RECOGNIZING COMMUNICATION DIFFICULTIES CHART
A quick-reference guide for identifying where communication may be breaking down, including expression, comprehension, fluency, and speech production.
DECISION PATHWAY: PRACTICAL COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES
A guide for adapting communication when cognitive or language difficulties interfere with conversation.
COMMUNICATING WITHOUT INFANTILIZING
A practical guide to communicating clearly and respectfully with older adults while avoiding elderspeak.
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