Briley Tanner

Dementia Live® is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Dementia Live® Coaches area authorized to implement the Dementia Live® program for staff training, family engagement, and community education.

This course helps caregivers understand the value of empathy in caring for another person, provides tools to improve communication skills, especially with persons living with dementia, and self-care practice tips to avoid compassion fatigue.

Many caregivers provide services for people living with dementia but may lack knowledge, skills, and confidence. This course helps the caregiver better understand, skillfully interact with, and support those in their care, leading to greater satisfaction in their work and quality of care.