Episode 2: Ways to Help a Person with Cognitive Limitations be Independent in Everyday Activities The Northland Caregiver

Introduction to cognitive function abilities [00:01 – 4:04]
Mac & Cheese example to help modify cues & environment to best promote task completion [4:05 – 6:32]
Introduction to Activities of Daily Living [7:00 – 8:32]
How to best manage the early stages of cognitive loss [8:33 – 13:04]
How to best manage the middle stages of cognitive loss [13:05 – 16:45]
How to best manage the late stages of cognitive loss [16:46 – 19:57]
Question from a local caregiver [19:58 – 22:00]
Additional Resources [22:01 – 22:48]

o   https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/tips-coping-sundowning

o   https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert-answers/sundowning/faq-20058511

o   https://www.caregiver.org/resource/caregivers-guide-understanding-dementia-behaviors/?via=caregiver-resources,caring-for-another,behavior-management-strategies

o   www.duluthagingsupport.org/resources

o   https://duluthagingsupport.org/resource-category/caregiver-support/

o   https://duluthagingsupport.org/resource-category/dementia-information/

o   https://agewellarrowhead.org/

o   http://dementiafriendlyduluth.org/

o   https://positivedementiapaths.com/


Sign off [23:30-24:19]