MARQUETTE — Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress is offering a three-part online dementia training series for caregivers of people with dementia.

The hour-long classes include “The Dementia Overview for Family and Friends,” “Planning Activities for Persons With Dementia” and “Understanding Behavior and Support Needs of Persons With Dementia.”

“The Dementia Overview for Family and Friends” training is at 2 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, Nov. 5. The online class provides information about dementia as a disease, how the disease affects more than just memory, the role of confusion, and communication skills as well as providing strategies and techniques useful for daily interaction with individuals living with dementia.

“Planning Activities for Persons With Dementia” is at 2 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, Nov. 12. This online interactive training will provide information on engaging activities and assisting individuals with dementia in a way that promotes contented involvement, as well as strategies and techniques useful for planning daily activities.

“Understanding Behavior and Support Needs of Persons With Dementia” will be at 2 p.m. Eastern time Thursday, Nov. 19. Information on certain behaviors, potential triggers and strategies useful for dementia caregivers will be provided in this one-hour online class, as well as techniques useful for providing daily support and identifying triggers leading to potentially challenging behaviors.

There is no charge to attend any of the dementia series online classes, but a computer, tablet or smartphone with internet connection, a web browser and email address will be needed to attend. Registration is required for each class. To register, go to www.upcap.org or call 211 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday for assistance.