A 3-STEP COMMUNICATION GUIDE
Navigate emotionally charged conversations with empathy, identifying shared goals, and working together toward practical solutions.
CAREGIVER STRESS & SUPPORT CHECKLIST
Recognize caregiver stress, guide supportive conversations, and identifying resources to strengthen caregiver well-being.
FAMILY CARE PLANNING & CONVERSATION WORKSHEET
Identify the person’s priorities, family strengths and concerns, areas of agreement and disagreement, and practical next steps.
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