Try: Make sure cr has an id bracelet with the care giver’s cg phone number if he she walks alone

Materials: Id bracelet

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, Good L T Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, Good S T Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

Information: n/a

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: Exercise safety activities memory loss cognitive impairment sometimes forgets

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Try: Put signs near the oven toaster iron and other things that get hot the sign could say stop or don’t touch, very hot be sure the sign is not so close that it could catch on fire

Materials: Paer pen

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Touch, So-So Touch, Poor Touch

Information: n/a

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: Touch hot cold temperatures oven stove toaster

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Try: Use brightly colored signs or simple pictures to label the bathroom bedroom and kitchen

Materials: Brightly colored signs or simple pictures

Categories: Sage, Topic, 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: n/a

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: Confused doesn’t remember rooms memory loss cognitive impairment

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Try: Limit the size and number of mirrors in the home think about where to put them mirror images may confuse cr

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, 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: n/a

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: Confused mirror images odd behavior memory loss cognitive impairment

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Try: Make floors and walls different colors this creates contrast and makes it easier for the person to see

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

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: Vision visually impaired eye sight contrast home safety

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Try: Remove curtains and rugs with busy patterns that may confuse cr

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, 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: n/a

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: Confused memory loss rooms remember cognitive impairment

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Try: Mark the edges of steps with brightly colored tape so cr can see the steps as she goes up or down stairs

Materials: Brightly colored tape

Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision

Information: n/a

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: Falls stairs fell down stairs balance problem vision poor eye sight home safety

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Try: Use a fairly large circular plate with either a non-skid surface or place the plate on a non-skid placemat help the cr visualize where the food is on the plate by imagining that the plate is the dial on a clock place the meat at 3 00 the vegetables at 6 00 the potatoes or rice at 12 00 and possibly the bread or roll at 9 00 make sure that any food that needs cut up is done so beforehand place the glass or cup outside the perimeter of the plate at 2 00 and if there is a salad bowl or plate place that also outside the perimeter of the plate at 10 00 using this placement or something similar every day will help the visually impaired cr be able to still eat independently

Materials: n/a

Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware

Information: n/a

References: n/a

Keywords: Eating visually impaired

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Try: Be patient when cr has trouble finding the right words or putting feelings into words help cr find words to express thoughts and feelings for example mrs d cried after forgetting her garden club meeting she finally said i wish they stopped her daughter said you wish your friends had stopped by for you mrs d nodded and repeated some of the words then mrs d said i want to go her daughter said you want to go to the garden club meeting again mrs d nodded and repeated the words be careful not to put words in cr cr’s mouth or fill in the blanks too quickly

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, 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: Memory loss cognitive impairment communication frustration words

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Try: Take time to listen cr may want to talk about the changes he is noticing be as sensitive as possible don’t just correct cr every time he forgets something or says something odd try to understand that it it’s a struggle for cr to communicate

Materials: n/a

Categories: Sage, Topic, 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: 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: Memory loss cognitive impairment communication frustration

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