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Responders often face situations where a person with dementia appears aggressive or they unintentionally resist care because they are frightened or unable to process what is happening.
Responders often face situations where a person with dementia appears aggressive or they unintentionally resist care because they are frightened or unable to process what is happening.
Repeated 911 calls from the same address are common when a person with dementia loses track of time, forgets previous visits, or becomes frightened by everyday situations.
Repeated 911 calls from the same address are common when a person with dementia loses track of time, forgets previous visits, or becomes frightened by everyday situations.
Individuals with early‑onset dementia may be misinterpreted as intoxicated, mentally ill, or intentionally non‑compliant during emergency encounters.
Individuals with early‑onset dementia may be misinterpreted as intoxicated, mentally ill, or intentionally non‑compliant during emergency encounters.
I want to share something important about dementia training for first responders — especially for those of us who have already completed an 8‑hour dementia training at a regional academy. I went through a full police academy dementia course myself, so I know exactly what it covers, how it’s delivered, and where the gaps show up once you’re actually on shift.
Regional academy dementia training gives you the baseline: definitions, symptoms, statistics, and a few scenarios. It’s solid foundational knowledge — but it doesn’t give you the tactical, physical, real‑time skills you need when a call turns unpredictable. The training I provide is not a repeat of that training. It’s completely different. This is a person‑centered, movement‑based, interactive workshop built for how first responders actually learn. It is designed for the field, not the classroom.
It focuses on:
Muscle memory, not memorizing facts
Approach, stance, and body mechanics, not symptom lists
De‑escalation through physical technique, not theory
Hands‑on drills, not passive listening
Confidence under stress, not check‑the‑box scenarios
If you’re a kinesthetic learner, if you have ADHD, or if you simply learn best by doing, this is the first dementia training that actually fits the way your brain works. I completed the academy’s dementia training myself, I can say this with confidence: this workshop fills the exact skill gaps that the academy course doesn’t address. In just two hours, you’ll gain more person‑centered, practical, and immediately usable skills than you received in the full eight‑hour academy class — and you’ll walk away with real confidence, not just information.
In my emergency services workshop, you’ll learn:
How to approach without triggering a combat reaction
How to read the brain state in the first 10 seconds
How to use your hands, voice, and body position to prevent escalation
How to stay safe while keeping the individual safe
How to adapt instantly when behavior doesn’t match the call notes
This is training that builds capability, not just awareness. It’s interactive, fast‑paced, and immediately usable the next time you’re on scene. If you want dementia training that actually improves safety, confidence, and real‑world performance, I’d love to bring my workshop to you.
Your work matters, and your training matters, because people living with dementia cannot use their voice in moments when they need help the most.
Coming in summer 2026: Improving Emergency Services for Dementia Patients
Coming in summer 2026: Improving Emergency Services for Dementia Patients
Recognizing symptoms of dementia is vital for emergency service personnel. This program was created to help law enforcement officers, fire fighters, EMTs, 911 dispatchers, and emergency room personnel know how to best handle challenging behaviors and issues related to abuse and neglect. The goal of this program is to provide learners with an updated understanding of dementia, focusing on common symptoms and behaviors that are challenging for public service and security providers. Common problematic interactions and situations will be addressed. Early signs and symptoms will be discussed and demonstrated in combination with simple and effective strategies to recognize the condition, engage the person, and reduce resistance and distress in crisis or routine communication, interaction, or transport situations. The session is highly interactive and will provide learners with opportunities for hands-on skill building for immediate use in daily service provision. Physical and verbal interaction skills that can help manage challenging situations are part of the program.
By the end of this program learners will be able to:
• Describe symptoms of dementia that impact care initiation and provision.
• Recognize behaviors that are indicative of dementia and may require special approaches and handling.
• Use selected techniques that reduce distress, encourage acceptance of assistance, and improve outcomes for both the person with the condition, family members, and care providers and yourselves.
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