LIVING the Dementia Journey (LDJ)
Delivered virtually or in-person at your LTC home
Backfill reimbursement for all session types
All team member roles welcome
Jump to a section:
LIVING the Dementia Journey (LDJ) is an award-winning, evidence-informed training program for those who support people living with dementia. Participants gain awareness and understanding that changes not only the way they view dementia but the way they support people living with it.
Refreshed in 2025, our new and improved course highlights how to offer more inclusive and culturally safe care, incorporating the latest research to help care partners provide even better support. The new LDJ better reflects lived experiences and evolving dementia care needs, adds considerations around equity, diversity, and inclusion, and more accurately represents the diverse voices of people living with dementia.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Gain a deeper understanding of dementia and a new perspective on the experience of living with it.
- Understand how to apply a person-centred approach to provide individualized care and support.
- Enhance their relationship-building skills by learning about the seven domains of well-being.
- Review strategies for recognizing, interpreting, and responding to personal expressions (behaviours).
- Learn practical ways to address boredom, loneliness, and helplessness by creating opportunities for meaning, purpose, and growth.
Duration
8 hours
Delivery Format
Virtual or In-Person Workshop
Enroll my LTC home in LDJ training
What Participants Are Saying
“One thing I learned today that I’m excited to use in my long-term care home is the idea that people are still living with dementia—not just declining. This shift in thinking helped me realize that our role as care partners is to support them in living meaningful, joyful lives every day, despite the challenges of dementia.”
“Residents will feel more respected, understood, and valued as individuals. I believe they will show more comfort and trust during care, and there will be stronger emotional connections between residents and team members. I also expect to see fewer signs of distress and more moments of joy and engagement, because their emotional, spiritual, and cultural needs will be supported.“
“The facilitators were welcoming, respectful, and created a safe space for learning and sharing. They made the content feel relevant to real-world care situations and encouraged open discussion.”