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Pam Brandon


Scalable Dementia Training for Caregivers That Delivers Real ROI
America at a Caregiving Tipping Point: Why Community-Based Training is the ROI We Can’t Afford to Ignore
The 2025 edition of the landmark Caregiving in the U.S. report, published by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, reveals a sobering reality: over 63 million Americans are now providing unpaid care for loved ones. That’s one in every four adults. In just ten years, the number of caregivers in the U.S. has grown by more than 20 million. It’s not just a statistic. It’s a societal wake-up call.

Inside Dementia Villages: The Hogeweyk Model Explained
From Institutions to Neighborhoods: The Rise of Dementia Villages and a New Vision for Memory Care
Imagine a neighborhood where people living with dementia shop at a local market, sit at a pub with friends, and enjoy clubs tailored to their lifelong passions. This is not a fantasy—it’s reality in The Hogeweyk®, the groundbreaking “dementia village” in the Netherlands that’s changing everything we thought we knew about long-term care.

Celebrating 10 Years of Impact: Announcing Our 2025 Dementia Live® Scholarship Recipients
2025 marks a powerful milestone at AGE-u-cate Training Institute: 10 years of Dementia Live® transforming the way communities, professionals, and families understand and support people living with dementia.

A Generation of Empathy: How TCU Is Transforming Dementia Care Through Simulation and Certification
Dementia isn’t a far-off concern for tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. It’s an urgent reality. One that demands not just knowledge—but empathy.

How Employers Can Lead in Supporting Family Caregivers — and Where AGE-u-cate Fits In
How Employers Can Lead in Supporting Family Caregivers — and Where AGE-u-cate Fits In

Dementia Live® Empathy Training Strengthens Nursing Education at Penn State
At the Penn State College of Nursing, empathy is being taught through experience.