Brain Health Resources & Free Downloads

Free printable checklists, trackers, and guides to help you understand memory changes, brain health habits, and possible cognitive warning signs.

Assessment

12 Questions to Check Cognitive Health

A free screening tool covering memory, attention, language and more — based on the same methods doctors use, but simplified for caregivers.

Updated April 2026 · 2 pagesPreview
Worksheet

7-Day Brain Health Challenge

A simple, printable worksheet with one small brain-friendly habit each day — walking, sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, learning, and connection.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Memory-Friendly Food Checklist

A printable PDF with foods to add and limit, a memory-friendly plate guide, and a weekly eating tracker to support focus and long-term brain health.

Updated June 2026 · 5 pagesPreview
Tracker

Medication Safety Tracker

A printable tracker to help families organize medications, questions, refill notes, and safety observations for a loved one with memory changes.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Dental Care Routine Checklist

A caregiver-friendly checklist for simplifying mouth care, dental appointments, and daily oral hygiene when memory or cooperation changes.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Guide

Communication Tips for Dementia Care

A practical guide for calmer conversations when a parent has trouble finding words, following details, or staying oriented.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Guide

Choosing a Doctor for Memory Concerns

A printable guide to help families decide which clinician to contact, what to ask, and what records to bring for memory concerns.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Plan

Wandering Safety Plan

A safety worksheet for families who worry about a loved one leaving home, getting lost, or becoming disoriented outside.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Room-by-Room Home Safety Checklist

A printable room-by-room safety audit for reducing falls, confusion, burns, poisoning, and wandering risks at home.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Quick Home Safety Audit

A shorter safety audit for caregivers who want a fast first pass through the most common home hazards.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Tracker

Weekly MIND Diet Tracker

A simple weekly tracker for leafy greens, berries, beans, whole grains, nuts, fish, and other brain-friendly eating habits.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Eating Support Checklist

A mealtime checklist for caregivers supporting nutrition, hydration, comfort, and independence during memory changes.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Worksheet

Hospital Discharge Planning Worksheet

A worksheet to help families prepare questions, medication updates, follow-up appointments, and home needs after a hospital stay.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Plan

Travel Safety Planner for Memory Changes

A trip planning worksheet for families balancing meaningful travel with safety, routine, and reduced stress.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Worksheet

End-of-Life Conversation Planner

A gentle planning worksheet for documenting values, comfort priorities, decision-makers, and questions for professionals.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Worksheet

Adult Day Center Comparison Worksheet

A comparison worksheet for evaluating adult day programs by safety, activities, staffing, transportation, and family fit.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Guide

How to Talk About Memory Concerns

A conversation guide for adult children who need to raise memory concerns with a parent gently and clearly.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Tracker

Brain Health Exercise Tracker

A weekly tracker for walking, strength, balance, stretching, energy, and mood after movement.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Personal Care Support Checklist

A respectful checklist for helping with hygiene, grooming, dressing, and daily care while preserving dignity.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Worksheet

Future Care Planning Worksheet

A worksheet for organizing early conversations about care preferences, documents, finances, and family roles.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Memory Concerns Self-Checklist

A private checklist for noticing your own memory changes and preparing for a useful conversation with a clinician.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Residential Care Tour Checklist

A tour checklist for families comparing memory care or residential care communities.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Worksheet

Caregiver Stress Check-In

A short self-check worksheet for spotting caregiver stress and choosing one practical support step.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Worksheet

Caregiver Emotions Reflection Sheet

A reflection sheet for naming guilt, grief, anger, sadness, love, and uncertainty without judging the feelings.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Guide

Daily Life Tips for Memory Changes

Simple home routines and cueing ideas for making daily life easier when memory, attention, or sequencing becomes harder.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Plan

Sundowning Evening Routine Planner

A planner for reducing late-day confusion, agitation, pacing, or anxiety with a calmer evening routine.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Guide

Behavior Change Response Guide

A practical guide for responding to repeated questions, suspicion, agitation, withdrawal, or resistance with curiosity and calm.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Guide

10 Memory Warning Signs Guide

A plain-language guide to warning signs that may be worth discussing with a health professional.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Worksheet

Memory Evaluation Appointment Planner

A visit planner for organizing symptoms, medications, family observations, and questions before a memory evaluation.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Plan

Staying Safe Planning Sheet

A broad safety planning sheet for home, driving, cooking, walking outside, finances, and emergency contacts.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

In-Home Care Interview Checklist

A checklist for interviewing in-home care providers and clarifying tasks, training, schedules, and backup plans.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Guide

Brain Health Basics Recipe

A one-page recipe for brain health basics: movement, food, sleep, learning, connection, and medical follow-through.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Worksheet

Doctor Visit Question List

A printable question list to help caregivers communicate clearly with doctors, nurses, therapists, and other care professionals.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Plan

Incontinence Care Planner

A respectful planner for tracking bathroom patterns, accidents, hydration, clothing, and care team questions.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Bathing Support Checklist

A checklist for making bathing safer, calmer, warmer, and more respectful when a loved one needs help.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

10 Brain-Healthy Habits Checklist

A printable checklist for building brain-supportive habits around movement, food, sleep, connection, learning, and health checks.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Worksheet

Memory Warning Signs Worksheet

A worksheet for documenting memory, language, judgment, mood, and daily function changes before a doctor visit.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Worksheet

Care Options Comparison Worksheet

A comparison worksheet for matching care needs with family help, in-home care, adult day services, residential care, or respite.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Guide

At-Home Activity Ideas for Cognitive Engagement

A printable idea list for meaningful, low-pressure activities at home based on interests, energy, and abilities.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Emergency Preparedness Checklist

A checklist for preparing supplies, documents, medications, contacts, and routines before storms, fires, outages, or evacuations.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Checklist

Dressing Support Checklist

A checklist for simplifying clothing choices, sequencing, comfort, weather safety, and dignity during dressing.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview
Tracker

Behavior Change Tracker

A tracker for noticing patterns in agitation, withdrawal, suspicion, repeated questions, sleep changes, or resistance to care.

Updated June 2026 · 1 pagePreview