Try: Help the cr get at least eight hours of sleep each night ensure the quality of sleep is sufficient ask the cr if he or she feels refreshed and replenished after a long night night’s sleep if not discuss and research ways to get a better night night’s sleep if the cr cannot get a full eight hours sleep each night suggest a one to two hour nap during the day keep in mind that too much daytime sleep will affect the cr cr’s ability to sleep well at night encourage the cr to have quiet time each day with little stimulation or interruptions meditation and prayer can help remove strenuous thoughts and anxiety from the cr cr’s consciousness

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Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Spiritual

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Keywords: Concentration tired sleep issues anxiety prayer spirituality

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Try: Use different words if cr doesn’t understand what was said the first time for example if cr is asked whether he is hungry and cr doesn’t respond try saying dinner is ready now let let’s eat try not to say don’t you remember or i told you

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Verbal Communication, So-So Verbal Comm, Poor Verbal Comm, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: Go over any natural supplements or herbs you are taking with your healthcare provider to prevent any interactions

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Communication can’t find the right words doesn’t understand talking memory loss cognitive impairment doesn’t understand

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Try: Create a distraction-free environment for the cr remove all visual and auditory distractions encourage the cr to gather up all of the materials and tools needed before beginning to work on a specific task or project encourage the cr to work one task at a time setup a system or routine for the cr to be productive create a list of small tasks to tackle in order to accomplish the larger goal at hand as the tasks are completed cross them off the list so the cr can visualize the forward momentum toward reaching the final goal

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Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Social, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

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Keywords: Concentration activities goals

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Try: Set up guidelines concerning the following do not let strangers come in the house and use your telephone or bathroom do not keep cash or jewelry lying around the house ask for proper id when service people come to the door install deadbolts and peepholes never open the door automatically do not leave a hide-a-key outside your home when leaving the house lock the doors and leave a light radio or tv on keep your doors locked

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Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Maintenance, Personal, Social

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References: Adapted from information found in the book the complete eldercare planner by joy loverde

Keywords: Burglary emergency safety

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Try: Ask questions that require a yes or no answer for example try saying are you tired instead of how do you feel

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Verbal Communication, So-So Verbal Comm, Poor Verbal Comm, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: With the responsible personwho will assume care if regular cg is absent

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Communication can’t find the right words talking memory loss cognitive impairment doesn’t understand frustration

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Try: Limit the number of choices for example try saying would you like a hamburger or chicken for dinner instead of what would you like for dinner

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Verbal Communication, So-So Verbal Comm, Poor Verbal Comm, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: With the responsible personwho will assume care if regular cg is absent

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Communication can’t find the right words talking memory loss cognitive impairment doesn’t understand frustration upset

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Try: Make eye contact to get cr’s attention and call cr by name be aware of voice tome and how loud voice is and body language body language is the message sent by the way a person holds his body for example if a person stands with his arms folded very tightly he may send a message that he is tense or angry be open to cr’s concerns even if he is hard to understand this helps cr feel better about himself use other methods besides speaking to help cr such as gentle touching to guide him try distracting cr if communication creates problems for example offer a fun activity such as a snack or a walk around the neighborhood

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Verbal Communication, So-So Verbal Comm, Poor Verbal Comm, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: With the responsible personwho will assume care if regular cg is absent

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Communication cognitive impairment connecting relationships bonding talking memory loss

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Try: Be open to cr cr’s concerns even if they are hard to understand let cr make some decisions and stay involved

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Verbal Communication, So-So Verbal Comm, Poor Verbal Comm, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: With the responsible personwho will assume care if regular cg is absent

References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov

Keywords: Communication cognitive impairment decision making connecting relationships bonding talking memory loss

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Try: Keep all toxic materials such as paint fertilizers gasoline or cleaning supplies out of view either put them in a high dry place or lock them in a cabinet

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware

Information: Social interaction is extremely important for an elderly cr when people share laughter it can help create a personal bond with others and remove any sense of personal isolation

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Garage shed toxic materials paint fertilizers gasoline cleaning supplies

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Try: Keep all potentially dangerous items such as tools tackle machines and sporting equipment either locked away in cabinets or in appropriate boxes cases

Materials: Boxes tool cases with locks locking tool cabinet

Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware

Information: Social interaction is extremely important for an elderly cr when people share laughter it can help create a personal bond with others and remove any sense of personal isolation

References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at

Keywords: Garage shed tools wandering s

*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed