Printable Resources
Printable Resources
Download PDF versions of the checklists and reference materials from this guide. Print them for staff training, post them in staff areas, or share them with colleagues.
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.