The full-day seminar, held June 19 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary gateway for attendees to earn the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) credential through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Led by Tim Lindsey, the network’s executive director of operations, the training drew participants from over 20 states, including California, Texas, and Florida.
Visiting Angels Upskills National Network for Dementia Care
Thirty-nine franchise owners and staff from Visiting Angels have completed an intensive Alzheimer’s and dementia care seminar, marking a strategic shift toward formal certification for the home care provider. The move addresses the growing demand for specialized support among the seven million Americans currently living with the disease.
Securing this certification requires a commitment to ongoing professional development, with practitioners required to recertify every two years. For the families relying on Visiting Angels, this training aims to bridge the gap between basic assistance and specialized care, potentially allowing more seniors to age in place rather than moving to long-term care facilities. According to company president Scott Parrish, the initiative provides local offices with practical diagnostic and support tools designed to navigate the daily realities of dementia-related caregiving.
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