Communication Skills for Caregivers Course
Enhance your ability to communicate compassionately with older adults facing dementia. This course provides caregivers with effective strategies to de-escalate situations, uphold dignity, involve families, and maintain personal wellbeing to avoid burnout. Ideal for those in humanities and care roles seeking practical tools.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This practical course equips caregivers for older adults with dementia or Alzheimer’s with key communication skills. You will learn person-centred language, de-escalation methods, nonverbal cues to ease anxiety, culturally sensitive practices, memory aids, routines, and how to build a one-week plan while safeguarding your wellbeing.
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Develop skills
- Person-centred communication: Employ simple, respectful language to build genuine connections.
- De-escalation techniques: Use calm tone, pacing, and validation to reduce agitation.
- Weekly care planning: Develop routines, explain tasks clearly, and minimise daily stress.
- Family engagement skills: Coordinate expectations, provide updates, and resolve conflicts.
- Ethical caregiving practices: Uphold dignity, manage emotions, and prevent burnout.
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