Orientation
What month is it?
Did you get it right?
you wear this to hold up your pants, it has a buckle and can get looser if you eat too many sweets!
a belt
What do you need to do before you stand up from your wheelchair?
1. make sure your brakes are locked. (where are your brakes?)
2. Make sure someone is with you in case you need help.
What are some strategies I can use to help me remember new information?
W.R.A.P.
Write it down
Repetition
Association
Picture it (visualization)
Put these steps in order....
__rinse your toothbrush
__take the cap off the toothpaste
__brush your teeth
__put toothpaste on the toothbrush
1. take the cap off the toothpaste
2. put toothpaste on the toothbrush
3. brush your teeth
4. rinse your toothbrush
What year is it?
2025
Clock
How do I get assistance when I am in my room?
Use the call bell. Push the button on the end of the call bell cord and someone will come to assist you. It's important to be patient and wait for help to arrive before getting up.
What is your room number? What strategy can you use to help you remember it?
Did you get it right? To better remember your room number you can write it down or repeat it back to yourself frequently.
what are the steps in putting on your shoes and socks?
1. put your socks on
2. put your shoes on
3. Tie your shoes
What day of the week is today?
Did you get it right :)
something you wear that helps with your vision
glassess
Try to make trips to the bathroom before it is urgent. For example, make a habit of going to the bathroom after every meal and before you leave your room.
What is the name of the person to your right?
Did you get it right? :0)
Put these steps in order...
__Make sure it's not too hot and enjoy
__Pour your coffee
__Add cream & sugar
__Stir coffee
1. Pour your coffee
2. Add cream & sugar
3. Stir coffee
4. Make sure it's not too hot and enjoy
What is your room number?
Did you get it right :0)
a hot drink, some people like cream or sugar in it
Coffee
What is a reacher and what is it used for?
A reacher is a device that I can use to pick things up that are out of reach. I can use it instead of reaching or bending over to pick things up. This will decrease risk for falls.
How can you use these strategies in your everyday life?
write it down- appointments, activities, family plans
repetition- names, room number, important information from your doctor
association- great for names
picture it- great for remembering a story or an upcoming event
Put these steps in order....
__ Place your hands on the arm rests and push up.
__ Place your hands on your walker and stand up straight.
__ Make sure your brakes are locked.
__ Make sure someone is there to assist.
1. Make sure someone is there to assist.
2. Make sure your brakes are locked.
3. Place your hands on the arm rests and push up.
4. Place your hands on your walker and stand up straight.
What is the name of this facility?
Oak Grove Health and Rehab
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what you use to get your nurse's assistance when you are in your room, there is a cord connected to the wall with a button on the end. When you hit the button someone will come to see what you need
Call bell
When should I use my call bell?
Anytime I want to get up out of bed or my wheelchair, if I need help getting to the bathroom, if I need help changing clothes. Any time I need help at all, I can ring my call bell and someone will come to assist.
Can you remember the names of all the members of the group?
Did you get them all? ;0)
What are the steps to make a PB&J?
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1. Get 2 slices of bread, PeanutButter and jelly.
2. Spread PeanutButter on 1 slice of bread.
3. Spread jelly on the other slice of bread.
4. Put the 2 pieces of bread together, cut in half and enjoy!