Understand Dementia Patterns
Gain clarity on common dementia presentations and learn to recognize the subtle cognitive changes that matter most in your daily practice. Know exactly when to flag concerns for medical assessment.
Adapt Your Communication & Mobility Support
Discover practical, proven techniques to adjust your communication style, support safe movement, and help your clients engage in meaningful activities—even when dementia complicates the picture.
Empower Caregivers & Contribute to Better Outcomes
Learn how to educate family members and care teams, respond effectively to distress, and help shape individualized care plans that prioritize dignity, safety, and real-world participation.
About the Course
If you're a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in Illinois working with older adults with dementia, you know how rewarding—and challenging—this population can be. Every day, you're balancing mobility goals with cognitive changes, managing communication barriers, and navigating the emotional needs of both your clients and their families. This one-hour course cuts through the complexity and gives you the practical tools you need. You'll learn to recognize common dementia patterns and understand the real limitations of cognitive screening. You'll discover how to adapt your communication and mobility support strategies on the fly. Through real-world case studies, you'll practice responding to distress, educating caregivers, and building care plans that actually work. Whether you're working in an outpatient clinic, home health, hospital, assisted living, or rehabilitation setting, this course will help you provide care that's not just safe and effective—but deeply respectful and dignified. Your clients with dementia deserve that. And so do you. Ready to enhance your skills and make a real difference? Enroll today and take the next step in your professional growth.
About Your Instructor
This course is developed by experienced clinicians who understand the real-world challenges of dementia care in physical therapy. With years of direct experience across outpatient, home health, hospital, and long-term care settings, the instructor brings both clinical expertise and genuine compassion for this vulnerable population. They've worked alongside PTs and PTAs like you, listened to your challenges, and designed this course to address the gaps they saw in daily practice. Their mission is simple: to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to provide exceptional, person-centered care that honors the dignity of every client, regardless of their cognitive status.
What You'll Learn
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01. Dementia: Rehabilitation strategies Physical Therapy Manual
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02. Dementia: Rehabilitation strategies Physical Therapy- Presentation Video
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02. Dementia: Rehabilitation strategies Physical Therapy - Presentation File
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03.01. Dementia IL 2026 - Case Studies
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03.02. Dementia IL 2026 - Resource activity and individualized care plan
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04. Post Test
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What People Are Saying
Join hundreds of Illinois physical therapists and assistants who have already transformed their dementia care practice. Here's what they're saying about this course.
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The combination of text and imagery make the testimonial feel more personal and credible.
Working mom
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Ready to Enhance Your Dementia Care Skills?
Don't let uncertainty hold you back. This practical, focused course gives you the confidence and tools to provide better care for your clients with dementia—and support for their families too. Enroll now and start making a difference today.
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