Try: Factors to consider when planning the day for a Care recipient (cr) with memory loss what activities work best which don’t why keep in mind that the success of an activity can vary from day-to-day are there times when there is too much going on or too little to do are spontaneous activities enjoyable and easily completed don’t be concerned about filling every minute with an activity the cr with memory loss needs a balance of activity and rest and may need more frequent breaks and varied tasks daily plan example for early-to middle-stages of the memory loss morning —- wash brush teeth get dressed prepare and eat breakfast have coffee make conversation discuss the newspaper try a craft project reminisce about old photos take a break have some quiet time do some chores together take a walk play an active game afternoon —- prepare and eat lunch read mail wash dishes listen to music do crossword puzzles watch tv do some gardening take a walk visit a friend take a short break or nap evening —- prepare and eat dinner clean up the kitchen reminisce over coffee and dessert play cards watch a movie give a massage take a bath get ready for bed read a book in general if the cr seems bored distracted or irritable it may be time to introduce another activity or to take time out for rest the type of activity and how well it it’s completed are not as important as the joy and sense of accomplishment the cr gets from doing it information references adapted from www alz org "creating a daily plan" by staff writer no date

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Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory

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