Comprehensive dementia education
for yourself, your team, and your organization​
This training also meets the requirements to apply for becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP)
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In 2025, an estimated 7.2 million people are living with dementia in the United States.
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Cases of dementia are expected to DOUBLE by 2060.
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New research estimates that 42% of adults over 55 will develop dementia. This affects nearly 1:2 people in senior living communities.
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Families and friends provide 19.2 billion hours of unpaid care.
WHY we need this training
Designed with you in mind
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Becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner®(CDP)
This is the required training to apply for CDP certification through the National Council of Dementia Practitioners® (NCCDP)
That's right! If you are pursuing certification for yourself or your team, this is the place to start. At the end of the training, you'll receive the required Certificate of Completion to submit your CPD application.
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For more information about becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner see www.nccdp.org/cdp/
What's all the hoopla about?
This live, interactive seminar includes opportunities to ask questions and share experiences. Expect to feel equipped, encouraged, and empowered—with opportunities to apply what you learn to your unique setting.
The training is comprehensive and covers a broad range of topics, including:
Meet your trainer
Dr. Sara Schoenhals Martinez is the founder of Sparrow Senior Advisors, where she combines deep expertise, lived experience, and a compassionate approach to support families, care partners, and communities navigating life with dementia.
A Nationally Certified Senior Advisor® (CSA), Certified Dementia Practitioner® (CDP), and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer® (CADDCT), Sara offers engaging, practical training and coaching that builds understanding, enhances care skills, and equips people with tools for each step of the journey. She also serves as a volunteer Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association®.
Sara’s work is deeply personal. After both her parents were diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia, she spent nearly a decade providing and overseeing their care. That experience led her to shift full-time into dementia-focused service, eventually earning an additional MBA in senior living, completing credentials for Assisted Living/Memory Care Executive Director, among numerous other specialized trainings related to the aging process and brain change.
Before founding Sparrow, Sara spent years training and coaching educators. She holds a doctorate focused on the dynamics of personal and organizational change and brings a unique perspective from her background as an ordained pastor and growth coach.
Based in Washington state, Sara provides dementia training and coaching both online and in person nationwide.
