SAFETY ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

A practical checklist for identifying safety concerns across daily activities, recognizing patterns of risk, and identifying areas that may require additional support or follow-up.

WHEN DOES RISK REQUIRE INTERVENTION?

A stepwise framework for matching the level of response to the level of risk while using the least restrictive approach needed to support safety and independence.


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