Try: Try creating a home environment that is simple orderly and predictable yet also allows freedom of movement the more variability in cr cr’s surroundings the more likely it is that he she will become confused and disoriented try modifying one room or a portion of a room to fit the needs of cr as an orientation area this helps create simplicity and order in the home environment this orientation area should be centrally located and easily accessible items essential to cr for daily living activities such as eyeglasses keys and writing accessories might be placed in this area thus the orientation area can serve as a focal location in which cr can find orientation clues specific

Materials: Pen paper tape adhesive labels calendar small chalkboard marker board digital clock small bulletin board

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Information: And items needed in the course of a day try putting a clock perhaps digital a calendar and a bulletin board or slate in the room to provide a means for keeping track of the time and important messages try using a daily schedule of activities for cr and his her family members post it in the room to help cr remember what appointments or activities are scheduled and where family members are at all times try putting labeled pictures of family members close friends or pets in cr’s special area room to help him her associate names with faces such as brother john ; our cat sigmund this may also help cr stay connected and tuned in to his her life try labeling drawers closets or rooms in other parts of cr’s home to create structure and help keep cr oriented as to what and where things are this may decrease his her confusion try to avoid changing the arrangement of furniture color schemes or anything else that will reduce familiarity of the surroundings try to make sure that frequently used areas such as the bathroom and hallways are well lit at night try to keep the bedroom located as close to the bathroom as possible and have conspicuous cues directing cr to the bathroom for example you might try putting a sign on the bathroom door that says bathroom

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