Try: Suggest that cr sit or lie down in a comfortable position and close his her eyes allow the mind to drift a few seconds go with it wherever it goes wiggle fingers and toes then hands and feet ankles and wrists loosen tight clothes belts ties sway head from side to side gently gently now cr has prepared him herself to relax physically and psychologically now concentrate still with eyes closed on some one pleasant thing cr really wants to think about; maybe it is a place cr has visited in the past or his her dream place of his her own imagination it might be the seashore or high on a hill or in a field of grass and flowers become totally immersed in the place smell the smells cr can best remember see the sights it offers hear the sounds feel it whether it be water or sand or soil or snow fully realize this place or situation cr is in if it is on the sandy beach sift fingers through the warm sand and smell it hold the sand to the cheek smell the salt of the sea search the skyline for gulls and terns and low clouds in the distance the body is totally weightless cr is totally in control of this scene it is so relaxing and pleasant and beautiful cr is breathing slowly peacefully this is cr’s place and no one can take it from him her after cr hs sufficiently experienced his her peaceful imaging whenever cr has a chance suggest he she eturn to his her special place close eyes again tune in relive those these special few moments in the world of cr’s choosing where everything is perfect and everything is cr’s this relaxation exercise can benefit cr all day check the local library or book store for books audio tapes videotapes or films on relaxing and managing stress

Materials: n/a

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 services of the san diego county mental health services no date available at www acsu buffalo edu

Keywords: Relaxation techniques relaxation exercises managing stress

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

Try: Help cr get his her house in order this entails a will funeral arrangements burial plot etc attempt to have cr and family involved discuss the situation

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Spiritual

Information: n/a

References: caregiver’s handbook by the caregiver education and support services seniors counseling and training case management services of the san diego county mental health services no date available at www acsu buffalo edu

Keywords: Death dying spirituality faith suicide prevention

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

Try: Help or encourage cr to do a life script whereby he she writes all the good things done for others all accomplishments etc then discuss with cr that had he she not been there to do what he she did at that time no one else would have and society would have been the worse for it so he she did make a difference help cr understand that truly no person is an island

Materials: Pen and paper

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Personal, Social, Spiritual

Information: n/a

References: caregiver’s handbook by the caregiver education and support services seniors counseling and training case management services of the san diego county mental health services no date available at www acsu buffalo edu

Keywords: Death dying spirituality faith depression depressed worthlessness worthless suicide self worth self concept meaningless meaningful self esteem

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

Try: Encourage socializing with friends and relatives through visits phone calls or letters arrange fun times such as parties or outings help start new hobbies or revive old ones encourage cr to listen talk and share feelings give cr privacy in all of his her affairs treat cr with respect not as a little child unable to think for him herself encourage movement and exercise help cr find ways to be as useful as possible strive to keep the lines of communication open

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Social

Information: n/a

References: caregiver’s handbook by the caregiver education and support services seniors counseling and training case management services of the san diego county mental health services no date available at www acsu buffalo edu

Keywords: Depression depressed communication emotional well being mental health self respect privacy decision making independence

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

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: Baking supplies computer internet access

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 services of the san diego county mental health services no date available at www acsu buffalo edu

Keywords: Fun activities bored hobbies socializing volunteering

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

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 the caregiver education and support services seniors counseling and training case management services of the san diego county mental health services no date available at www acsu buffalo edu

Keywords: Death dying spirituality faith suicide prevention

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

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 that medicine is being taken regularly confused or forgetful crs must have assistance with their medications encourage consumption of nutritious foods encourage movement and or exercise as this will increase circulation of the blood and help improve bodily functions including the ability to think

Materials: Marker and paper large labels words or pictures

Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, 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: n/a

References: caregiver’s handbook by the caregiver education and support services seniors counseling and training case management services of the san diego county mental health services no date available at www acsu buffalo edu

Keywords: Confused forgetful forgets medication management exercise reminders memory loss

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

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: n/a

References: caregiver’s handbook by the caregiver education and support services seniors counseling and training case management services of the san diego county mental health services no date available at www acsu buffalo edu

Keywords: Fun activities bored hobbies socializing volunteering

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

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 crossword artwork supplies for doing calligraphy painting drawing bound book of blank paper soothing music

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 services of the san diego county mental health services no date available at www acsu buffalo edu

Keywords: Fun activities bored hobbies socializing volunteering

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

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 services of the san diego county mental health services no date available at www acsu buffalo edu

Keywords: Fun activities bored hobbies socializing volunteering

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