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02/20/2026

Better dementia training leads to better care — and stronger retention.

When Overture Home Care needed a more effective way to support caregivers serving individuals living with dementia, traditional training wasn’t enough.

By implementing experiential Dementia Live® education, they:
👥 Trained 1,500+ caregivers and community members
🧠 Strengthened caregiver empathy and communication
🔁 Improved employee engagement and retention
🤝 Expanded community outreach and referrals

See how immersive, empathy-building training transformed care at scale.
Read the full case study here:
https://info.ageucate.com/case-studies/overture-home-care-experiential-dementia-training

02/20/2026

Education doesn’t end after one training.

Leaders and caregivers benefit from continued insight, reflection, and practical tools.

The AGE‑u‑cate Edge newsletter delivers:
• Monthly dementia education
• Leadership perspectives
• Research‑informed care culture insights
• Confidence‑building resources

Education-first. Always.

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02/18/2026

People living with dementia can become overwhelmed by too many options. Simplifying choices supports autonomy without creating pressure.

Try offering two clear options:
“Would you like the blue shirt or the green one?”
“Would you like tea or water?”

This small shift:
• Reduces anxiety
• Supports emotional regulation
• Maintains dignity and participation

02/18/2026

Dementia care staff are skilled professionals — not just helpers.
Their work requires emotional intelligence, patience, and ongoing education.

Education isn’t a one‑time requirement.
It’s ongoing support.
It’s respect for the complexity of dementia care.
It’s what strengthens confidence, safety, and consistency.

As one volunteer shared after Dementia Live®, “The impact continues to play out in our weekly sessions.”

02/14/2026

Valentine’s Day reminds us that love is felt, even when words are hard to find.

In dementia care, compassionate, person-centered approaches help that love come through – clearly and consistently. 💜

02/13/2026

Understanding without skill isn’t enough.
Skill without understanding isn’t sustainable.

Together, they build confident caregivers and consistent care.
Dementia Live® builds empathy and perspective.
Compassionate Touch® translates that understanding into action.

Learn how these programs work together.
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02/12/2026

In dementia care, love is often nonverbal.

Touch becomes reassurance — not affection — when it’s offered with intention and skill.

Compassionate Touch® helps caregivers:
- Support emotional regulation
- Communicate comfort without words
- Build trust through respectful, intentional touch

This approach aligns with the HOPE tool’s emphasis on dignity and psychosocial well being.

02/11/2026

Care is shown through small, intentional actions.

A slower pace.
A reassuring tone.
A moment of shared presence.

Education helps caregivers understand why these moments matter — and how they reduce stress for both the caregiver and the person receiving care.

As one caregiver shared after Dementia Live®, “It completely changed how I communicate with my clients.”

Care shows up in moments like these.

02/10/2026

Love Is a Verb: What Compassionate Dementia Care Looks Like in Everyday Moments

In dementia care, love isn’t sentimental — it’s expressed through patience, presence, and understanding.

It’s shown in the small moments: a calm voice, a gentle touch, a slower pace.

This month’s blog explores how:
- Compassion becomes a skill
- Nonverbal communication builds trust
- Person centered care shows up in daily interactions
- Education helps caregivers practice love through action

Read the full article to learn more!

Explore how compassionate dementia care is expressed through patience, presence, and empathy. Learn how nonverbal communication, caregiver education, and person-centered approaches help caregivers show love through action.

02/06/2026

Empathy builds insight. Skill turns it into care.

Dementia Live® helps caregivers build empathy by experiencing the sensory and cognitive changes associated with dementia. Compassionate Touch® translates that understanding into practical, skilled techniques caregivers can use in real moments of care.

Together, these programs support confident caregivers, more consistent care experiences, and stronger team culture — without adding complexity or overwhelm.

When education connects understanding to action, care changes.
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02/05/2026

Recognition in care often shows up quietly. It is present in how caregivers enter a space, the way they speak, and how they respond when situations feel uncertain or emotional. Small choices like tone, pacing, and body language shape whether the people we care for feel safe, respected, and supported.

Small moments of reassurance change entire experiences. Purposeful education gives caregivers the confidence to navigate these moments with intention. When understanding replaces urgency, care becomes steadier and more meaningful, even during challenging circumstances

Honoring the person behind the care always matters. 💚

02/05/2026

In hospice care, comfort isn’t just physical – it’s emotional, relational, and deeply human.

The CMS HOPE model reinforces what care teams have long known: addressing pain, symptoms, and psychosocial needs requires more than clinical intervention alone. Education that supports calm presence, reassurance, and connection matters.

Compassionate Touch® helps caregivers show up with confidence in moments when words fall short – supporting comfort, dignity, and trust at the end of life.

Thoughtful care starts with understanding.

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