Try: Explain things in more than one way or restate things using simple words look at cr’s facial expressions or gestures to see if he or she understands what is being said or asked write tasks down with step by step instructions demonstrate tasks to cr make a diagram of how to complete tasks ask cr if he or she understands and then watch to see if they do when they perform a task do tasks along side of the cr break down daily schedule so that only a few tasks need to be done each hour

Materials: Index cards pencil pen

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Communication

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Try: # encourage the cr to participate in an activity with the caregiver (cg) # redirect the cr to the present frequently by using calendar and planned activities # ask the cr about activities he or she did today # read current events or the daily newspaper to the cr # distract the cr from yesterdays by discussing events of today # reward the cr when he or she has participated with present day discussions or activities by allowing him or her to talk about fond memories

Materials: # news paper # books # television news # calendar

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual

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Try: # tell the cr that the caregiver (cg) respects his or her privacy and expect the same # leave the room when cr exposes him or herself # calmly explain to the cr that the cg will wait outside the room house until he or she gets dressed # don’t get upset or act surprised # remind the cr that if this continues the cg will need to come back another time # tell cr that cg services will stop if his or her behavior continues # tell the cr that his or her behavior upsets other people and they may stop coming over to visit # reassure the cr that as long as he or she acts appropriate the cg is happy to provide support and companionship

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Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Sexuality Intimacy

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Try: # ask the cr to stop sit and think of appropriate choices to make right now # talk to the cr about how to put choices in a logical order # assist the cr in making a list of what he or she wants and needs # help the cr with creating a to do list # help the cr make a schedule of when to buy certain items or participate in certain activities # help the cr with scheduling shopping phone calls and social events # express to the cr that there is plenty of time to get things and see people # praise and reward the cr when he or she thinks before acting

Materials: # pad of paper # note cards

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological

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Try: # explain the purpose of the medication # discuss the benefits of the medications decreases pain makes cr feel better # remind cr that he or she is happier when symptoms are gone and meds help do that # change medication times to reduce side effects # use pill containers to help organize med times and to keep track of whether cr is taking meds

Materials: # pill scheduler container # note cards

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological

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Try: # make a list of daily activities with the cr # have cr check off activities when they are finished # if the cr repeats an activity try turning it into an activity that makes the cr feel useful # give the cr activities that are simple and require repeating the same order of actions # if the cr is constantly fidgeting with his or her hands provide socks to sort or knick knacks to clean # redirect the cr to an enjoyable activity playing cards dvd’s walking

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Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, So-So S T Memory

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Try: # place a daily to do list where the cr will find it bathroom mirror kitchen table # make a list of where supplies are stored bathroom closet kitchen cabinet etc # place list of where to return supplies outside of door or cabinet # label cabinets and drawers silverware plates recipes etc # to help the cr remember people assist him or her with making a folder containing pictures with the names of people on the back of the photo # make a list of the cr’s commonly usesd phone numbers by the phone # date and label stored food

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Categories: Cognitive Intellectual

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Try: # summarize cr’s statements # say to the cr if i understand you right you are saying that you _____ # assist the cr with writing out his or her thoughts and plans # remind cr of earlier ideas they had and assist him or her with writing them down # suggest that cr keep a small pad and pen with him or her so that they can jot down ideas or thoughts and refer to them later # use post-it notes to place reminders on bathroom mirror refrigerator front door any place where they will be visible throughout the day # assists the cr with using a daily planner to organize his or her days # remind the cr to check his or her idea note pad several times a day

Materials: # calendar # note pad or journal # pencil pen # post it notes

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual

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Try: # when communicating with cr keep background noise as quiet as possible # try re-wording a sentence rather than repeating it or saying it louder # summarize cr’s the feelings of frustration and reassure cr that the cg is there to help talk to the cr in a calm friendly tone # provide other ways that the cr could handle his or her frustration

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Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Communication

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Try: Try to start a conversation with the cr ask them how they are feeling ask them what they would like to do today suggest activities that cr can do with the caregiver tell the cr that you notice his or her lack of expression find pictures of the cr when he or she is showing emotion talk with the cr about the pictures and explain how expressive he or she looks check for lack of eye movements little voice tone changes slow speech or trouble speaking check medication bottles for side effect

Materials: Pictures of the cr paper pens

Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological

Information: Encourage the cr to start a journal to express his or her feelings information

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