Module 01
Dementia as a Journey
Understand dementia trajectories, the long goodbye, and the evolving emotional and relational landscape while grounding your role in compassionate, scope-aligned care.
Dementia journeyScope
Online · Self-Paced · Lifetime Access
Dementia & Memory CareDoula Training
Practical, compassionate training for supporting people and families living with dementia. Build your understanding of person-centered communication, caregiver support, quality of life, and the care that helps people feel seen through change.
International CommunityIEOLCA learners in over 30 countries
Lifetime AccessOnline & self-paced · return anytime
Accessible TuitionFrom $124.50 USD
60-Day GuaranteeTime to find out if it’s right for you
Why This Matters
Support for the parts of dementia care families often carry alone.
Dementia changes more than memory. It can affect familiar routines, relationships, communication, and a person’s sense of who they are. Alongside those changes, families may be navigating uncertainty, exhaustion, and the grief of an ongoing goodbye.
Compassionate, non-clinical support makes room for the person behind the diagnosis. It may mean finding a way to connect, noticing what brings comfort, listening to a caregiver, or helping a family preserve moments of meaning.
This training brings dignity, identity, communication, quality of life, and caregiver well-being together with practical ways to offer support alongside medical care.
Robert R.IEOLCA Certified End-of-Life Doula
Student & Graduate Experiences
★★★★★
A Thorough Foundation for Compassionate Care
“An incredible resource for those seeking a thorough curriculum. The combination of videos and written materials provides an in-depth overview of compassion, listening, person-centered care, and self-care.”
Who This Is For
For those who want to bring more understanding to care.
You may be caring for a parent, partner, grandparent, or another loved one. You may be an end-of-life doula, hospice volunteer, spiritual care provider, companion, or helping professional looking for a more grounded approach to dementia support.
Whether you are building on the care you already offer or beginning to explore this work, the program offers practical language, thoughtful reflection, and a non-clinical framework you can return to as needs change.
No previous IEOLCA training is required. This program stands alone, and it can also complement broader end-of-life doula learning.
What You Will Learn
Practical skills for connection, comfort, and care.
Learn ways to support both the person living with dementia and the people who love them, with person-centered communication and a clear, non-clinical role.
Validation-based communication
That meets the person where they are rather than correcting, arguing, or escalating distress.
Ambiguous loss support
For families grieving ongoing change while a loved one is still physically present.
Quality-of-life frameworks
That consider comfort, meaning, routines, sensory environment, and continuity of self.
Caregiver sustainability
Through burnout awareness, support planning, and realistic scope-safe guidance.
Transition navigation
From diagnosis through advanced dementia, hospice collaboration, and final-phase presence.
Jennifer CottonIEOLCA Certified End-of-Life Doula
Student & Graduate Experiences
★★★★★
Accessible, Flexible, and Supportive Learning
“I was so impressed by the comprehensive information presented… Thank you for making this training accessible, flexible, and affordable. I feel supported and confident as I move forward in this service.”
Inside the Program
8 comprehensive modules, at your own pace.
Explore the dementia journey, validation-based communication, caregiver support, values-based planning, quality of life, advanced dementia, and ethical practice.
The learning blends practical application, reflection, and non-clinical support frameworks. Many students complete the program in approximately 20–40 hours, with room to move at your own pace and return to the material through lifetime access.
The program includes an integrated guidebook and practical resources. After completing the requirements, you receive a Certificate of Completion and digital training badge.
Module 02
Communication & Presence
Develop validation-based communication skills and learn how to connect beyond cognition through tone, pacing, and emotional attunement.
ValidationConnection
Module 03
Caregiver Support
Recognize ambiguous loss, emotional strain, and burnout risk while offering grounded, non-clinical support to families.
Ambiguous lossCaregiver well-being
Module 04
Values-Based Planning
Support early planning conversations, care transitions, and decisions that reflect personal values while maintaining clear role boundaries.
Personal valuesTransitions
Module 05
Quality of Life
Explore supportive routines, meaningful engagement, and adapted environments that promote comfort, familiarity, dignity, and emotional well-being.
ComfortMeaningful engagement
Module 06
Advanced Dementia & End of Life
Offer informed support in advanced stages, including hospice collaboration, vigil presence, comfort-focused care, and end-of-life considerations.
Advanced dementiaEnd-of-life care
Module 07
The Dementia Doula in Practice
See what dementia doula support looks like in real life, from first connection through ongoing accompaniment and changing care needs.
AccompanimentChanging needs
Module 08
Professional Practice, Ethics & Sustainability
Build a grounded, sustainable practice with clear ethics, boundaries, self-awareness, and practical guidance for compassionate service.
