Memory Treatment

Question 1

Compensatory Memory Books

Answer 1

Sohlberg & Mateer

Requires systematic training (3 stages)

1) Acquisition
2) Application
3) Adaptation

Question 2

What you could include in a memory book

Answer 2

1) Orientation
2) Memory Log
3) Calendar
4) Things to do
5) Transportation
6) Feelings
7) Names
8) Today at work

Question 3

Possible memory recommendations

Answer 3

____ should utilize a planner to keep track of all his/her daily activities. This not only aids in remembering important events, but also helps in planning and organization.

___ should learn strategies to take notes as a memory aid, as he/she listens to instructions, watches movies or TV shows, reads passages that will be discussed later

Question 4

External cueing/environmental compensations for memory

Answer 4

Portable voice organizer
NeuroPage (portable paging system) - good for when to take medications, daily orientation tasks (get up), daily household activities