BUSINESS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
What is Dementia-Friendly?
Dementia-Friendly Partners (DFP) provides online, course-based certification for caregivers and healthcare professionals based on 20+ years of experience from the Broyles Foundation.
Our free training expands upon state guidelines for dementia care, and teaches how to provide the best possible care for those with dementia.
Why Offer Certification?
Bringing a caregiver into a home, or moving a loved one into a facility, is a moment of uncertainty for families.
Our program offers peace of mind about the care these individuals will receive.
Your support allows this program to remain free, and for our resources to grow and improve the quality of life for all involved.
Benefits of Support
- DFP certification exists for any service or businesses that regularly interacts with dementia patients and caregivers.
- Our courses focus on communication, dignity, safety, and crisis management, all essential skills for working with dementia.
- Most caregivers and many small businesses cannot afford costly training programs – we keep our programs and services free for caregivers and affordable for businesses through the generous support of our donors.
- Our courses align with state guidelines and are eligible for CEUs for specific fields and services.
- Enrolled staff gain access to DFP branded materials and an online library of tips and strategies they can access at any time.
- Course completion comes with access to DFP badges and name tag attachments, door/equipment decals, and more!
Healthcare Workers
- Training is free
- 6-hour course, divided into 30-minute sections
- Qualifies for CEU credits
- Earn the ‘Dementia-Friendly Partners Certified’ title (i.e. Sally Smith, DFPC) and physical certificate of completion
- Free annual refresher course (required to maintain DFP status)
- Unlimited access to videos, training guides, and more
Nursing Homes / Assisted Living / In-Home Care
- Minimal annual fee
- DFP branding for facility at 70% staff course completion
- Marketing potential for families with dementia caregiving needs
- Guaranteed alignment with current state guidelines
- Improved outcomes for dementia caregivers and patients
- Group registration available to be managed by workforce director – contact us for group certification
3rd Party Services
- DFP certification exists for services and businesses that interact with dementia patients and caregivers
- Pharmacies, transportation, 3rd party medical services, elder attorneys, etc.
- 2-hour courses focus on communication, redirection, dignity, safety, and crisis management
- Opportunities for customized content and guidelines for your business and staff
An Aging Population
- Over 5.8 million Americans over 65 live with Alzheimer’s.
- Every 65 seconds another person develops the disease in the US.
- ~70% people will require assisted living or nursing home care in their life.
- ~1 Million additional beds needed by 2040 – many will be dementia patients.
- Nursing homes and memory care facilities are at an all-time high for staff scarcity and training needs.
Become a Dementia-Friendly Partner Today!
Interested? Fill Out the Form Below!
If you have additional questions, please contact us using the form above or call (479) 313-5079.