Chesapeake Life Center Launched Caregiver Academy
Maryland family caregivers can now access new virtual resources and hands-on training workshops.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Eldercare
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The Chesapeake Life Center has launched the Caregiver Academy to provide support for family members caring for loved ones. The new program offers a range of resources, including virtual groups and in-person skills training, to meet the needs of caregivers across Maryland.
Why it matters
The program addresses a growing demand for caregiver resources in regions with high concentrations of dementia patients. It offers families professional guidance to help manage daily logistics and emotional stress more effectively.
The academy features a 12-topic curriculum and holds 4-hour bedside boot camp workshops limited to 6 participants each. Virtual support and education sessions are held monthly, running from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The players
Chesapeake Life Center
A support organization that provides bereavement and caregiving services, including emotional support and practical training for families.
The details
The Caregiver Academy utilizes a hybrid model to deliver care training. Participants can join a virtual support group on the second Thursday or an education series on the fourth Tuesday of each month. For hands-on learning, the four-hour bedside boot camp takes place in simulation labs to teach practical caregiving skills. Registration is required for the workshops to ensure the small group size is maintained.
Timeline
Virtual support group sessions are scheduled for Oct. 13, Nov. 12, and Dec. 10.
Virtual education series sessions are scheduled for Oct. 27, Nov. 24, and Dec. 22.
The bedside boot camp takes place in Pasadena on Nov. 9, 2026.
The bedside boot camp takes place in Waldorf on Dec. 9, 2026.
The Home Front
This launch follows a pattern set by the rise in caregiver support service demand for dementia patients as local health systems expand specialized training. It reflects a broader trend of shifting long-term care education from clinical settings into local community-based resources.
If you are currently providing care, review the monthly virtual schedule to identify which topics align with your current family needs. If you require hands-on skills training, contact the Chesapeake Life Center immediately to reserve one of the six spots available for the upcoming boot camp.
The takeaway
The Caregiver Academy provides a structured approach to managing the physical and emotional demands of home-based care. Families should prioritize registering for upcoming boot camps early, as the six-participant limit ensures a focused environment for learning essential patient-care skills.
Further reading
You can find more resources and local support options in our Eldercare section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Bay Net.
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