Aids to memory and mental function that an older adult might use include
a. List making and environmental cues
b. A wide variation of daily experiences to trigger memory
c. Attempting to meet new people to keep social skills intact
d. Changing routine to avoid getting into repetitive patterns
A
Older adults often make lists of things to do and hang calendars and reminder notes to aid their memory. Responses B, C, and D are incorrect; variety, change, new people, and new situations often increase confusion rather than stimulate memory.
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