Tools for Practice

Description:

Talking Mats®, developed at the University of Stirling, are a low tech communication framework involving sets of symbols to assist individuals living with dementia in decision-making. The article, "Talking Mats® help involve people with dementia and their carers in decision making" reviews research to date, and can be accessed at the website above.
Further information is available at: http://www.talkingmats.com/