If you're caring for a loved one who is cognitively impaired, this hour is for you. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne this hour to talk about ways of adjusting the home environment to improve the quality of life for those who face cognitive challenges.

Environment plays a major role in daily success, especially as symptoms progress. Adding lavender and vanilla through diffusers can provide a calming effect, reducing stress. It helps to set lights lower after dinnertime. Colors have a huge affect as well. 

Communicate with more of a soothing tone of view, and use calmer body language. Avoid jargon, and speak one step at a time. If you want to maximize what they can do, rather than toss out lots of instructions, because the brain is processing more slowly, give them one instruction at a time, and give them time to process it. Simple tweaks can help. For instance, avoid asking they want to take a shower, because they can say no. Instead, say "It's time to take a shower, let's go take a shower."

Get a free guide for cognitive impairment strategies at https://www.seniorhealthandwellness.org/freeguide.

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* Shawn Weiss: https://answersforelders.com/shawn-weiss/
* Senior Health and Wellness website: https://www.seniorhealthandwellness.org/

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If you're caring for a loved one who is cognitively impaired, this hour is for you. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne this hour to talk about ways of adjusting the home environment to improve the quality of life for those who face cognitive challenges.
Environment plays a major role in daily success, especially as symptoms progress. Adding lavender and vanilla through diffusers can provide a calming effect, reducing stress. It helps to set lights lower after dinnertime. Colors have a huge affect as well. 
Communicate with more of a soothing tone of view, and use calmer body language. Avoid jargon, and speak one step at a time. If you want to maximize what they can do, rather than toss out lots of instructions, because the brain is processing more slowly, give them one instruction at a time, and give them time to process it. Simple tweaks can help. For instance, avoid asking they want to take a shower, because they can say no. Instead, say "It's time to take a shower, let's go take a shower."
Get a <a href="https://www.seniorhealthandwellness.org/freeguide">free guide for cognitive impairment strategies</a> at https://www.seniorhealthandwellness.org/freeguide.
Learn more: * <a href="https://answersforelders.com/shawn-weiss/">Shawn Weiss</a>: https://answersforelders.com/shawn-weiss/ * <a href="https://www.seniorhealthandwellness.org/">Senior Health and Wellness</a> website: https://www.seniorhealthandwellness.org/
Hear more podcasts about: * <a href="https://answersforelders.com/tag/aging-in-place/">Aging in place</a>: https://answersforelders.com/tag/aging-in-place/ * <a href="https://answersforelders.com/tag/dementia/">Dementia</a>: https://answersforelders.com/tag/dementia/
Answers for Elders is part of the <a href="https://www.seniorresource.com/">Senior Resource Network</a>: https://www.seniorresource.com/ Check out our affiliate podcast <a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/">Alzheimer’s Speaks</a>: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/

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Answers for Elders is the North Star in Navigating Senior Care.  Our content is designed to Empower Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging.
Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist seniors, caregivers and their families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health &amp; Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money &amp; Law.

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