Care Professionals

DCPA members benefit from:
Professional training consisting of self-study DVD programs, as well as on-site sessions where available, that provide essential and practical information about the brain, symptoms of dementia, and safe and effective care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses.

Qualification status that sanctions a member's knowledge of dementia care, following the completion of an initial training series or an enhanced training series; designations are AFA Qualified Dementia Care Provider or AFA Qualified Dementia Care Specialist, depending on which series is successfully completed.

Free subscriptions to DCPA newsletter, Care Daily, and care ADvantage®, AFA's quarterly magazine for family and professional caregivers that explores issues related to dementia care and provides practical tips and research updates.

Advocacy to advance issues of concern to dementia care professionals.

Access to members-only Web site, offering networking opportunities, message boards, professional discounts on products and services, consultation with DCPA experts, and resource lists for dementia care professionals.

Continuing Education Units (CEU) for professional licensure.





	>> DCPA Membership WHAT WE OFFER DCPA members benefit from: Professional training consisting of self-study DVD programs, as well as on-site sessions where available, that provide essential and practical information about the brain, symptoms of dementia, and safe and effective care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses. Qualification status that sanctions a member's knowledge of dementia care, following the completion of an initial training series or an enhanced training series; designations are AFA Qualified Dementia Care Provider or AFA Qualified Dementia Care Specialist, depending on which series is successfully completed. Free subscriptions to DCPA newsletter, Care Daily, and care ADvantage®, AFA's quarterly magazine for family and professional caregivers that explores issues related to dementia care and provides practical tips and research updates. Advocacy to advance issues of concern to dementia care professionals. Access to members-only Web site, offering networking opportunities, message boards, professional discounts on products and services, consultation with DCPA experts, and resource lists for dementia care professionals. Continuing Education Units (CEU) for professional licensure.