SUBSTANCE-RELATED MPAIRMENT: FIELD CHECKLIST
Gather and document the key history, cognitive changes, functional concerns, and safety issues needed for referral and evaluation.
WKS: RECOGNITION & RESPONSE GUIDE
Recognize key warning signs or Wernicke Korsakoff syndrome, understand the cognitive pattern, and know when urgent evaluation is needed.
PRACTICAL SUPPORT STRATEGIES
Communication, environmental, and behavioral strategies for common cognitive and behavioral challenges seen with substance use.
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