Accepting
the Challenge

Providing the BEST CARE for People Living with Dementia

A dementia education program.

What started as an award-winning DVD program in 2005 has now become an online streaming program of dementia training videos that include practical learning, support, and guidance.

A Simple, Effective Path to Better Care

The Accepting the Challenge training program is designed to be easy to follow and impactful for both family care partners and professional caregivers. Here’s how it works:

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Sign Up 

Access 16 streaming videos for family care partners or register for CEU credits.

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Learn From Experts 

Watch engaging, real-world demonstrations from Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, GNP, and Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA.

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Apply What You Learn 

Gain actionable strategies to improve care, manage challenging situations, and enhance communication.

Led by Trusted Experts in Dementia Care

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Dementia Alliance of North Carolina has partnered with renowned dementia care experts, Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA and Melanie Bunn, RN, MS, GNP, to bring you Accepting the Challenge an award-winning dementia education training program that equips care partners with the skills and tools they need to provide personalized, compassionate care.

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Gain Confidence. Improve Lives.

When you Accept the Challenge, you’re not just learning skills—you’re empowering yourself to make a real difference in the lives of those living with dementia. Here’s what you’ll achieve:

  • Enhanced understanding of dementia and its impact on 
the brain
  • Communication strategies that foster connection
  • Tools to manage challenging behaviors and reduce stress
  • Improved daily interactions 
and care routines

Ready to Enhance Your Skills and Confidence?

Join thousands of care partners who have
transformed their experience with Accepting the Challenge. Whether you’re a family member or a professional, we have the tools to support you.

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These educational videos are being offered at no cost to residents of North Carolina. This content is intended for personal educational use only and may not be used for professional training. Accepting the Challenge is copyrighted and may not be copied, sold, or commercially exploited, and shall be used solely by the requesting individual. Any redistribution or duplication, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.

If you are interested in a license to use for professional training, please visit this page: Accepting the Challenge (Online Course) - Positive Approach to Care - Shop. or contact lisab@teepasnow.com

Thank you to our program sponsors who have made this work possible:

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Acknowledgements for Accepting the Challenge

Over 20 years ago,  Dementia Alliance of North Carolina developed Accepting the Challenge, a multidisciplinary training program designed to enhance the skills of care partners and elevate the standard of care delivered to persons living with dementia.

Today, we stand on the threshold of a new chapter in our commitment to enhancing the lives of families living with dementia.  In collaboration with Positive Approach to Care, we are honored to introduce the next phase of Accepting the Challenge.

What started as an award winning DVD program, has now transformed into online streaming modules of learning, support, and practical guidance. Updated and transformed, this program will now be more accessible to care partners across North Carolina and the country.

We aim to empower care partners with the knowledge and skills tailored to provide the personalized care their loved ones deserve. These dementia education videos are lifelines, offering real-world scenarios, interactive demonstrations, and invaluable insights into the diverse facets of dementia care.

A special thank you to the following people and organizations for making this project possible:

      • Melanie Bunn RN, MS, GNP
      • Teepa Snow MS, OTR/L, FAOTA
      • Phoebe Brush, Producer, Dementia Alliance of NC
      • Jim Haverkamp, Editor
      • Lisa Levine, Sr. Director of Programs, Dementia Alliance of NC
      • Heather Hooper, Executive Director. Dementia Alliance of NC
      • The Board and Staff of Dementia Alliance of North Carolina
      • The Snow Approach Foundation
      • The Staff of Positive Approach to Care
      • Volunteers and Staff of Brookdale Wake Forest
      • Horizon Productions (2005 version)
      • Maureen Charlton, Social Worker
      • Alice W. Watkins, Former Executive Director, Dementia
      • Alliance of NC (formerly Alzheimer’s North Carolina)

Thank you for your contributions, past and present, to this life-changing program. Together, we honor the legacy of Accepting the Challenge while shaping its future for families navigating the challenges of dementia care.