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You Already Care. Now Get the Training to Back It Up.

Caregiving and end-of-life work demand real knowledge, but most training is either too clinical to finish or too vague to use. You're left filling the gaps on your own, often under pressure.

At Compassion Crossing Academy, each self-paced class cuts straight to what matters. Whether you're a nurse, CNA, social worker, death doula, or family caregiver, you'll find focused, video-based courses on hospice care, dementia, VSED, ethics, documentation, and more. Start any time, finish at your pace, and leave with skills you can actually use.

Dementia Training

  • Free

Dementia 101: Understanding and Caring for Your Loved One

  • Course
  • 4 Lessons
  • Includes 1 private space

Caring for someone with dementia changes everything. This class covers what dementia is, the five most common types, how it's diagnosed, and what each stage looks like. You'll explore prevention strategies, validation therapy to reduce conflict, and self-care tools for your well-being. Leave with practical steps you can use today. Ideal for new and experienced caregivers alike.
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Includes 1 private space

  • Dementia

  • $25

Dementia Care and Hospice Timing: A comprehensive guide for end-of-life advocates supporting families through dementia and hospice transitions

  • Course
  • 4 Lessons
  • Includes 2 private spaces

Discover ways to support families and caregivers of loved ones with dementia through validation therapy, and find out when to suggest hospice care. These approaches can make a meaningful difference and provide comfort during challenging times.
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Includes 2 private spaces

  • Hospice Care
  • Dementia

  • $25

Dementia Home Preparation: A practical guide for creating a safe, comfortable living space

  • Course
  • 2 Lessons
  • Includes 1 private space

This class helps make homes safer for people with dementia, whether recent diagnoses, mid-stage changes, or urgent modifications are needed. It offers clear, actionable steps. Dementia affects thinking, memory, perception, and interaction, impacting vision, hearing, balance, and hazard recognition. Homes require thoughtful adjustments to ensure safety, independence, and dignity.
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Includes 1 private space

  • Dementia

  • Free

Dementia Staging Made Understandable: A Family Guide to Using the FAST Scale

  • Course
  • 3 Lessons
  • Includes 1 private space

Learn to recognize and describe what your loved one with dementia can actually do day to day using the FAST Scale—a straightforward framework for all dementia types. Covers all seven stages and substages with real-world examples of functional loss, plus guidance on when to involve a clinician. Designed for non-medical caregivers and families.
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Includes 1 private space

  • Dementia

  • $50

Validation Therapy: From Theory to Everyday Practice

  • Course
  • 3 Lessons
  • Includes 1 private space

Discover why Naomi Feil developed validation therapy. Recognize emotional needs and underlying unmet needs behind confusing behaviors. Learn to apply validation techniques in daily situations. Understand when validation is effective and when to use alternatives. Build confidence by turning difficult moments into meaningful connections.
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Includes 1 private space

  • Caregiving

Compassion Crossing, LLC

Educational articles alongside access to helpful health and life navigation support services.

Book and Book Series

Books on caregiver support, hospice training, holistic nurse education, and end-of-life advocacy authored by Peter M. Abraham, BSN, RN.

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