Try: Bake for self and others plan a potluck or brown-bag lunch at home tutor or visit with children and youth type for self and others participate in radio call-in shows learn to use a computer surf the internet for interesting things to read or learn about take a free internet course of interest Materials: […]

Try: A faith system may be of great help in overcoming this fear try to encourage cr to get involved in his her religious faith the subject of death is well covered and may be comforting to cr Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Spiritual Information: n/a References: caregiver’s handbook by […]

Try: Make changes in routines gradually be clear about reminders for appointments or meetings for example write simple directions in large clear print use large labels words or pictures on drawers and shelves to identify contents make sure clocks and calendars are clearly visible and mark off passing days this is useful for making certain […]

Try: Take correspondence courses play musical instruments start or re-arrange a family photo album volunteer at libraries hospitals museums schools retired senior volunteer program rsvp Materials: Sheet music photo album Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Personal, Social Information: n/a References: caregiver’s handbook by the caregiver education and support services seniors counseling and training case management […]

Try: Write favorite recipes on cards and share them with others read books magazines newspapers do puzzles jigsaw crossword try artwork calligraphy painting or drawing write or record memoirs poetry thoughts keep a joke book care for pets or plants listen to soothing music Materials: Pen and paper recipe cards books magazines newspapers puzzles jigsaw […]

Try: Sew or knit volunteer to be a foster grandparent become a pen pal volunteer to be a reader to children at an elementary school save stamps for collectors or start a stamp collection Materials: Sewing or knitting supplies pen and paper stamp collecting supplies children’s books Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Personal, Social Information: […]

Try: Check whether cr is too hot or too cold upon awakening internal thermostat may change with dementia provide adequate lighting during evening hours shadows glares or poor lighting may contribute to agitation and hallucinations have cr spend less time in bed try getting cr up earlier or keeping cr up later until tired Materials: […]