 5-step CARES® Approach. Learn More

CARES^® Dementia Advanced Care^™

6 hours, 6 modules, with certification

This program is focused specifically on important safety and compliance topics including food and fluid intake, pain, wandering, falls, eliminating restraints, and making a connection. Learn More

CARES^® Dementia-Related Behavior^™

4 hours, 4 modules, with certification

Learn how to respond to fear, frustration, and anger as well as behavior such as yelling, cursing, hitting, biting, public urination, as well as a respectful discussion of sexual behavior. Learn More

CARES^® Activities of Daily Living^™ 4-Hour

4 hours, 4 modules, with certification

This program focuses on the activities of daily living (ADLs) across all levels of thinking decline (early-stage to late-stage) in the challenging care areas of eating, toileting, and bathing. Learn More

CARES^® Activities of Daily Living^™ 10-Hour

10 hours, 10 modules, with certification

This is an expanded version of CARES ADL 4-hour program with additional topics in the areas of dressing, grooming, mouth care, pain, mobility, transferring, and positioning. Learn More

CARES^® End-of-Life Dementia Care^™

5 hours, 5 modules, with certification

CARES^® End of Life focuses on comfort care, emotional support, and spiritual support at the end of life. It equips you with important tools to provide end-of-life care with confidence. Learn More

CARES^® Elder Abuse Awareness and Prevention^™

3 hours, 4 modules, with certification

This program describes the 7 types of elder abuse, how to recognize signs of abuse, and ways to help prevent elder abuse. The program also provides local and national resources. Learn More

CARES^® Serious Mental Illness^™

4 hours, 4 modules, with certification

This program describes the 4 major types of serious mental illness, how SMI differs from Alzheimer's and dementia, and how you can develop care strategies for those with SMI. Learn More

CARES^® Dementia Care for Families^™

4 hours, 4 modules, with certification

CARES^® for Families was developed specifically for those caring for a loved one living at home. It includes many practical strategies, tips, and the 5-step CARES® Approach. Learn More

$199 Program Only.   Program & Certification $199.

8 hours, 16 modules, with certification

This program is focused on the fast-paced acute care setting in hospitals and medical centers. It specifically targets the prevention of costly adverse events within 16 topic areas. Learn More

CARES^® Dementia Specialist^™ (C.D.S.) Credential

40 Hours, 40 Modules, with 8 Certifications

Earn your C.D.S. credential by completing the entire 40-hour CARES Curriculum. Learn new skills, demonstrate knowledge, become a specialist, and get recognized professionally. Learn More

$799 (30% Off Buying Programs/Exam Separately)