MARQUETTE — The Upper Peninsula Commission for Area Progress, or UPCAP is offering a three-part online dementia training series, “Developing Dementia Dexterity,” for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia.

The sessions will be from 2 to 3 p.m. Eastern time on Tuesdays, starting Jan. 18 through Feb. 1. Each class is an hour long and includes “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” on Jan. 18 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” on Jan. 25 offers interactive training with 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” on Feb 1 has information on certain behaviors, potential triggers and strategies useful for dementia caregivers, as well as techniques useful for providing daily support and identifying triggers leading to potentially challenging behaviors.

Whether a seasoned dementia caregiver, family, or friend, this online training series provides a better understanding of dementia and the impact it has on the person with the disease, how to connect with individuals with dementia through activities, and behaviors and the support needs of persons with dementia.

There is no charge to attend any of the Dementia Series online classes, but participants must have a computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet connection and email address to take the classes.

Registration ends Jan. 16. To register, go to www.upcap.org and click on “Events,” or call 211 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time Monday through Friday for assistance.