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

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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