IDENTIFYING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT
Cognitive impairment is more than memory. This checklist highlights everyday signs of difficulty across major cognitive abilities, helping professionals recognize patterns of concern and identify areas that may warrant closer attention.
SUPPORTING COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT CHECKLIST
Cognitive impairment can make everyday tasks and interactions more difficult, but small changes in the task, environment, and support can improve success. Use these practical strategies to reduce cognitive demands, support remaining abilities, and preserve independence whenever possible.
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