Try: Better time management can help with loneliness ask the cr to create a list of enjoyable things to do or tasks that need to be completed for example the cr could put together a picture book or scrap book with mementos that will trigger memories of loved ones the cr could maintain a list of important tasks such as getthing the car serviced and meeting with the accountant to get the income taxes done ask the cr to update the list as the activities and tasks are completed so that he or she can see the progress that has been made ask the cr to put all of the activities and tasks on his or her calendar this will establish goals and timelines for getting tasks done this also will provide a visual cue for the cr to look at to stay on task and be on time for planned activities the cr may realize that there are many things planned for each day that will keep him or her busy and help prevent lonliness

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Categories: Emotional Psychological, Personal, Social

Information: Some cr’s cope with loneliness by relying on memories or thoughts of loved ones loneliness can increase when the cr does not have sufficient physical or mental activities to keep busy

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Keywords: Activities boredom loneliness time management

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

Try: Avoid excessive noise in the home such as having the stereo and the tv on at the same time

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Hearing, So-So Hearing, Poor Hearing, 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: And instruction

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

Keywords: Hearing noise noisy tv radio stereo excessive noise

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

Try: Be sensitive to the amount of noise outside the home and close windows or doors if necessary

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Hearing, So-So Hearing, Poor Hearing, 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: And instruction

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

Keywords: Hearing noise noisy excessive noise agitated irritable irritated

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

Try: If cr wears a hearing aid check the batteries and functioning frequently

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Hearing, So-So Hearing, Poor Hearing, 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: And instruction

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

Keywords: Noise sounds hearing aid agitated irritable upset hearing

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

Try: Consider having a more intimate gathering with only a few people in the home

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Social, 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: As a precaution should he or she become lost keep extra photos on hand

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

Keywords: Large gatherings weddings family reunions picnics anxiety

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

Try: Prepare cr ahead of time try to have a space available where she can rest be alone or spend some time with a smaller number of people if needed

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Social, 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: As a precaution should he or she become lost keep extra photos on hand

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

Keywords: Large gatherings weddings family reunions picnics anxiety

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

Try: Think about having friends and family visit in small groups rather than all at once

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Social, 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: As a precaution should he or she become lost keep extra photos on hand

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

Keywords: Large gatherings weddings family reunions picnics anxiety

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

Try: Consider simplifying the holidays around the home and remember that the care giver cg already may have more responsibilities than in previous years for example rather than cooking an elaborate dinner at thanksgiving or christmas invite family and friends for a potluck dinner

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Social, 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: As a precaution should he or she become lost keep extra photos on hand

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

Keywords: Holidays christmas thanksgiving large gatherings anxious anxiety confused confusion

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

Try: Instead of elaborate decorations consider choosing a few select items to celebrate holidays make sure holiday decorations do not significantly alter the environment which might confuse cr

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Social, 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: As a precaution should he or she become lost keep extra photos on hand

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

Keywords: Holidays christmas thanksgiving large gatherings anxious anxiety confused confusion

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

Try: Avoid violent or disturbing television programs cr may believe a story is real

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Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: As a precaution should he or she become lost keep extra photos on hand

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

Keywords: Confused confusing confusion delusions illusions

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