Try: Help the cr write down a list of all medications and the time they need to be taken write down on the list when you will be available to help with the medications and when you are not available label all the pill containers accordingly help the cr set an alarm that corresponds with the times when you will not be around to help with the medications make sure the alarm is not set too loud so it doesn’t frighten the cr when it goes off

Materials: Notebook alarm labeled pill containers

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

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Keywords: Forgetful forgot recollect memory absent mindedness prescription pills

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Try: Encourage the Care recipient (cr) with a forgetfulness problem to make a habit of playing word games on a daily basis to improve brain function the cr can find word puzzles in the daily newspaper and in the supermarket playing these games on a daily basis for at least one hour at a time may help improve memory function

Materials: Pen and pencil word games cross-word puzzles trivia fill-in-the-blank

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Social, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

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Keywords: Forgetful forgot recollect memory absent mindedness

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Try: Most forgetting happens soon after learning new

Materials: Notebook and pen

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: Encourage the cr to write down an important name as soon as he or she hears it the cr should also write a short description of that person to jog the memory for example nancy – caregiver – blonde hair – blue eyes encourage the cr to keep the notebook in a convenient place where it can be referred to as needed for example next to the phone or the cr cr’s usual resting spot information

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Keywords: Forgetful forgot recollect memory absent mindedness

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Try: Have the Care recipient (cr) try the following to improve or maintain his muscles joints vision and hearing muscles joints have the cr visit his physician if arthritis affects his driving if possible the cr should exercise to keep muscle fitness the cr should try to drive a car that is easier for older individuals automatic transmission power steering large mirrors _____ vision vision is key to driving make sure the cr has regular visits to the eye doctor encourage the cr to reduce night travel if he has difficulty with vision if the cr is required to drive with glasses remind him that it is illegal to drive without glasses hearing as with vision have the cr visit a hearing doctor to determine his needs hearing aids are helpful and necessary when driving adapted from agingcare com

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Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical

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Keywords: Medical driving

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Try: Try to ask open-ended questions giving the cr time to respond often he or she may not respond but still try to interact with the cr offer

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

Information: To the cr on his or her condition remind the cr that it is only information and that he or she will ultimately make any decisions remind the cr that his or her medical condition was diagnosed by one or more physicians also remind the cr that the treatment is for his or her benefit if posible get the family members involved in helping with the cr cr’s denial issue try to remain patient with the cr often individuals in denial will show frustration and even anger this can be focused at anyone especially a caregiver information

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Keywords: Denial mental emotional

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Try: Most forgetting happens soon after learning new

Materials: Notebook and pen

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: Encourage the cr to write down an important name as soon as he or she hears it the cr should also write a short description of that person to jog the memory for example nancy – caregiver – blonde hair – blue eyes the cr should be encouraged to keep the notebook in a convenient place where it can be referred to as needed for example next to the phone or the cr cr’s usual resting spot information

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Keywords: Forgetful forgot recollect memory absent mindedness

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Try: The cg should help the cr write down a list of all medications and the time they need to be taken the cg should write down on the list when he or she will be available to help with the medications and when not available label all the pill containers accordingly the cr should set an alarm corresponding to the time when the caregiver will be unable to help with the medication make sure the alarm is not set too loud so it doesn’t frighten the cr when it goes off

Materials: Notebook alarm labeled pill containers

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Forgetful forgot recollect memory absent mindedness prescription pills

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

Try: The Care recipient (cr) with a forgetfulness problem should make a habit of playing word games on a daily basis to improve brain function the cr can find word puzzles in the daily newspaper and in the supermarket playing these games on a daily basis for at least one hour at a time may help improve memory function

Materials: Pen and pencil word games cross-word puzzles trivia fill-in-the-blank

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Social, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

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References: n/a

Keywords: Forgetful forgot recollect memory absent mindedness

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Try: Discuss the wii with the Care recipient (cr) see if he is familiar with the gaming system if the facility the cr lives at has a wii have the cr watch someone playing the system suggest games that can be played with limited mobility for example tennis and bowling can be played by cr’s in wheelchairs or standing still all that is needed is the some upper body mobility the cr’s may reminisce of times when they used to play the actual game in the past this can stimulate mental activity as well if the cr is a member of community or has regular visits with friends suggest organizing a tournament or some regularly scheduled competition

Materials: Television nintendo wii

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Social

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Keywords: Mental activity physical activity social

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Try: Discuss the internet with the cr and gauge if he has used it in the past and his comfort level if the cr is somewhat interested highlight the potential uses of the internet use the internet to read news or magazine stories communicate with friends and family members or look at old family pictures sent through email listen to the cr’s favorite music from the past if the cr wants to use the internet have them watch you while you open a browser and visit a few websites have the cr try to navigate a few websites remain patient as new uses may be uncomfortable with navigation

Materials: Computer internet

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical

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Keywords: Computer internet mental health

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