Medication Management
You can't remember if you took your morning pill and it's almost noon. What do you do?
Check pill organizer or medication schedule, confirm with your caretaker/spouse, take the correct dose.
You need to call the pharmacy but you can't remember the prescription name. What do you do?
Check written schedule or pill bottle, ask caregiver/spouse for help, clearly communicate info to the pharmacy
You realize you forgot to eat breakfast and therapy is starting soon. What's the next step?
Eat a quick snack, notify staff, adjust your schedule
You smell smoke from the kitchen but are unsure if it's a real fire. What do you do?
Stop what you're doing, assess safety, turn off appliance if possible, notify caregiver/family.
You can't remember the steps to finding your favorite news channel.
You accidentally drop a pill on the floor and don't know if it's safe to take.
Dispose of pill safely, take next scheduled dose, update your caretaker/spouse
You want to schedule a follow-up appointment but the office is busy. How do you problem solve?
Leave callback info, write down appointment, ask caregiver for assistance if needed.
You planned to shower before therapy but need help with dressing. What do you do?
Ask staff/caregiver for help, prioritize safety, adjust timing of therapy
You notice a wet floor in the bathroom. How do you prevent a fall?
Ask for assistance, use your walker for support, mark hazard, clean up if safe.
You forgot what day it is and have multiple appointments. What can you do?
Check calendar, ask caregiver/family, write down priorities.
Your medications have changed since your last discharge. What's the safest way to organize them?
Update your pill organizer, review schedule, check with caretaker/spouse, double check new instructions.
You need to tell your family member you are confused about your discharge instructions. How do you communicate clearly?
Use simple statements, describe the problem step by step, ask for clarification, write down the instructions.
You need to make a list of tasks to complete before going home. What's a strategy to remember them?
Use a checklist, calendar, visual reminders, ask your caregiver for help.
You are cooking dinner and a pan is smoking. What is the correct problem solving step?
Turn off heat, remove pan safely, ventilate area, inform caregivers/family if needed.
You are frustrated because a task takes longer than before. How can you manage the situation?
Pause, use positive self-talk ask for help, use your compensatory strategies.