EthicsSustainability
Joy O.IEOLCA Certified End-of-Life Doula & Hospice Volunteer
Student & Graduate Experiences
★★★★★
Learning That Invites Thought and Reflection
“I was deeply surprised at the depth and breadth of the information shared, presented as an interactive experience requiring thought and introspection.”
Practical Tools Included
Resources to bring into everyday support.
Practical materials for communication, caregiver support, quality of life, and thoughtful non-clinical planning.
- Validation Communication GuideQuick-reference language and response frameworks for emotion-first, non-corrective communication.
- Ambiguous Loss Support SheetGentle prompts and normalization tools for families grieving change across a long dementia trajectory.
- Caregiver Burnout Check-InObservation-based indicators and scope-safe ways to encourage rest, support, and more sustainable care.
- Quality-of-Life Mapping ToolIdentify comfort anchors, familiar routines, sensory supports, and practical ways to reduce distress.
- Life Story Snapshot TemplateCapture identity, preferences, values, and continuity-of-self cues that support more relational care.
- Environmental Comfort ChecklistThoughtful prompts around lighting, sound, familiarity, overstimulation, and non-clinical environmental support.
- Care Transition Conversation GuideScope-safe language for supporting families through moves, changing care needs, and evolving decisions.
- Final-Phase Presence FrameworkGuidance for relational support, vigil presence, and thoughtful collaboration with hospice and care teams.
Learning You Can Return To
Build confidence without rushing the reflection.
Dementia support invites us to notice, listen, adapt, and stay connected to the person in front of us. The self-paced format gives you space to revisit ideas and bring the learning into real situations over time.
Lifetime access includes all eight modules, the integrated guidebook, and downloadable tools, so you can return whenever your support role evolves.
Upon Completion
What you receive when you complete the program
When you complete the program, you’ll receive recognition of your learning, a shareable digital badge, and the opportunity to be listed in the IEOLCA Doula Directory.
Certificate of Completion
Receive an IEOLCA Certificate of Completion recognizing successful completion of the Dementia & Memory Care Doula Training Program. Yours to display, frame, and share with confidence.
Digital Badge
A shareable IEOLCA digital badge recognizing completion of the program, for your email signature, website, LinkedIn profile, and social media.
Complimentary Directory Listing
Upon completion, you are invited to add your profile to the IEOLCA Doula Directory, helping families find trained, compassionate doulas who offer this kind of support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about your next steps.
Beginning Your Journey
Who the training is for and how this learning can support you.
What is a Dementia Doula?
A Dementia Doula is a non-medical professional trained to support individuals and families through the cognitive decline and behavioral transitions of dementia. This role offers non-clinical support that complements medical care and helps address emotional, relational, and day-to-day challenges.
Do I need to be a Certified End-of-Life Doula first?
No. Many students are already end-of-life doulas adding dementia-informed training, but the course also stands alone for family caregivers, volunteers, and helping professionals.
Can I use these skills if I am already a family caregiver?
Absolutely. Many people join this training to gain grounded skills and frameworks that help them better support their own loved ones through cognitive decline.
The Training & Your Role
Person-centered learning, resources, and recognition of completion.
Is this training aligned with current care models?
Yes. The training incorporates person-centered dementia care principles and reflects the growing need for relational, non-clinical support alongside existing medical and caregiving systems.
Is this a certification program?
No. This is a professional training program, not an IEOLCA certification. Students who complete the program receive a Certificate of Completion and a digital training badge recognizing the education they have completed.
What kind of resources are included?
The training includes eight content-rich modules plus downloadable tools, communication guides, caregiver support templates, quality-of-life planning worksheets, and clear scope and ethics guidance.
Learning, Access & Support
Study at your pace, get help, and understand your access.
Is the program self-paced?
Yes. The program is fully online and self-paced, with no deadlines or required live sessions.
When do I get access after enrolling?
You receive access after purchase and can begin the training right away. All modules, tools, and resources are available from day one.
How long does it take to finish?
Many students complete the eight modules in roughly 20 to 40 hours total, depending on their pace of study and how much time they spend with the reflection work.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. Every enrollment is backed by a 60-day satisfaction guarantee. If the training does not feel like the right fit, a full refund is available within 60 days of purchase.
What support is available during the training?
Our support team is available by email at office@ieolca.org for curriculum questions or technical assistance.
Ready When You Are
Begin your Dementia & Memory Care Doula Training.
Whether you are supporting someone you love or extending the care you offer to others, bring more understanding, practical skills, and compassion to the dementia journey.
Choose your tuition
We want this training to be accessible to anyone feeling called to this path. Choose the tuition level that fits your circumstances; every level includes the same complete program.
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Kara J.IEOLCA Certified End-of-Life Doula
Student & Graduate Experiences
★★★★★
A Foundation to Keep Building On
“I enjoyed how it was self-paced and found myself looking forward to working on the modules. This course provided a solid foundation that I continue to build on.”