Quality dementia care begins with the understanding of the basics. 

• The CARES® online training program is the only dementia care training to make extensive use of actual footage of real residents and real staff members (no actors) for a truly authentic virtual training environment.
• Staff members will learn person-centered techniques to address issues of behavior such as biting, kicking, punching, screaming, public urination, and sexual behaviors.

The CARES® Dementia Basics training, now offered in a Spanish language version, consists of eight programs, including dementia care, serious mental illness, elder abuse.

• View a free five-minute preview of each program.
• Save 15 percent off the purchase of any Healthcare Interactive (HCI) CARES® online training programwith a special promo code. 

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CARES® is easy to use, can be accessed from any computer, tablet, or mobile device.

• The training can be started and stopped as often as users wish.
• Each CARES® program includes CARES® Dementia Certification at no additional cost.
• As an organization, HCI then allows you to advertise CARES® Dementia Certification to your community and families.

How to save: AHCA/NCAL members may purchase any of the programs with a single-site license with unlimited staff usage for one year for only $1,275 after using the AHCA15 promo code and receiving 15% off (regularly $1,499).

• Multi-user site licenses also are available.
• Individuals can buy any of the CARES® online training and certification programs and save 15% off the $99 regular course price at checkout with the AHCA15promo code.