AGITATION AND RESPONSE TRACKER
Document episodes of agitation, including what happened beforehand, possible internal and external triggers, how others responded, and what helped or made things worse.
LISTEN-VALIDATE-REDIRECT COMMUNICATION GUIDE
Strategies and sample language for listening to the concern behind the behavior, validating the person's feelings, and redirecting focus.
CAREGIVER AGITATION PLAN
Create an individualized approach to agitation by identifying the person's common triggers, early warning signs, preferred routines and comforts, strategies.
Working with Dementia: A Comprehensive Resource for Social Services Professionals
Working with Dementia provides the broader clinical and practical foundation behind the Field Guides, with expanded coverage of dementia, cognitive and behavioral symptoms, communication, safety, financial exploitation, undue influence, decision-making capacity, and supporting families.
THE FIELD GUIDE SERIES
Practical Companions for Real-World Use
Three focused guides with field tools, worksheets, and downloadable resources.
Field Guide 1
The Dementia Spectrum:
Recognizing, Understanding, and Managing Different Types of Dementia
Field Guide 2
Dementia Symptoms Demystified:
Recognizing, Understanding, and Responding to Common Challenges
Field Guide 3
Balancing Autonomy and Protection:
Recognizing Vulnerability, Supporting Autonomy, and Protecting Older Adults