Sample Care Plan: Aphasia & Complex Care Needs

Posted by Marina/September 2010

What about a tropical fish tank, they are interesting to watch and they have lovely bright colours.

Also budgies or canaries are good value. They give our unit a nice homely feeling.

You may also use the activities in the website under the category

"Sensory" such as 'Beauty Therapy', 'Nail Care', 'Compresses'.

Alternatively you can adapt the 'Scent Guessing' to your aphasic

client. Place scent close to their nose and let them inhale a couple

of times before proceeding with the next scent. Never assume that

there is nothing in their minds just because they are unable to let

you know. Another activity that may stimulate their senses is to have

a wooden board covered with felt; place the board close to them and

place photos of their family on the felt, saying the names of the

people. Stay with each photo at least 20 seconds before continue with

another. Of course, don't underestimate the power of music, ask their

relatives what sort of music they like. Good luck!

Hi. might I suggest you hang a mobile/suncatcher(making this could be Activity for others) above her ie;fish,horses,flowers,stars,crystels ect. Painting or sticking same on ceiling & surrounding areas within her view.

Talking books to be played for 30 mins (mornings are when most imput is taken in).Do a Textile Activity with her;use scaves & pieces of material with difference textures ie silk, satin, wool, ribbed, furry ect, guide the material under her hands up her arms & around the neck & cheek area.Informing her what you are doing at all times,watch for reaction.

Hope this helps Lynnette

hi, is there any other activity we can do with her if she can't react atall