Memory Care
Family members of those who suffer from memory loss can provide support through reality orientation, such as supplying familiar music, objects, or photos, to help the person stay oriented. If the person is on medication, a medication schedule should be written down so the person does not have to rely on memory.[1] Brain fitness exercises and memory games can also help the brain stay sharp well into old age.2
For people whose basic needs cannot be met in any other way or whose safety or nutrition is in jeopardy as a result of memory loss, extended care facilities, such as nursing homes, should be considered.1
For More Information
For more in-depth information on memory, read Human Memory and Memory Loss in our Elder Health Guides section.
References
1. MedlinePlus. (November 13, 2008) Memory Loss. Retrieved July 6, 2009, from http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003257.htm.
2. BrainPower. (n.d.) Brain Fitness--15 Minutes of Brain Fitness Exercises. Retrieved July 6, 2009, from http://www.brainpower.org/brain-fitness/brain-fitness-exercises.html.
