A series of 6 lectures (1.5-3 hours each) for caregivers of people with cognitive impairment. Sessions are designed to improve caregiver understanding of different aspects of dementia care. The courses are led by Dr. Margaret Noel, MemoryCare Founder, Mary Donnelly, MemoryCaregivers Network Coordinator, and guest speaker Elder Law Attorney, Caroline Knox.


Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to Caregiver College

    • Introduction
  • 2

    What is Dementia

    • Module 1: Presentation & Materials
  • 3

    Transitioning from Independence to Interdependence

    • Module 2: Presentation & Materials
  • 4

    Functional and Behavioral Changes of Dementia

    • Module 3: Presentation & Materials
  • 5

    Dementia Treatment Options and Risk Reduction

    • Module 4: Presentation & Materials
  • 6

    Caring for the Caregiver

    • Module 5: Presentation & Materials

    • Caregiver College Survey
  • 7

    Dementia and Legal Planning Issues

    • Module 6: Presentation and Materials