Educational Handouts
A collected library of printable handouts and screening tools, grouped by topic. Some are written by me; others link to the original publisher so you always get the current, authoritative version.
Cognition
Screening tools and educational material related to memory, thinking, and safe independent function.
10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's & Dementia
Alzheimer's Association
A checklist of common early warning signs, meant to help distinguish typical age-related changes from signs worth discussing with a doctor.
View at SourceWhat Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms & Causes
Alzheimer's Association
An overview of what Alzheimer's disease is, how it progresses, and what is currently understood about its causes.
View at SourceAlzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
National Institute on Aging (NIH)
A federal health agency fact sheet covering diagnosis, treatment, and support for families and caregivers.
View at SourceTrail Making Test (Parts A & B)
Eat Speak Think
A widely used, public-domain cognitive screening test measuring attention, processing speed, and cognitive flexibility, with the actual test forms for Parts A and B included.
View at SourceMedMaIDE Medication Management Screening
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
A validated screening tool for identifying gaps in an older adult's ability to safely manage their own medications at home.
View at SourceMini-Cog Screening Instrument
Mini-Cog
A brief, widely used cognitive screening tool combining a three-item recall task and a clock-drawing task, typically completed in about three minutes.
View at SourceMedi-Cog Screening Instrument
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Combines the Mini-Cog with a Medication Transfer Screen, giving a quick read on both cognitive status and a person's ability to manage their own medication schedule.
View at SourceBCAT Power Mobility Device Self-Assessment
BCAT, William Mansbach, PhD
A self-assessment questionnaire to help identify safety concerns with power mobility device (scooter or power wheelchair) use.
View at SourceBCAT Driving Self-Assessment
BCAT, William Mansbach, PhD
A self-assessment questionnaire to help older adults and their families think through driving safety concerns.
View at SourceCommunication
Resources for aphasia, dysarthria, and communicating across a language barrier.
Aphasia Communication Strategies: A Guide for Caregivers
Written by Kinnari Satra, MS, CCC-SLP, MBA, CBIS
Practical strategies for helping someone with aphasia understand you and communicate back, written for family caregivers.
Dysarthria Reference & Resource Guide
Written by Kinnari Satra, MS, CCC-SLP, MBA, CBIS
A clinical toolkit covering dysarthria subtypes, assessment, and caregiver communication strategies.
Five Key Facts About Stroke
American Stroke Association
Five essential facts about stroke, from how it affects the brain to why acting quickly matters.
Multilingual Communication Board
Eastern Health
Printable cue cards and communication boards covering everyday and medical needs, available in more than 80 languages.
View at SourceSwallow
Screening tools, diet frameworks, and exercise resources related to swallowing safety.
Swallowing Exercise Tracking Template
National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders
A printable template for tracking swallowing exercises like the effortful swallow and Shaker exercise, with paired instructional videos. Available in English and Spanish.
View at SourceEAT-10 Swallowing Screening Tool
Nestlé Nutrition Institute
A validated 10-item self-assessment used to screen for swallowing difficulty, available in 18 languages including Spanish.
View at SourceIDDSI Framework
International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative
The complete diet texture and liquid thickness framework used across U.S. healthcare, available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and more.
View at SourceHow to Prevent Aspiration
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Practical guidance on preventing aspiration while eating, drinking, or tube feeding. Available in English and Spanish on the source site.
View at SourceThese handouts are for general education and do not replace an individualized evaluation. If something here raises a question about your own care or a loved one's, please talk to your speech-language pathologist or healthcare provider.