DEMENTIA COMMUNICATION QUICK GUIDE
A practical, at-a-glance guide to communication strategies that can improve understanding, reduce frustration, and support more effective interactions with people living with dementia.
LISTEN-VALIDATE-REDIRECT COMMUNICATION GUIDE
A step-by-step guide for responding to emotionally charged interactions.
COMMUNICATION OBSERVATION & INTERVIEW WORKSHEET
A worksheet for documenting communication difficulties, strategies that improve the interaction, and observations.
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