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💜 My Personhood Snapshot
A simple guide to record the preferences, relationships, routines and details that help others understand the person beyond the diagnosis.
For: people living with cognitive change, families, carers and support workers
💊 Medication Tracker
A weekly grid to track medications and timing, so nothing gets missed or doubled up.
For: people living with cognitive change, families, carers
📅 Daily Planner
A time-blocked schedule for appointments and activities, to keep the day simple and predictable.
For: people living with cognitive change, families, carers
💰 Income vs Expenses Tracker
A monthly budget tracker to keep money matters clear and manageable.
For: people living with cognitive change, families, carers
😊 Mood & Symptom Tracker
Weekly mood ratings and symptom log, to help spot patterns over time.
For: people living with cognitive change, families, carers
🚨 Emergency Information
Critical medical info and contacts in one place, ready for you or a first responder.
For: people living with cognitive change, families, carers
💚 Self-Care Checklist
Daily wellness activities, laid out simply so self-care doesn’t get lost in a busy day.
For: people living with cognitive change, families, carers
📝 Memory Support Log
A simple daily entry sheet for important information you want to keep track of.
For: people living with cognitive change, families, carers
🌟 Gratitude & Reflection
A daily gratitude practice to help hold onto the good moments.
For: people living with cognitive change, families, carers
Free printable · Fillable PDF · 2 pages
My Personhood Snapshot
See the person, not only the diagnosis
A simple fillable and printable guide to capture the preferences, relationships, routines and details that help others understand the person beyond the diagnosis. Designed to be completed with the person wherever possible and shared only with their consent.
💜 How I like to be known
Preferred name, pronouns and important relationships
🎵 What helps me feel like myself
Music, routines, activities and personal preferences
🌿 What helps me feel safe
Communication preferences, comfort and distress cues
📝 What supporters should know
One clear place to record what matters most
Free printable resource
Identity & Connection Map
Record the people, places, routines and interests that help someone feel known and connected.
Free printable · PDF · One page · Print-ready
Conversation Cue Card
Gentle prompts for calmer, clearer connection
A simple, printable cue card to help family, carers and support workers make conversations feel calmer, clearer and more connected when dementia changes the way you communicate.
💬 Start with connection
A gentle reminder that you do not need perfect words
🗣️ Keep it simple
One idea at a time, with space to respond
👀 Use more than words
Visual cues, tone and presence that support understanding
🌿 Pause and reset
A calm next step when conversation becomes difficult
Free printable resource
Pause, Notice, Respond
A practical guide to pause, notice what may be happening and respond with support when someone is distressed.
Free printable resource
Support, Don’t Take Over
Simple prompts to help someone stay involved, capable and connected in everyday life.
Free printable resource
Carer Load Check-In & Help Plan
A practical check-in to help carers notice what is feeling heavy, identify support needs and choose one useful next step.
Free printable · PDF · One page · Print-ready
The Invisible Load
Cognitive Fatigue Support Sheet
A one-page, print-ready support sheet for people living with cognitive fatigue — and the people around them. Covers what cognitive fatigue can look like, what helps, and ready-to-use scripts for home and work. Designed for people living with CADASIL, dementia, acquired brain injury, stroke, and other neurological conditions.
🔍 What it can look like
10 recognisable signs, without clinical jargon
✅ What helps
9 practical strategies for pacing and energy
🏠 Scripts for home
5 ready-made phrases for family conversations
💼 Scripts for work
5 professional phrases for workplace settings
Supporting someone at home?
See our free Dementia-Friendly Space Checklist →CADASIL Resources
Specialised tools and information for people living with CADASIL and their families. From navigating disability support systems to tracking CADASIL-specific symptoms, these resources are created by and for the CADASIL community.
📋 NDIS Application Resources for CADASIL
Applying for the NDIS can feel overwhelming — especially when you are managing fatigue, cognitive changes, or complex health needs. This resource suite was created to make the Access Request process clearer and more manageable for people living with CADASIL and those who support them.
Start with the Guide to understand the full suite, or go straight to the resource that fits where you are right now.
CADASIL NDIS Evidence Builder — Complete Guide
A 16-page plain-language guide covering the entire NDIS Access Request process for CADASIL. Explains what the suite includes, how to use it step-by-step, and which resources to use in which order. Start here if you are new to this process.
For: people with CADASIL, family members, carers, and support coordinators
Evidence Builder — Prep Tool (CADASIL)
A detailed worksheet to organise how CADASIL affects each area of daily life — mobility, communication, social interaction, learning, self-care, and self-management. Use your notes to complete the official NDIS forms and share with your treating professionals.
