The World Needs Dementia & Memory Loss Doulas.
Help families navigate the “long goodbye” with a heart-centered, non-clinical framework. Join the March 2026 intake to gain specialized Dementia & Memory Loss Doula skills that support individuals, caregivers, and communities.
Designed for doulas adding a specialization, family caregivers supporting a loved one, and volunteers serving in memory care settings.
Enroll for $99 (Introductory Spot) For doulas, caregivers, and volunteers • Save $695
A Trusted Global Leader in Compassionate Care Education
The International End-of-Life Care Association (IEOLCA) is a respected global training organization, supporting students in over 75 countries. Our dementia education builds on established end-of-life care principles, offering evidence-informed, non-medical training rooted in dignity, presence, and relational support.
What Our Students Say.
“I was deeply surprised at the depth and breadth of the information shared. Interactive and introspective.”
— Joy O, IEOLCA Certified End-of-Life Doula“This course has given me a new sense of purpose in my life and career. I feel more confident than ever.”
— Claire B, IEOLCA Student“Amy-Lynne Mahon’s passion for end-of-life care is contagious. I feel inspired to continue learning and growing in this field.”
— Tom M, IEOLCA StudentA Guided, Self-Paced Learning Experience.
8 core modules featuring an integrated written Guidebook, perfectly complemented by 8 video-based instruction modules. The curriculum supports learners in understanding dementia as a long journey, strengthening communication and presence, supporting caregivers, and navigating care transitions with clarity and compassion.
Trajectories, the long goodbye, and the ethical, non-clinical doula role.
Validation-based support, non-verbal cues, and connection beyond cognition.
Ambiguous loss, burnout risks, and steady emotional support for families.
Planning early, care transitions, referral clarity, and role boundaries.
Routines, engagement, transitions, and environment-based comfort support.
Presence, continuity of identity, storytelling, and moments of connection.
Long-term accompaniment, scope protection, and preventing over-involvement.
Final-phase support, vigil considerations, hospice collaboration, next steps.
Join the 2026 Launch.
Program Launches March 2026. Limited introductory spots are available at this special price.
Enroll for $99 (Introductory Spot) Add a specialization or support a loved one • Save $695Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Dementia Doula?
A Dementia & Memory Loss Doula is a non-medical professional trained to support individuals and families through the cognitive, emotional, and relational changes associated with dementia and memory loss. We fill the gaps between medical care and day-to-day lived experience.
Is this training aligned with current care models?
Yes. Our training incorporates core caregiving principles highlighted by the Medicare GUIDE Model and reflects the latest AARP caregiving trends, focusing on the massive surge in demand for emotional navigation and non-clinical support.
Do I need to be a Certified EOL Doula first?
No. While many of our students are already death doulas adding a specialization, this course is designed as a standalone training for anyone called to support memory care, including family caregivers and volunteers.
Can I use these skills if I’m already a family caregiver?
Absolutely. Many people join this specialized training to gain the grounded skills and frameworks needed to better support their own loved ones through cognitive decline.
What kind of resources are in the guidebook?
The integrated guidebook features over 150 pages of module notes, reflection prompts, communication validation techniques, and practical tools to use at the bedside.
How long does it take to finish?
The program is fully self-paced. Most students move through the 8 modules and guidebook in 20-40 hours total, depending on their pace of study.