UAB TBIMS In-home Cognitive Stimulation Guidebook June, 2020 | Page 48

� Use a print calendar or editable electronic calendar that can be looked at easily and as often as needed . o Add important events , such as appointments and birthdays , on the calendar . � Ask questions before showing the person the calendar , but allow the person to refer to the calendar if needed . o Ask if the person knows the day , date , month , and year it is . o Ask if the person knows what events are coming in the next several days .
� Repeat throughout the day .
Task : � Name the day , date , month , and year it is when asked you are asked about . � Name the upcoming events in the next several days you are asked about .
Level 4 Notes :
� Ask the person about past and future days and events on the calendar , and only refer to the calendar if needed . o Example : ask what the day and date will be tomorrow , next week , 5 days ago , how many days until a specific holiday , birthday , etc .
Task : � Name the day , date , month , or year you are asked about . � Name the time since or until the event you are asked about .
Level 5 Notes :
� Ask the person about past and future days and events not on the calendar . o Example : ask what was eaten for lunch , when did you go to the store , when did you see a movie , etc . o Ask about events that happened a few hours ago , a few weeks ago , months ago , or even years ago . o You might help the person develop a chronology of events in time . 0.360
Task : � Name the time when you did the event you are asked about .
Level 6 Notes :
� Ask the person to create and follow a personalized print calendar that the person can easily carry . o Add daily activities to be done .
Task : � Create and follow your daily calendar schedule .
Level 7 Notes :
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