Printable Resources
Printable Resources
Checklists
Dementia-Friendly Environmental Checklist
Evaluate your library’s physical environment — lighting, signage, seating, wayfinding, and sensory considerations — against dementia-friendly standards.
Community Programming Checklist
Assess your library’s dementia-friendly programming — memory cafés, caregiver events, community partnerships, and outreach activities.
Dementia-Friendly Resources Checklist
Review the materials and resources your library offers — memory kits, accessible books, care partner materials, and community referral information.
Dementia-Friendly Training Readiness Checklist
Gauge your library’s staff training status — dementia awareness education, communication training, and readiness to serve patrons with cognitive changes.
Tip Sheets for Improving the Physical Environment
Accessibility & Navigation
Self-opening doors, wide aisles, clear sightlines, and uncluttered pathways that let patrons move through the building safely and independently.
Descriptive Signage
Large-print, high-contrast signs with familiar icons, placed at eye level and used consistently throughout the building to support wayfinding.
Lighting & Flooring
Bright, even lighting and matte, slip-resistant floors that reduce glare, shadows, and the visual confusion that raises fall risk.
Comfortable Seating & Rest Areas
Sturdy chairs with armrests, designated quiet spaces, and family restrooms that give patrons and care partners places to pause.
Staff Support & Assistance
Visible name badges, clearly marked service points, and proactive greetings that make it easy for a patron to find help.
Reference Card
Dementia Basics Reference Card
A print-ready two-sided card covering dementia basics, the communication checklist, and a fillable community resource form. Designed for staff quick reference.