National Council Certified Dementia Practitioners

NCCDP is all set up at booth 614 at Leading Age's Annual Meeting in Boston, MA! Stop by our booth, we'd love to connect! #DementiaCare #alzheimers #dementia #CDP #MemoryCare #CertifiedDementiaPractitioner

In our September Newsletter, we're tackling the topic of false accusations, our Youtube channel, upcoming webinars, and upcoming seminars! Read more at nccdp.org/september-2025…

Ronda Wilkin, CDP, CADDCT, and Senior Advocate, shares how to use a fiblet when a person with dementia forgets someone passed away. Learn more about fiblets in our YouTube video about communication in dementia care! Watch the full video here: youtu.be/NZYvu9ej5Gc

September is World Alzheimer's Month! Have questions? Start the conversation. Learn more on our website nccdp.org! #AskAboutDementia #AskAboutAlzheimers #WorldAlzMonth

Partnership Ecosystem: A Guide to Dynamic Partnerships in Senior Living, presented by Denise Scruggs & Chelsea Sacher at the ICAA Conference, October 2025. Learn more and register at: icaaconference.icaa.cc

For individuals living with dementia, understanding and connection often happen beyond language. At #NCCDP, we train professionals to recognize and respond to all forms of communication with compassion. Learn how person-centered care begins with truly listeningnccdp.org/blog

Caring for someone living with dementia can be challenging, especially when changes in appetite arise. Understanding the underlying causes helps caregivers respond with empathy and effective strategies.nccdp.org/dementia-and-i…

#NCCDP's latest video with Ronda Wilkin, RCFE, APR, CDP, CADDCT tackles who and what makes up a care team and her tips for home safety. Check it out at the link below, and please like and share! Video Link: youtu.be/uNO1D9e5Dto

Our latest newsletter features exciting updates you won’t want to miss: ✨ A brand-new Member Experience Coming Soon! 🎓 Upcoming Montessori-Informed Dementia Care Webinars 🎥 New installments of our YouTube series: Let’s Talk About Dementia 📰 nccdp.org/july-2025-news…

When ADLs feel like a tug-of-war, we need to refocus the way we do things. We have the ability and understanding to change. To do things 'our way' is not providing person-focused care - it's just focused care. Watch the latest video in our YouTube series: youtu.be/iE7mkYhXjSs

Sleep disturbances are common among persons living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Changes in the brain can disrupt normal sleep patterns, leading to restlessness, nighttime wandering, and difficulty falling or staying asleep. nccdp.org/how-to-help-a-…

🏆 Exciting News Alert! 🏆 #NCCDP is thrilled to share that Edenwald Senior Living Memory Care Center at Hoerichs Hall in Towson, Maryland has been awarded the Memory Care Seal of Excellence. Read more about Edenwald and the MCEN on our blog at nccdp.org/edenwald-earns…

In dementia care, words play a crucial role. Opting for person-centered language is key as it upholds dignity, reduces stigma, and enhances accuracy. Check out this insightful video featuring Ronda Wilkin to delve deeper into this topic. youtube.com/watch?v=tskwF_…

Creating a dementia-friendly environment is a major step in supporting persons living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. A thoughtfully arranged space can reduce confusion, improve safety, and enhance comfort. Learn more on NCCDP's blog: nccdp.org/how-to-create-…

NCCDP's June Newsletter highlights the important work being done with Montessori training at Kisco's Heirloom program, our new YouTube videos and a host of opportunities to learn and expand your dementia knowledge. Read more at nccdp.org/june-2025-news…

Our latest video is now live - Dementia Stigma, Small Talk About a Big Issue. This important topic addresses the stereotypes, assumptions about capabilities, fear, disinformation, and discrimination that come from stigma. Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=BZksLj…

⭐The Benefits of Membership⭐ Members can download free in-service presentations to use with staff and caregivers as part of the Member Staff In-Service Toolkit. Simply login at nccdp.org, click on Staff In-services and find all the resources and topics available.

Become a CDP or a Certified Trainer (CADDCT) with an exclusive in-person training opportunity presented by NCCDP in collaboration with New Perspective Long Grove. 📍 Location: New Perspective Long Grove, 2300 IL Rte. 53, Long Grove, IL 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Join #NCCDP's Memory Care Excellence Network and be part of the change in improving resident outcomes and staff competence. Learn more: nccdp.org/certifications…

nccdp Our beliefs shape our actions. When we lead with understanding, respect, and compassion, we create opportunities for people living with dementia to thrive. Read more at nccdp.org/belief-becomes… #Dementiacare #Memorycare #Alzheimers