Free training offered at locations around the state by the Office for the Study of Aging, Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina:

"Dementia Dialogues" is a 5-session training course designed to educate individuals who care for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias. View schedule of current offerings.

Each of the 5 sessions is approximately 90 minutes in length. Participants will be awarded a Dementia Specialist Certificate after completion of all 5 sessions. Recommended participants include CNAs, PCAs, nurses, family members, activity directors, and anyone who interacts with individuals with dementia.