Dementia Infographics & Support Resources

The resources here were created by graduate student trainees in Speech-Language Pathology at Temple University. Their goal was to help patients, family members, teachers, and other healthcare professionals. Each author has approved the content and form of their infographic. These infographics provide evidence-based recommendations and contacts for support groups, hotlines, and patient advocacy contacts. This information should not be construed as prescriptive medical advice. Click on the blue link to download each infographic. Contact Dr. Jamie Reilly with questions, comments, or concerns.

Care Partner Resources

  1. Self-care and keeping healthy for dementia care partners

    Elizabeth Schecter, Temple University, 2024

  2. help and resources for dementia care partners

    Emma Daubert, Temple University, 2024

  3. coping with sundowning, aggression, and confusion: resources for dementia care partners

    Jocelyn Peter, Temple University, 2024

Communication Strategies for People with Dementia

  1. Communicating with your loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease

    Tabitha Cavaliere, Temple University, 2024

  2. communicating in noisy and distracting environments

    Adriana Gallucci, Temple University, 2024

  3. communication and memory strategies for people with Alzheimer’s Disease

    Julia Tyminski, Temple University, 2024

  4. how to talk to your partners and friends who are living with dementia

    Alexandra Granger, Temple University, 2024

Dementia General Information and Support Guides


Mild Cognitive Impairment

  1. Newly diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): A Family Resource Guide

    • Jala Bell-Irizarry, Temple University, 2024


Tips & Strategies to Support Communication in MCI & Dementia

I have collected these tips from a variety of sources including the student infographics listed here, as well as the FOCUS recommendations by Ripich et al (1995), and Harwood (2017).

REFERENCES

  • Baum, C., & Edwards, D. (2003). What Persons With Alzheimer’s Disease Can Do A Tool for Communication About Everyday Activities. Alzheimer’s Care Quarterly, 4(2), 108–118.

  • Communication and Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. (n.d.).https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/daily-care/communications

  • Egan, M., Bérubé, D., Racine, G., Leonard, C., & Rochon, E. (2010). Methods to enhance verbal communication between individuals with alzheimer’s disease and their formal and informal caregivers: A systematic review. International Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, 2010, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.4061/2010/906818

  • Harwood, J (2017). Understanding Communication and Aging. Second Edition. Cognella Press.

  • National Institute of Aging. (2017, May 17). Alzheimer’s caregiving: Changes in communication skills | National Institute on Aging. Alzheimer’s Caregiving: Changes in Communication Skills. https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-changes-behavior-and-communication/alzheimers-caregiving-changes-communication

  • Ripich, D. N., Wykle, M., & Niles, S. (1995). Alzheimer’s disease caregivers: The focused program. Geriatric Nursing, 16(1), 15–19. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0197-4572(05)80073-4

  • Small, J. A., Gutman, G., Makela, S., & Hillhouse, B. (2003). Effectiveness of communication strategies used by caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease during activities of daily living. Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research, 46(2), 353–367. https://doi.org/10.1044/1092-4388(2003/028)