Personal Care and Dementia: Practical Approaches for Hands-On Care
1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific
Also available on demand June 5–Aug. 2, 2026
Includes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit.
Continuing Education Credits:
- California Board of Registered Nursing
- California Professional Fiduciaries Bureau
- National Academy of Certified Care Managers
- National Commission for Health Education Credentialing
- National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
- Society of Certified Senior Advisors
Providing personal care for someone living with dementia—such as bathing, dressing, or grooming—can feel overwhelming at times. These hands-on tasks often bring unique challenges, from resistance and anxiety to communication barriers. Yet, with the right strategies, personal care can become a time of connection, dignity and comfort.
In this webinar, we’ll explore practical approaches to delivering personal care that meet the individual with dementia where they are. From understanding how the disease impacts daily routines to applying person-centered communication techniques, this session is designed to give professionals actionable tools they can use right away. Whether you’re a professional or family caregiver, this session will provide actionable tools you can use right away to gain strategies that make personal care moments more positive, dignified and supportive for the person living with dementia.
Participants in this webinar will be able to:
- Recognize common challenges that arise during personal care for individuals living with dementia.
- Apply practical communication strategies that reduce resistance and build trust during daily routines.
- Incorporate person-centered techniques that promote dignity, comfort and independence in hands-on care.
- Implement actionable approaches to transform potentially stressful care into positive, supportive interactions.
- Increase confidence in navigating personal care tasks across the stages of dementia.
Presenter:
Lakelyn Eichenberger, PhD, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate at Home Instead, an Honor Company. She began her career working with older adults and Care Professionals at the Omaha Home Instead franchise office and now educates professionals, families and communities on aging challenges and resources. She is a regular contributor to media outlets including ForbesHealth, Newsweek, and hosts Caregiver Chats, a podcast focused on providing support and resources to family caregivers. She serves on numerous boards including the National Alliance for Caregiving, Mosaic, and is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Care Provider Roundtable.
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