MediMood Resource Center
A educational library for dementia and Alzheimer’s care, cognitive assessment, daily function, safety, caregiver support, documentation, privacy, care planning, and trusted external resources. Use this page to learn, prepare questions, document concerns, support family communication, and organize better conversations with clinicians and care teams.
1. Identify the concern
Search by memory, mood, sleep, falls, medication, wandering, ADL, IADL, report, insurance, privacy, caregiver, or assessment name.
2. Decide if it is urgent
Use emergency services first for immediate danger. Do not delay urgent care to complete documentation.
3. Document clearly
Record date, baseline, what changed, examples, score, context, safety risk, action taken, and follow-up need.
4. Track over time
Compare repeated assessments, notes, falls, sleep, mood, behavior, function, and medication changes across time.
5. Prepare a report
Use a concise report for care meetings, family updates, provider visits, documentation review, or internal quality checks.
6. Share with the right professional
Bring structured information to physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, social workers, or care coordinators as appropriate.
MediMood assessment and documentation directory
This quick directory helps users understand where each assessment or documentation area fits. Each item is for structured documentation and care communication, not stand-alone diagnosis.
| Area | Examples | What users should document | Useful search terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cognition | MoCA, TMT, Clock Drawing, BIMS, AD8 | Score, date, assessor, testing conditions, baseline, functional examples | memory, cognition, MoCA, TMT, BIMS |
| Mood and behavior | GDS, PHQ-9, PHQ-2, GAD-7, NPI, CSDD | Symptoms, triggers, safety concerns, caregiver impact, follow-up plan | depression, anxiety, behavior, agitation |
| Function | ADL, IADL, FAST, CDR-SB | Independence level, reminders needed, hands-on help, safety impact | ADL, IADL, function, staging |
| Mobility and falls | TUG, Chair Stand, fall notes, near-fall notes | Falls, near-falls, injuries, footwear, device use, home hazards | falls, mobility, balance, STEADI |
| Nutrition and swallowing | MNA-SF, EAT-10, meal notes | Weight trend, appetite, choking, hydration, meal environment | nutrition, hydration, swallowing, meals |
| Sensory and sleep | HHIE-S, Vision Check, PSQI | Hearing aids, glasses, sleep pattern, naps, nighttime safety | hearing, vision, sleep, PSQI |
| Reports and care planning | Provider summary, insurance documentation, family update, care-plan note | Date range, scores, context, functional impact, safety events, next steps | report, insurance, care plan, visit |
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