Learn with us. 

We’re partnering with Embodied Labs, a CalGrows Innovation Fund Award Winner, to offer free training to direct care workers and friends/ family caregivers in California.

Courses will help you build skills and learn about dementia, vision and hearing loss; and home-based care. Embodied Labs’ virtual reality platform enables you to step into the shoes of persons you care for. 

Two learning opportunities: 

1. Direct care workers (DCW) at Front Porch Communities will receive a virtual reality or web immersive experience of Embodied Labs’ “Actionable Empathy in Dementia” course between August and December, 2023. DCWs have the option to independently take additional courses via CalGrows and may be eligible to receive incentives of up to $6,000 from CalGrows.
2. Family and friend caregivers (FFC) who support the care of older adults are welcome to participate in free, quick, and impactful courses. Embodied Labs’ “A Journey Through Alzheimer’s” and “Successful Aging in Place,” immersive experiences designed for informal and family caregivers, help to strengthen relationships and improve communication.  

Frequently Asked Questions

I work at a Front Porch community; how do I access this training?

FPCIW will be in your community with virtual reality and group training! Look for an opportunity to sign up this fall 2023. Web immersive training may also be accessed anytime/anywhere using this link on a laptop or desktop PC with the Chrome web browser.

I’m a friend, neighbor or family member of a person living with dementia. Is this training for me?

Yes, if you assist a person and are not compensated for it, you’re considered a family and friend caregiver, and are eligible to take courses at no cost. You could be caring for your spouse, or looking after a neighbor. To get started go to this link. You’ll need to use the Chrome web browser on your desktop. Here’s a link to download Chrome. When signing up for the training, be sure to select that you’re eligible – you are!

What is CalGrows?

CalGrows is the California Department of Aging’s program designed to support caregivers of older adults and people with disabilities by improving their skills through in-person and online training courses, 1:1 career coaching, and financial incentives.

Where can I learn more about incentives and eligibility for incentive payments?

Learn more from CalGrows.

Questions about this training?

Contact us for questions about this program at fpciwinfo@frontporch.net. We’d love to hear your feedback!