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Let's Get Dementia-Friendly Certified!
Dementia-Friendly Certification, on your time
Get access to a proven curriculum designed to provide comfort, care, and dignity for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
A Personal Touch
We designed this program based on our own experiences with Alzheimer's – we've been there, and we know what it takes to provide top-notch care for dementia patients.
Built on Experience
Course content based on 20+ years of Alzheimer's dementia caregiving guidance and experience, with best practices and example content from industry partners.
Coach's Playbook
Many course topics are inspired by our bestselling home caregiver guide, Coach's Playbook, with over a million copies distributed worldwide!
For All Caregivers
Our courses support all types of dementia caregiving. From healthcare workers to medical transport staff, we have guidance for all professionals that interact with dementia patients.
Meet Your Instructors
Betsy Broyles Arnold
Founder, Broyles Foundation
Co-Author of Coach's Playbook
Daughter of Frank & Barbara Broyles. Co-authored Coach Broyles Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers. 25+ years of experience providing care for Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers.
Molly Harrell
Executive Director, Broyles Foundation
Granddaughter, Frank Broyles
Granddaughter of Frank & Barbara Broyles. One of the nation’s foremost experts on multi-generational caregiving. 15+ years spearheading the growth of the Broyles Foundation and Broyles Award.
Benefits of Certification
The Broyles Foundation has over two decades of experience guiding Alzheimer’s dementia caregivers.
Our certification helps caregivers provide:
- Improved Quality of Life for Patients
- Best Communication Practices
- Nutrition and Health Guidlines
- De-Escalation Protocols for Behavior Management
- Burnout and Self-Care Models
- Hospice and Transitional Care Guidance
Our Partners
Every 65 Seconds
A New Alzheimer's Diagnosis Occurs in the US
Over 6 million Americans over 65 are living with Alzheimer’s dementia at home or in assisted care facilities
Fewer than 10% of families remain financially independent during a dementia diagnosis
The number of Americans age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s may grow to 13.8 million in 2025
Health care, long-term care and hospice for people 65+ with dementia cost estimated $305 billion (2020)
Getting Started
How Much does it Cost?
Our Courses are FREE to healthcare workers and at home caregivers.
We understand how difficult it is to care for someone with Dementia and are committed to providing resources at no cost to caregivers.
To help support this mission please consider donating to the Broyles Foundation or becoming a DFP sponsor.
Are There Prerequisites To Enrollment?
Individuals– There are currently no pre-requisites required to take our training to become dementia friendly partner certified
Businesses – once 70% of staff involved in caring for people with Dementia completes the certification, you can apply to become a Dementia Friendly Partner Facility. For more information click here
How do I Sign Up?
Dementia-Friendly certification can be arranged on an individual basis or, if part of a business program, through your employer.
If you are ready to get started today, check out the link below.