Orientation for attendants for dementia home care

We need a simple explanation of dementia and basic caregiving skills to orient an attendant for dementia home care.

Here is a note that families can use as a starting point for this orientation; the document includes pictures the attendant can be shown. Download the document here: Trained attendant orientation note for dementia care.

Families can create their own “orientation note” by supplementing this material with tips and examples based on the patient’s likes and dislikes, triggers, etc.