Impaired Memory Teaching Plan

General Objectives

Establish methods to help in remembering essential things when possible

Specific Objectives

Within 2 hours of the educator- learner interaction, the educator will be able to:

• Explain and elaborate the ways on how to have a healthy diet for healthy brain.

• Cite appropriate memory-retaining techniques and establish compensation strategies.

• Instruct client and family in associate-learning tasks, such as practice sessions recalling
personal information and reminiscing.

• Discuss on how to have an effective communication for older adults.

• Lists the benefits of social participation for the older adult`s mental health.

Within 2 hours of educator – learner interaction, the learner will be able to:

• Recall some tips on how to have a healthy diet for healthy brain.

• Verbalize memory-retaining techniques.

• Cite ways to have an effective communication.

• Verbalize the benefits of social participation for the older adult`s mental health.

Time & Topic Action Materials/References

Duration
Interactive Discussion
8:30 – 9:00
AM - Choosing Healthy Meals As
You Get Older  Powerpoint
(Within 30  Drink plenty of liquids Presentation
minutes ) Healthy Diet for Healthy Brain  Make eating a social  Laptop
event  Ballpen
 Plan healthy meals  Paper
 Know how much to eat  Pamphlet
 Vary your vegetables
 Use herbs and spices
 Keep food safe
 Read the Nutrition
Facts label
 Ask your doctor about
vitamins or
supplements

Reference : Choosing
Healthy Meals As You Get
Older (2019). Retrieved
from
https://www.nia.nih.gov/
 health/choosing-healthy-
meals-you-get-older

Interactive Discussion

Memory-retaining Techniques
 Jot down tasks,  Powerpoint
appointments and Presentation
other events in a special  Laptop
notebook, calendar or  Ballpen
electronic planner.  Paper
Memory-retaining Techniques  Set aside a place for  Pamphlet
your wallet, keys,
9:00 – 9:30 glasses and items that
AM are often lost, ensuring
that things are put back
(Within 30 after use.
minutes )  Limit distractions and
don't do too many
things at once.
 Connect what you're Reference: Memory loss:
trying to retain to a 7 tips to improve your
favorite song or memory (2019). Retrieved
another familiar from
concept. https://www.mayoclinic.o
rg/healthy-lifestyle/health
y-aging/in-depth/
memory-loss/art-
20046518
Interactive Discussion

Effective Communication for

Older Adults
 Don`t be afraid to
laugh
 Understand that not all  Powerpoint
communications need Presentation
to be verbal  Laptop
Effective Communication for  Be honest  Ballpen
Older Adults  Take down notes if  Paper
9:30 – 10:00
AM needed  Pamphlet
 Never force yourself to
(Within 30 answer complicated
minutes ) questions
 Maintain eye contact
 Have a one-on-one
conversations in quiet
places with minimal
distractions Reference: Saur,A.(2020).
 Don`t be afraid to ask 10 Effective
questions Communication
Strategies. Retrieved from
https://www.leisurecare.c
om/resources/communica
tion-strategies-for-
alzheimers/
Interactive Discussion
10:oo – 10:10
AM Benefits of Social Participation Benefits of Social Participation  Powerpoint
for older adults for older adults Presentation
(Within 10  Prevent loneliness  Laptop
minutes )  Avoid other mental  Ballpen
 health conditions  Paper
 Mental stimulation can  Pamphlet
have physical benefits.
 More positive outlook
 Increases self-
confidence and sense of
purpose Reference : Watt ,T.
(2016).5 Benefits Of Social
Interaction For Seniors
With Dementia. Retrieved
from
https://www.sunrisesenio
rliving.com/blog/june-
2016/5-benefits-of-social-
interaction-for-seniors-
with-dementia.aspx

10:10 – 10:20 Conclusion: A short recap and summary of

(Within 10 all the topics
minutes)
Evaluation Strategy : The client together with the
family will be asked the
following questions:
1) Can you give me at
least 5 tips on how to
have a healthy diet for
healthy brain.
2) Give me at least 6
memory retaining
10:20-10:30 techniques or
(Within 10 compensation
minutes) strategies that was
mentioned .
3) What are the ways to
have an effective
communication.
4) Give me at least 3
benefits of social
participation for the
older adult`s mental
health.

Prepared by: Lague, Inah Krizia O. │Submitted to : Mrs. Bellavic A. Tropezado

BSN – 3D │Student Nurse │ Clinical Instructor