National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners

National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners NCCDP: Offers expert dementia training for healthcare & frontline professionals.

National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners is open to all health care professionals, front line staff, Correctional Personnel and First Responders who qualify for certification and are interested in learning comprehensive dementia education, who value dementia certification and who are committed to ending abuse and neglect of our most vulnerable elders. The Council was formed to promote

global standards of excellence in dementia and Alzheimer's Disease education to professionals (who support the health care industry), caregivers, front line staff, First Responders and correctional personnel who provide services to dementia clients. The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, LLC was formed in 2001 by a group of professionals with varying work and personal experiences in the field of dementia care. Their backgrounds include Nurses, Regional Managers, Nursing Assistants, Consultants, Geriatric Care Managers, Psychiatry, Dementia Unit Managers, Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementia Care Specialist, Alzheimer's Disease Educators, Dementia Educators, Activity Professionals, Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, Licensed / Certified Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech Therapists, Dietitians, Pharmacists, Alzheimer's Disease Care Specialist, Long Term Care Administration, Support Group Leaders, Administrators, Owners, Elder Law Attorney's and Home Care Administration.

06/04/2026

Learn about NCCDP's dementia care certifications on nccdp.org and apply today!

06/04/2026

Dementia care is more complex than a lot of people realize. Watch the full video with Cove Concierge COO, Rylee Pellegrino, on NCCDP's YouTube channel to learn more!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/dUS2kT5lCSQ

06/03/2026

What should you ask agencies who claim to specialize in dementia? Watch the full video with Cove Concierge COO, Rylee Pellegrino on NCCDP's YouTube channel to learn more!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/dUS2kT5lCSQ

Most communication challenges in dementia care aren't about finding the right words. They're about understanding what's ...
06/02/2026

Most communication challenges in dementia care aren't about finding the right words. They're about understanding what's actually being communicated – and having a consistent approach when things get hard.

We put together a guide covering eight dementia communication strategies for CNAs, nurses, activity professionals, and care team leaders. From adapting by dementia type and stage, to recognizing expressions of distress as unmet needs, to what your body language signals before you've said a word.

Read it here: https://www.nccdp.org/dementia-communication-strategies

Don't miss NCCDP's last YouTube installment of our Let's Talk About Dementia with Rylee Pellegrino video series! Watch h...
06/02/2026

Don't miss NCCDP's last YouTube installment of our Let's Talk About Dementia with Rylee Pellegrino video series!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/dUS2kT5lCSQ

Your credentials should match the complexity of the work.A dementia studies certificate goes beyond CEUs. It builds the ...
06/02/2026

Your credentials should match the complexity of the work.

A dementia studies certificate goes beyond CEUs. It builds the clinical foundation to handle real situations: recognizing expressions of distress, communicating across cognitive changes, and supporting families through some of the most complex moments they will navigate together.

Whether you're a CNA looking to strengthen your practice, a nurse moving into a specialist role, or a director building a stronger care culture, there’s a program built for where you are right now.

Read the full guide to learn what strong programs cover, how to evaluate your options, and how to put what you earn to work: https://www.nccdp.org/dementia-studies-certificate.

Summer can bring sunshine, celebrations, outdoor activities, family visits, and opportunities for meaningful engagement,...
05/29/2026

Summer can bring sunshine, celebrations, outdoor activities, family visits, and opportunities for meaningful engagement, but it can also create unique challenges for people living with dementia and the care partners who support them.

Read more about these tips for a successful summer season in NCCDP's May 2026 Newsletter: https://www.nccdp.org/may-2026-newsletter/

05/28/2026

What a difference a dementia care certification can make! Learn more and apply for a certification on nccdp.org!

05/28/2026

It can be very overwhelming when a loved one is living with dementia, but Cove Concierge is there to take care of your loved one in a way that allows you to be family again. Watch the full YouTube video on The Cove Method with Rylee Pellegrino, COO at Cove Concierge, to learn more!

Watch here: https://youtu.be/y8GhgpTkS6w

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