Become part of the next generation of dementia-informed mental health professionals
Upgrade your psychological practice with evidence-based aging, dementia care skills and build your geropsychology foundation with this practical, self-paced dementia course.
Format: Self-paced | Audio-visual + Reading material | Certificate Course
Modules: 5 + Resources
Includes Quizzes and Downloadable Resources
As India’s population ages, psychologists must be equipped to understand the nuanced changes in brain health, behavior, and caregiving needs of older adults. Dementia & Geropsychology: From Theory to Clinical Application is a rigorous, self-paced online course designed to bridge the gap between foundational knowledge and applied clinical skills in aging and dementia care. This course offers a comprehensive overview of the neuropsychological, emotional, and functional aspects of aging, grounded in the latest research from geropsychology, dementia science, and simplified functional neuroanatomy. Through 5 core modules, learners will explore the differences between normal cognitive aging and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and major neurocognitive disorders, diagnostic frameworks, caregiver burden, and evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions.
Learn from India’s leading expert in memory care and mental wellness
Course Creator’s Background:
As a Clinical Neuropsychologist with 14 years of experience, Dr. Shraddha Shah’s expertise spans various areas of neuropsychology including dementia evaluations and care, sleep neuropsychology, and neuropsychological rehabilitation. She trained at KEM hospital in Mumbai, India after her formal education in Neuroscience and Clinical Psychology.
Her clinical experience includes consulting at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre as well as Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital while simultaneously running her own brain health center with a team of psychologists where they have catered to the brain health needs of more than 4000 individuals and families.
As part of her teaching commitments, she has taught ‘Neurocognition’ as a semester-long course to over 500 Master’s in Psychology students at SNDT University along with multiple guest lectures across universities in Mumbai and Pune [Sophia College, St. Xavier’s University, RD National College, SK Somaiya College, FLAME University].
At the heart of her work is a commitment to advancing geriatric brain health. A strong belief rooted in all her ventures is that education should not be limited to conventional academic courses rather it should create collective change, destigmatize neurocognitive disorders and shift how society views aging.
Whether it’s building programs that support mental health and aging, or consulting on the script of a Filmfare award-winning Marathi film about life after dementia, her aim has always been the same: to educate in ways that heal, empower, and transform.
This course is an extension of that mission.
“This dementia care training gave me practical tools tailored to Indian household realities, communication strategies, environment adaptations, and evidence‑based behavioural techniques that made support feel achievable. Now I feel empowered and equipped to provide compassionate, culturally attuned care with resilience and dignity.”
Pragati G, Mumbai
“This training was an enriching experience that has equipped me with essential skills of providing holistic dementia care. The course structure is rooted in India’s cultural context and evidence-based practices, making it relevant and effective. ”
Mansi P, Aurangabad
“The course modules were well-structured, with a strong emphasis on clinical applications in the Indian context. The unique blend of self-paced learning and intensive discussions that follow at the end of the week, supported by case studies and live examples feeds the key components and crux of the material deep in one’s mind. I’m becoming a better clinician since joining her and the curated program.”
Dhun V, Anand
Objectives
- Understanding the scope of Geropsychology
- Understand key brain health issues commonly experienced by older adults, including cognitive decline, anxiety, depression, and suicide risk
- Recognize the mental health impact of age-related challenges
- Understand the role of culture, family relationships and caregiving dynamics in shaping brain health outcomes for older adults
- Distinguish typical age-related changes from clinical impairment
Objectives
- Understanding the scope of Geropsychology
- Understand key brain health issues commonly experienced by older adults, including cognitive decline, anxiety, depression, and suicide risk
- Recognize the mental health impact of age-related challenges
- Understand the role of culture, family relationships and caregiving dynamics in shaping brain health outcomes for older adults
- Distinguish typical age-related changes from clinical impairment
Introduction
(VIDEO)
(VIDEO)
What is Geropsychology? Understanding the Field and Its Relevance
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Core Responsibilities: Scope of Geropsychology
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Major Challenges in Aging: Real-Life Perspectives
(VIDEO) (TEXTBOOK)
(VIDEO) (TEXTBOOK)
Normal Aging vs. Pathological Aging
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Anxiety in Older Adults (TEXTBOOK)
Recognizing Depression and Suicide Risk in Older Adults (TEXTBOOK)
Family and Culture Dynamics in India (TEXTBOOK)
Summary (VIDEO)
Additional Resources (DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES)
External Resources (EXTRA RESOURCES)
Objectives
- Understand what MCI and dementia are
- Learn the DSM-5 criteria for Mild and Major Neurocognitive Disorders
- Understand the lived experience of individuals with dementia
- Identify and differentiate between the major types of dementia and MCI
- Understand the neurodegenerative processes underlying dementia and recognize the pathological hallmarks
- Recognize cognitive and functional signs and symptoms across MCI and the subtypes
- Understand the symptom progression in different types of dementia
Objectives
- Understand what MCI and dementia are
- Learn the DSM-5 criteria for Mild and Major Neurocognitive Disorders
- Understand the lived experience of individuals with dementia
