Tokie - Mascot Test

This page shows all mascot images as well as the admonition styles for reference. Check that all the images have a transparent background and do not have excessive padding around the drawing. Note that the images have a dashed blue border around them so you can clearly see the padding.

Image Tests

1. Welcome
2. Thinking
3. Tip
4. Warning
5. Encouraging
6. Celebration
7. Neutral

Admonition Tests

Tokie Welcomes You!

Welcome! I'm Tokie, your guide through this textbook on dementia and cognitive health. Whether you're a caregiver, family member, or healthcare professional, we'll explore this important topic together with compassion and clarity. Use this admonition at the start of every chapter to preview what the reader will learn and set a warm, approachable tone.

Key Insight

Use this admonition when introducing a core concept that connects multiple ideas — for example, explaining how amyloid plaques and tau tangles relate to different types of dementia, or how neuroplasticity offers hope even after cognitive decline begins. Aim for 2-3 per chapter, placed where the reader needs to pause and absorb a fundamental idea before moving on.

Tokie's Tip

Use this admonition for practical, actionable advice that caregivers and families can apply immediately. Examples include communication strategies ("use short, simple sentences"), daily routine suggestions, medication reminders, or tips for navigating doctor visits. These should feel like friendly guidance from someone who has been there before.

Common Mistake

Use this admonition to flag misconceptions, safety risks, or common errors. Examples: confusing normal aging with dementia symptoms, assuming all memory loss is Alzheimer's, giving medications without consulting a doctor, or leaving safety hazards in the home. Keep the tone caring rather than alarming — the goal is to protect, not frighten.

You've Got This!

Use this admonition when the content is emotionally difficult or medically complex — topics like end-of-life planning, legal guardianship, caregiver burnout, or understanding brain scan results. Acknowledge the difficulty and reassure the reader that struggling with this material is normal. This is especially important in chapters on grief, behavioral changes, and advanced-stage care.

Excellent Work!

Use this admonition at the end of major sections or chapters to celebrate the reader's progress. Summarize what they've accomplished — for example, "You now understand the three main types of dementia and how they differ." This reinforces learning and motivates the reader to continue. Limit to once per chapter, at the end.

A Note from Tokie

Use this admonition for general sidebars, context, or background information that doesn't fit the other categories. Examples: explaining why a topic is included in the textbook, providing historical context about dementia research, or noting that terminology varies across countries and medical traditions. This is the default when no specific emotional tone is needed.

Usage Guidelines

Admonition	When to Use	Frequency
mascot-welcome	Chapter openings, section introductions	Once per chapter (at start)
mascot-thinking	Core concepts, connections between ideas	2-3 per chapter
mascot-tip	Practical caregiver/family advice	As needed
mascot-warning	Misconceptions, safety risks, common errors	As needed
mascot-encourage	Emotionally heavy or complex medical content	Where readers may struggle
mascot-celebration	Chapter endings, milestone achievements	Once per chapter (at end)
mascot-neutral	General notes, context, background	As needed

Restraint: Do not use more than 5-6 mascot admonitions per chapter. Do not place them back-to-back.