Accompany the patient for short walks in the garden
Assess wife’s risk for caregiver stress
Assess the patient’s memory and level of cognitive function
Help patient and family to understand Medicare benefits
Teach patient and wife about memory aids (e.g., post-a-notes)
Advise patient and family about community resources
Assess patient’s strength, balance and movement.
Administer prescribed medications
Assist wife to organize pill box for routine medications
Assist the patient in taking a bath
Monitor for safety issues related to changes in behavior or safety risks in the environment
Teach patient how to use a walker and the bathroom handrails