- Identify and differentiate between the major types of dementia and MCI
- Understand the neurodegenerative processes underlying dementia and recognize the pathological hallmarks
- Recognize cognitive and functional signs and symptoms across MCI and the subtypes
- Understand the symptom progression in different types of dementia
Introduction
(VIDEO)
(VIDEO)
Overview of Dementia and MCI
(VIDEO) (TEXTBOOK)
(VIDEO) (TEXTBOOK)
Major and Mild Neurocognitive Disorder: DSM-5
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Mild Cognitive Impairment
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Types of Dementia
(PRESENTATION DECK)
(PRESENTATION DECK)
Neurodegeneration and the Pathological Hallmarks (PRESENTATION DECK)
Functional and Cognitive Decline (TEXTBOOK)
Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (TEXTBOOK)
Summary (VIDEO)
Additional Resources (DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES)
External Resources (EXTRA RESOURCES)
Objectives
- Understanding key brain structures and their functions
Objectives
- Understanding key brain structures and their functions
Introduction
(VIDEO)
(VIDEO)
The Central Nervous System
(PRESENTATION DECK)
(PRESENTATION DECK)
Neocortex and the Lobes
(PRESENTATION DECK)
(PRESENTATION DECK)
Deep Brain Structures
(PRESENTATION DECK)
(PRESENTATION DECK)
Additional Resources
(DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES)
(DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES)
External Resources
(EXTRA RESOURCES)
(EXTRA RESOURCES)
Objectives
- Understand the process of diagnosing dementia
- Describe the role of neuropsychological evaluation
- Learn to recognize how neuroimaging contributes to diagnosis
- Importance of a multidisciplinary team
- Understand the role of psychologist in dementia care
- Recognize the emotional and practical challenges faced by families and caregivers
- Learn the benefits of early diagnosis
- Evaluate the societal burden of dementia
- Learn about a range of interventions used in dementia care
- Understand the role of the multidisciplinary team in dementia
- Understand the role of psychologist in dementia care
- Assessment and care treatment
- Learn pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions used in dementia care
- Explore emerging innovations in dementia care
Objectives
- Understand the process of diagnosing dementia
- Describe the role of neuropsychological evaluation
- Learn to recognize how neuroimaging contributes to diagnosis
- Importance of a multidisciplinary team
- Understand the role of psychologist in dementia care
- Recognize the emotional and practical challenges faced by families and caregivers
- Learn the benefits of early diagnosis
- Evaluate the societal burden of dementia
- Learn about a range of interventions used in dementia care
- Understand the role of the multidisciplinary team in dementia
- Understand the role of psychologist in dementia care
- Assessment and care treatment
- Learn pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions used in dementia care
- Explore emerging innovations in dementia care
Introduction
(VIDEO)
(VIDEO)
Making the Diagnosis
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Overview of Neuropsychological Evaluation
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Role of Neuroimaging
(PRESENTATION DECK)
(PRESENTATION DECK)
Working With a Multidisciplinary Team
(VIDEO) (TEXTBOOK)
(VIDEO) (TEXTBOOK)
The Role of a Psychologist in Dementia Care
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Impact on the Individual
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Impact on the Family and Caregivers
(TEXTBOOK) (VIDEO)
(TEXTBOOK) (VIDEO)
Impact on Society and Prevalence
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Relevance of Early Diagnosis
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Overview of Interventions
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Emerging Innovations in Dementia Care
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Summary
(VIDEO)
(VIDEO)
Additional Resources
(DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES)
(DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES)
External Resources
(EXTRA RESOURCES)
(EXTRA RESOURCES)
Objectives
- Understand the emotional and psychological journey of dementia caregivers
- Identify common causes and factors contributing to caregiver distress
- Recognize signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout and emotional strain
- Empathize with the second ‘invisible patient’ and learn to support the patient through family support
- Explore supportive therapies and interventions for caregivers
- Discuss strategies to promote caregiver well-being and resilience
- To understand how therapy helps caregivers cope with the stress of dementia care
Objectives
- Understand the emotional and psychological journey of dementia caregivers
- Identify common causes and factors contributing to caregiver distress
- Recognize signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout and emotional strain
- Empathize with the second ‘invisible patient’ and learn to support the patient through family support
- Explore supportive therapies and interventions for caregivers
- Discuss strategies to promote caregiver well-being and resilience
- To understand how therapy helps caregivers cope with the stress of dementia care
Introduction
(VIDEO)
(VIDEO)
Causes and Reasons for Caregiver Distress in Dementia Care
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Signs of Caregiver Distress
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Caregiver Support Guidelines
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Psychotherapeutic Support
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Community Resources
(TEXTBOOK)
(TEXTBOOK)
Summary
(VIDEO)
(VIDEO)
Additional Resources
(DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES)
(DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES)
External Resources
(EXTRA RESOURCES)
(EXTRA RESOURCES)
The dementia crisis is growing—but so is the movement to meet it with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care.
Whether you’re a student, practicing psychologist, or clinician transitioning into geriatric work, this course offers the knowledge and tools to engage meaningfully with India’s growing elderly population.
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