Professional dementia caregiver training helps caregivers communicate more effectively, respond confidently to changing needs and create better daily experiences for older adults. Through Hovi Academy, Hovi Care shares practical, evidence-informed knowledge with care professionals, family members and caregivers in Finland, Singapore and Indonesia.
Building Better Dementia Care Through Education
Quality dementia care begins with knowledgeable and confident caregivers.
As populations age around the world, families, healthcare professionals, and care organizations face increasing challenges in supporting older adults living with dementia and other cognitive conditions. While healthcare systems continue to evolve, one principle remains unchanged: Mindset for Quality; better-trained caregivers provide better care experiences. This belief is at the heart of Hovi Academy.
Hovi Academy: Advancing Excellence in Senior and Dementia Care
Hovi Academy was established to share Hovi Care’s expertise in person-centered senior care, dementia care, active ageing, and rehabilitation. Through practical training and education, Hovi Academy equips caregivers, healthcare professionals, and family members with the knowledge and skills needed to improve the lives of older adults.
The academy is built on Hovi Care’s unique care model, developed through decades of experience supporting older adults in Finland and Asia. Combining person-centered dementia care, active ageing, rehabilitation, creative reminiscence, and evidence-based care practices, Hovi Academy provides training that bridges the gap between theory and everyday caregiving.
Hovi Academy’s online courses are developed by healthcare professionals and senior care experts who work closely with older adults and people living with dementia. The course content is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect current research, evolving best practices, and the latest developments in dementia care, rehabilitation, and active ageing.
Our multidisciplinary team includes healthcare professionals, dementia specialists, nurses and senior care experts who continuously update their knowledge through professional education, research, and international collaboration. This commitment to lifelong learning ensures that Hovi Academy courses reflect current best practices while remaining practical and relevant to everyday caregiving.
Unlike many training programs that focus primarily on clinical knowledge, Hovi Academy emphasizes how caregivers can create meaningful experiences, maintain independence, strengthen social connections, and improve quality of life for older adults. Every course reflects the practical expertise, care philosophy, and continuous improvement culture that guide Hovi Care’s daily work.
Its mission is simple: to help caregivers provide care that promotes dignity, wellbeing, independence, and meaningful engagement.
From Knowledge to Better Care
Dementia affects every individual differently. Understanding how to communicate effectively, respond to changing needs, and create positive daily experiences requires more than goodwill—it requires knowledge and practical skills.
Through Hovi Academy’s training programs, participants learn:
- Person-centered dementia care practices
- Effective communication techniques
- Meaningful engagement and activity planning
- Understanding behavioural and psychological symptoms
- Supporting independence and quality of life
- Active ageing and rehabilitation principles
- Family engagement and caregiver support
- Creating safe, supportive, and empowering environments
The goal is not simply to teach caregiving techniques but to help caregivers understand the person behind the diagnosis.
A Culture of Continuous Learning
At Hovi Care, education begins from within.
Hovi Academy was first established to ensure that Hovi Care employees receive consistent, high-quality training in dementia care, person-centered care, active ageing, and rehabilitation. Every employee is expected to participate in Hovi Academy courses as part of their professional development and commitment to delivering exceptional care.
The same training and quality standards that guide Hovi Care’s own teams form the foundation of every Hovi Academy course. By investing in continuous education, we ensure that our employees share a common understanding of Hovi Care’s care philosophy and apply evidence-based practices in their daily work.
This shared learning foundation helps maintain high standards across our services while supporting employees in continuously developing their skills and expertise.
As our operations grew, we identified a need to share this knowledge more broadly. Now, we are expanding the training and educational opportunities for family caregivers, healthcare professionals, care organizations, and the wider community.
This approach reflects Hovi Care’s commitment to leading by example.
“We believe that before we teach others, we must first invest in our own people,” said Hovi Care CEO Jussi Peltonen. “Hovi Academy was established to strengthen the skills and knowledge of our employees, helping ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of care. Extending this expertise to families, caregivers, and care professionals is a natural continuation of our mission to improve the lives of older adults.”
Sharing Expertise Beyond Hovi Care
Education is also an important part of Hovi Care’s commitment to the wider community.
As part of our Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives in Singapore, Hovi Academy provides complimentary dementia care education and training opportunities for clients’ caregivers. Family members and domestic caregivers often play a vital role in supporting older adults at home, yet many have limited access to formal dementia care training.
Through these educational sessions, caregivers gain practical knowledge, confidence, and skills that help them better support their loved ones and improve their quality of life. By sharing professional expertise with caregivers, Hovi Academy helps strengthen care not only within professional care settings but also in the home environment where many seniors spend most of their time.
According to Jussi Peltonen, caregiver education is one of the most meaningful ways to create a lasting impact in the community.
“Caregivers make an enormous difference in the daily lives of seniors living with dementia. By sharing knowledge and practical skills, we can help caregivers feel more confident, reduce unnecessary stress, and improve the wellbeing of both seniors and their families. Providing caregiver education as part of our social responsibility is one way we can contribute to a more dementia-friendly Singapore.”
By extending education beyond our own organization, Hovi Academy helps strengthen the entire caregiving ecosystem and promotes better outcomes for seniors, families, and communities.
Creating a Dementia-Friendly Future
As societies continue to age, the need for skilled caregivers will only increase. Building a dementia-friendly community requires more than healthcare services—it requires education, awareness, and a shared commitment to understanding the needs of older adults.
Hovi Academy is proud to contribute to this mission by empowering caregivers with practical knowledge, professional expertise, and a deeper understanding of person-centered care.
Because better education leads to better care—and better care changes lives.
