Join BESS Online Academy for a live, interactive Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar designed to strengthen your knowledge and practical skills for providing compassionate, person-centered dementia care. This comprehensive seminar explores dementia care from multiple perspectives, including communication, behavioral expressions, dementia-friendly environments, activities of daily living, safety, meaningful engagement, special considerations, and end-of-life care. Whether you work directly with individuals living with dementia or want to strengthen your professional knowledge, this seminar provides practical information you can apply in real-world care settings.
Nursing Continuing Education Opportunity RNs, LPNs, and APRNs who attend the entire Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar may apply for 7 nursing continuing education (CE) credits through InsPAC.
CE Credit Details:
Please Note: Nursing CE credit is optional and is separate from the Certificate of Attendance and the CDP® certification process through NCCDP. Separate $49 InsPAC fee and application required. Eligibility and full-attendance requirements apply.
By registering for the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Seminar, participants acknowledge and agree to the following registration policies.
Registration is confirmed once full payment has been received. Seminar seats may be limited to support an engaging and interactive learning environment.
Registration is for the individual participant named at the time of enrollment and may not be shared with another person without prior approval from BESS Online Academy.
Cancellations received at least 7 days before the scheduled seminar:
Participants may request a refund of the seminar registration fee, less a $50 administrative and processing fee.
Cancellations received less than 7 days before the scheduled seminar:
Registration fees are non-refundable. However, the participant may request a one-time transfer to another available seminar date.
Once seminar materials have been issued or accessed, any applicable material costs are non-refundable.
Participants may request one complimentary transfer to another available seminar date when the request is received at least 48 hours before the originally scheduled seminar.
Transfer requests received less than 48 hours before the seminar will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not guaranteed.
The transferred registration must be used within 6 months of the original seminar date.
Once a registration has been transferred, the registration becomes non-refundable.
Transfers are subject to seminar availability.
Participants who do not attend their scheduled seminar and have not requested an approved transfer or cancellation in advance will be considered a no-show.
No-shows are not eligible for a refund or complimentary transfer.
To attend a future seminar, the participant must complete a new registration and pay the applicable seminar fee.
Because this is a structured live educational seminar with attendance requirements, participants are expected to attend the seminar in its entirety.
Late arrival, extended absence from the live session, or early departure may affect the participant's eligibility to receive a seminar certificate.
A refund will not be issued when a certificate cannot be awarded because required attendance or completion requirements were not met.
Seminar materials are provided for the use of the registered participant only.
Materials may be provided electronically and/or in another format as determined by BESS Online Academy and applicable seminar requirements.
Seminar materials may not be copied, reproduced, photographed, recorded, shared, posted online, distributed, sold, or used to conduct another training program without appropriate authorization.
Access information, digital materials, and participant links should not be shared with another individual.
Participants are responsible for having a reliable internet connection and a compatible device with a functioning camera and microphone.
Participants should test their equipment before the seminar.
BESS Online Academy is not responsible for individual internet outages, device failures, or other technology problems on the participant's end. If a significant technology issue prevents participation, BESS Online Academy may, at its discretion, allow a one-time transfer to a future seminar.
In the unlikely event that BESS Online Academy must cancel or reschedule a seminar, registered participants will be offered the option to:
• Transfer their registration to another available seminar date, or
• Receive a refund of the seminar registration fee.
BESS Online Academy is not responsible for incidental expenses incurred by participants as a result of a seminar cancellation or schedule change.
Seminar certificates are issued only after all applicable attendance and completion requirements have been satisfied, including completion of the required seminar evaluation.
Registration and payment alone do not guarantee issuance of a seminar certificate.
All cancellation and transfer requests must be submitted in writing to:
BESS Online Academy
[email protected]
Please include your full name, seminar date, and the nature of your request.
By completing registration, participants acknowledge that they have reviewed and agree to these policies.
Ideal participants include: • Nurses and nursing professionals • Social workers • Case managers • Certified nursing assistants and direct-care staff • Assisted living and personal care home professionals • Nursing home and long-term care professionals • Home care and home health professionals • Healthcare administrators and supervisors • Dementia care professionals • Other professionals interested in providing compassionate, person-centered dementia care
Interested in becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®)?
This seminar fulfills the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar education component of the CDP® certification process. CDP® certification is separate and subject to current NCCDP eligibility and application requirements.
The Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar provides comprehensive education and practical strategies for supporting individuals living with dementia. During this live seminar, we will explore:
Overview of Dementia
The Principles Behind Our Approach
Compassionate Communication
Dementia-Friendly Environments
Depression, Sleep, Delusions & Hallucinations
Behavioral Expressions in Dementia, Spirituality, Religion, Palliative Care and End-of-Life Care
Wandering and Fall Prevention
Activities of Daily Living, Special Considerations
Sexuality, Intimacy, and Dementia
Activities: More Than Keeping Busy
Your registration for the live Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar includes:
8-hour live ADDC Seminar led by a Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer®
Official ADDC Student Notebook
Live, interactive instruction with opportunities for discussion and questions
Practical dementia-care strategies that can be applied in professional care settings
Certificate of Attendance upon successful completion of the full seminar and required evaluation
Information and guidance on next steps toward the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®) credential
Registration Fee: $185 per participant-Please note: The $185 registration fee covers participation in the BESS Online Academy Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar. NCCDP CDP® application and certification fees are separate and are paid directly to NCCDP.
Dr. Mary Giles-Goodwin, PhD, RN, CCM, CDP®, CADDCT® Registered Nurse | Dementia Educator | Nurse Educator | Founder, BESS Online Academy Dr. Mary Giles-Goodwin brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience to her work as a nurse educator and dementia care professional. She is passionate about helping healthcare professionals and caregivers develop practical, person-centered approaches to supporting individuals living with dementia. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner® and Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer®, Dr. Mary combines professional expertise with a compassionate teaching style focused on improving communication, strengthening caregiving skills, and promoting quality dementia care. Through BESS Online Academy, her mission is simple: Educating Hearts. Empowering Care. Transforming Lives.
This is a live, instructor-led seminar presented via Microsoft Teams. It is not a self-paced or recorded course. To successfully complete the seminar and receive a Certificate of Attendance, participants must:
✓ Attend the entire seminar from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Eastern Time
✓ Join the virtual classroom on time
✓ Remain on camera and actively present throughout the instructional portions of the seminar
✓ Participate in seminar activities and discussions as directed
✓ Complete the required seminar evaluation
Scheduled breaks and lunch will be announced during the seminar.
Please plan accordingly before registering. Late arrival, early departure, or failure to meet the attendance requirements may result in the participant being ineligible to receive a Certificate of Attendance.
No recording permitted and no replay will be available.
Interested in Becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®)?
Completion of the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar is an important step for professionals pursuing the Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®) credential through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP).
After successfully completing the seminar, eligible participants may apply directly to NCCDP for CDP® certification.
Please note: Completion of this seminar does not automatically grant the CDP® credential. Certification eligibility, application requirements, supporting documentation, fees, and approval are determined solely by NCCDP.
The $185 BESS Online Academy seminar registration fee is separate from any NCCDP certification or application fees.
Participants will receive information about the CDP® application process following the seminar.
Interested in CDP® Certification?
Join Dr. Mary Giles-Goodwin for this live, interactive Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar and gain practical, person-centered strategies you can use to support individuals living with dementia. Thursday, September 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM–4:00 PM ET Live Online via Microsoft Teams Seats are limited. Reserve your place today.
