Practical, Ready-to-Use Ideas

 Learn simple activities that can be adapted to any care setting and ability level—no special equipment or complex planning needed.

Person-Centred Approach

 Discover how to match each activity to the individual’s interests, history, and comfort, creating moments that feel personal and meaningful.

Small Actions, Big Impact

 See how everyday items and short interactions can spark comfort, joy, and connection for people living with dementia.

About the course

Caring for someone living with dementia can be deeply rewarding, but it also comes with daily challenges. You want to connect, bring joy, and support their quality of life—but it’s not always clear what will work or how to keep things simple in a busy care environment. This course is designed for caregivers, PSWs, nurses, and family members who need practical, ready-to-use strategies that truly make a difference. You’ll learn engaging activities and a person-centred approach that can be adapted to any care setting—home, long-term care, hospital, or while providing mobile support. No costly supplies or complicated plans are required. With clear examples, dementia toolkit ideas, and guidance from healthcare experience, you’ll see how small actions—like playing a favourite song, offering a comforting scent, or sharing a familiar photo—can spark comfort, joy, and connection. You’ll also build confidence to adjust activities for the person’s unique history, abilities, and stage of dementia. Why this course stands out: It combines practical tips with a genuine respect for individuality. Every person is different, and this approach ensures you’re not just filling time but creating meaningful moments that matter. Start today and discover how simple, thoughtful engagement can transform dementia care—for both you and the person you support. 

Joanne De Rubeis, RN, BScN, OCT

With over 38 years in nursing, education, and caregiver training, I’ve learned that even subtle moments and small efforts can make the biggest difference. I always consider how I would feel in someone’s place, especially when supporting people living with dementia—each person is unique, still in need of connection, comfort, and respect. Every approach, every interaction, and every effort matters.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 37 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1: Understanding Dementia and the Power of Engagement

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      Lesson 1: What Is Dementia? Types, Symptoms, and Misconceptions

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      Lesson 2: The Role of Engagement in Dementia Support

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      Lesson 3: Person-Centred Approaches and Respecting Identity

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      Lesson 4: The Impact of Environment, Routine, and Sensory Triggers

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      Video: Understanding Dementia

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      Quiz: Understanding Dementia and the Power of Engagement

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    Module 2: Communication and Connection

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      Lesson 1: Foundations of Effective Communication in Dementia Care

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      Lesson 2: Communication Changes in Dementia

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      Lesson 3: Verbal and Non-Verbal Techniques That Build Trust

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      Lesson 4: Listening with Empathy and Redirection Strategies

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      Lesson 5: Family Dynamics and Supporting Difficult Conversations

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      Video: Dementia-Tips for Communication

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      Quiz: Communication and Connection

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    Module 3: Daily Activation and Purposeful Routines

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      Lesson 1: What Is Activation? Purpose, Benefits, and Safety

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      Lesson 2: Designing Meaningful Activities for Different Stages of Dementia

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      Lesson 3: Supporting ADLs with Engagement—Dressing, Eating, and Hygiene

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      Lesson 4: Creating a Daily Rhythm with Music, Nature, and Rituals

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      Quiz: Daily Activation and Purposeful Routines

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    Module 4: Observing, Responding, and Supporting Behaviours

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      Lesson 1: Understanding Behaviour as Communication

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      Lesson 2: Strategies to Support Responsive or Challenging Behaviours

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      Lesson 3: Observation, Documentation, and Reporting in Dementia Care

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      Lesson 4: Self-Care and Emotional Resilience for the Caregiver

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      Quiz: Observing, Responding, and Supporting Behaviours

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    Module 5: Activation Tools and Care Planning in Practice

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      Lesson 1: Practical Engagement Ideas for Diverse Care Settings

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      Lesson 2: Adapting Activities for Abilities, Culture, and Preferences

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      Lesson 3: Using Activation in the Care Plan

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      Lesson 4: Building an Activation Toolkit

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      Quiz: Activation Tools and Care Planning in Practice

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    Module 6: Engagement, Creativity, and Therapeutic Activities

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      Lesson 1: Foundations of Therapeutic Engagement in Dementia Care

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      Lesson 2: Creative and Expressive Activities That Build Connection

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      Lesson 3: Planning Group and One-to-One Engagement Sessions

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      Lesson 4: Creative Routines That Support Emotional and Spiritual Well-Being

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      Lesson 5: Making Every Moment Matter-Seeing the Person, Not the Disease

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      Video: Finding Meaningful Activities

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      Resource: Engaging Activities for Individuals with Dementia

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      Quiz: Engagement, Creativity, and Therapeutic Activities

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    Final Module: Making Every Moment Matter

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      Moving from Learning to Action

Start Creating Moments That Matter 

Join today and learn simple, meaningful activities that bring comfort, joy, and connection to people living with dementia. Enroll now and take the next step in your caregiving journey.

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