For: people with CADASIL and their carers or support coordinators
Functional Impact Snapshot (1 page — start here if energy is low)
A concise 1-page summary of your daily functioning. The best starting point if you only have limited energy, or if you want to give clinicians a quick reference when writing their evidence.
For: people with CADASIL and their carers or support coordinators
Evidence Checklist
A checklist of the documents commonly used to support an NDIS Access Request for CADASIL. Use this alongside the Prep Tool (2A) when gathering supporting evidence. Most people will not have every item — attach what you have.
For: people with CADASIL and their carers or support coordinators
Clinician Handover Sheet
A concise reference sheet for any treating professional completing the Supporting Evidence Form, Access Request Form (Section 2), or writing a supporting letter. Covers diagnosis, permanency, functional impacts, support needs, and variability.
For: your GP, neurologist, OT, or other treating professional
Medical Evidence Request Letter Templates
Ready-to-customise letter templates to request evidence from your treating professionals. Three separate templates, each tailored to the role of the clinician receiving it:
⬇ GP Letter ⬇ Neurologist / Geneticist ⬇ OT / FCA
For: people with CADASIL and their carers to customise and send to their treating team
Tips for Completing the Supporting Evidence Form
A quick prompt sheet for clinicians completing the NDIA Supporting Evidence Form for a patient with CADASIL. Covers permanency, functional impact, support needs, variability, and risks — with vague-vs-strong examples.
For: your GP, neurologist, OT, or other treating professional
If you have limited energy, begin with Resource 2B — Functional Impact Snapshot. It takes about 20 minutes and gives you a clear 1-page overview you can share with any clinician.
If you want the full picture first, download the Guide at the top of this section and follow the Quick Start steps on page 5.
If you have questions or need support, we’re here. hello@thememorynook.com.au
📊 CADASIL-Specific Trackers
Track symptoms unique to CADASIL (coming soon)
Specialised tracking tools designed specifically for CADASIL symptoms and management needs.
- Migraine Tracker – frequency, triggers, aura symptoms
- Stroke/TIA Log – document events and recovery
- Cognitive Symptom Tracker – monitor memory and processing changes
- Mood & Psychiatric Log – track emotional wellbeing
- Emergency Medical Info – CADASIL-specific details for first responders
Currently developing these specialised trackers based on community feedback.
Notify Me →🧬 Understanding CADASIL
Learn about CADASIL in plain language: what it is, how it affects daily life, and what support is available.
Read CADASIL information →👥 CADASIL Family & Carer Guide
A plain-language guide for families and carers navigating a CADASIL diagnosis together. Written for real people — not just clinicians. Includes sections on:
- What CADASIL is and how it’s inherited — in plain English
- Signs and symptoms to understand and watch for
- What new 2026 research findings mean for families
- Questions to ask your doctor (clickable accordion)
- An interactive carer wellbeing checklist
- Support links and Australian community resources
👨⚕️ For Healthcare Providers
Clinical information and guidance for medical professionals supporting CADASIL patients.
(Resources in development)
Why CADASIL-specific resources?
CADASIL is rare and often misunderstood. Standard health trackers don’t capture the complexity of living with this condition — the invisible symptoms, the unpredictability, the cognitive changes that are hard to explain. These resources are designed specifically for the CADASIL experience, created with input from the community.
Common questions
Do I need to sign up or give my email to download anything?
To download our resources, we ask for your name and email address. This helps us keep improving these tools and lets us tell you when we add something new. We’ll never spam you or share your details — see our Privacy Policy for exactly how we use it.
How do these resources help with my NDIS application?
The CADASIL Evidence Builder suite is built specifically around the NDIS Access Request process — from a plain-language guide, through worksheets that turn your daily experience into the evidence NDIS asks for, to letter templates for your treating team.
I don’t have CADASIL — can I still use the wellness trackers?
Yes. The Wellness Resources tab (medication tracker, daily planner, mood log, and more) is designed for anyone living with memory changes or dementia, and for the families and carers supporting them.
Are these official NDIS documents?
No — these are community support tools, not official NDIA/NDIS forms. Always confirm current requirements at ndis.gov.au.
Need help?
Not sure where to start? Here’s what we recommend:
Applying for NDIS with CADASIL?
Start with the CADASIL Resources tab above.
Managing daily health and routines?
Explore the Wellness Resources tab above.
Want to learn about CADASIL first?
Visit our CADASIL information page.