The newly released Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving paints a clear and sobering picture: 63 million Americans—nearly 1 in 4 adults—are now providing care to someone with a serious health condition or disability. This represents a 45% increase since 2015 and reflects a caregiving landscape that is larger, more diverse, and more complex than at any time in our nation’s history. 

The holiday season is often painted with warm traditions, festive gatherings, and joyful celebrations. But for healthcare professionals supporting older adults—especially in long-term care, home health, hospice, or senior community settings—this time of year brings unique emotional and operational challenges.

In care communities across the country, a familiar story plays out every day. A staff member completes a training, nods along with the key points, and maybe even walks away inspired. But when the next shift begins, faced with a hallway full of needs, time constraints, and the unpredictable nature of dementia, much of that knowledge stays tucked away in a binder or learning portal.

In senior care, we often talk about empathy. About walking in someone else’s shoes. About trying to understand the lived experience of those we serve. But how do you train for that? How do you move beyond information and into transformation?

We are proud to announce the launch of the Facilitator Dementia Education Series—a new training resource designed to make dementia care education more engaging, flexible, and impactful than ever before. Developed by AGE-u-cate Training Institute®, this series equips trainers, HR leaders, clinical educators, and community organizations with everything they need to deliver meaningful in-service sessions right out of the box.

A New Spotlight on Dementia Rehabilitation

This September, Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) is launching its 2025 World Alzheimer Report with a central theme: dementia rehabilitation. The focus is clear and urgent. Around the world, families and professionals are looking for practical strategies that help people living with dementia retain function, preserve dignity, and sustain quality of life.

Each September, the global community recognizes World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and invite deeper conversations about dementia. This year, the theme is simple but powerful: #AskAboutDementia.