Long Term Care, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing

Virtual Dementia Tour® for Long-Term Care, Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing Facilities

At Dementia Insights, we bring the Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT®) to long-term care settings as a transformative tool for enhancing empathy, improving care outcomes, and building stronger connections between staff, residents, and families. Whether used for staff training or as a resource for families and the broader community, the VDT® offers an immersive experience that changes the way we see dementia care.

What Is the Virtual Dementia Tour®?

The VDT® is an evidence-based program developed by Second Wind Dreams® that simulates the cognitive and sensory impairments experienced by individuals living with dementia. Using specialized tools that alter perception, participants are guided through common daily tasks—experiencing firsthand the confusion, frustration, and emotional challenges often faced by those with dementia.

This powerful training cultivates empathy and equips participants with practical insights that improve communication, patience, and person-centered approaches to care.

Who Can Benefit?

The VDT® is designed to support the diverse needs of long-term care environments. It can be tailored to focus on:

• Staff Training: Care teams gain a deeper understanding of dementia-related behaviors, leading to more compassionate, effective care delivery.

• Family Engagement: Family members and community partners experience dementia from the inside out, helping them better connect with and support their loved ones.

• Facility-Wide Culture Change: Used as part of onboarding or continuing education, the VDT® can help shape a more dementia-aware, empathetic workplace.

Whether you choose to host a facilitated VDT® session through Dementia Insights or purchase the program for internal use, you can select a training focus that best fits your organization—staff, families, or both.

Measurable Results

Organizations that implement the Virtual Dementia Tour® report a wide range of positive outcomes, including:

• Improved staff satisfaction and retention

• Enhanced quality of resident care

• Stronger relationships between families and staff

• Reduction in the use of antipsychotic medications

• Increased understanding and confidence among caregivers

• A more person-centered, empathy-driven care culture

Why Choose Dementia Insights?

With nearly two decades of hands-on nursing experience and a deep commitment to elder care, I, Linley Glover, LVN, understand the unique challenges faced in long-term care settings. At Dementia Insights, we deliver the Virtual Dementia Tour® with the insight, empathy, and professionalism your team deserves.

As a certified VDT® trainer through Second Wind Dreams®, I provide a seamless, impactful experience that helps transform care practices from the inside out. Whether you're looking to enhance staff training, engage families, or foster a more dementia-aware culture, Dementia Insights offers a personalized approach that meets your goals—and honors your residents.