Thanks for the info Carmen, I found this data after righting my first email: MMSE scores or 24 - 19 have excellent results with memory aid usage; MMSE 18-12 required prompting for memory aid use; MMSE below 12 - very limited ability to beneift from use of a memory aid.
Jimmie -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Carmen Aguirre Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005 8:20 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OTlist] memory books Jimmie: Using memory books would correspond to level 4.8 and up if it is a NEW strategy for the patient. If the task is a routine activity, that the client is used to, then their long term memory would reconstitute easily and there should be no problem using them. Remember that Level 4.0 are into goal directed behavior, with few new steps; Level 5.0 and above are into new learning, moving from concrete variables to more abstract until they achieve independent learning. I hope this helps. I personally don't use them because my population ( elderly) are mostly level 4.0's and below. Thanks, Carmen ----- Original Message ----- From: Jimmie Arceneaux<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 9:18 AM Subject: [OTlist] memory books Hey all, There is a nice article in Advance for OT titled "Memory lane in a Binder." I have utilized memory books in the past with inconsistent results. Does anyone out there use this on a frequent basis? If so, do you have any formulary for the contents? How do you document outcomes and/or develop goals? Can the effectiveness of this intervention be circumscribed to certain dementia levels? If so, what scale do you use (i.e. can you relate use of memory books to certain Allen levels, scores on MMSE or the Blessed brief cognitive rating, etc.)? What format has worked best for you (i.e. albums, notebooks, wallets)? Thanks for the information in advance! Jimmie Arceneaux, LOTR Metro Preferred Home Care 3501 N. Causeway Blvd., Ste 200 Metairie, LA 70002 504-838-7080 Fax 504-833-9309 *** NOTICE--The attached communication contains privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, DO NOT read, copy, or disseminate this communication. Non-intended recipients are hereby placed on notice that any unauthorized disclosure, duplication, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of these materials is expressly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this information in its entirety and contact the Amedisys Privacy Hotline at 1-866-518-6684. Also, please immediately notify the sender via e-mail that you have received this communication in error. *** -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com<http://www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com> Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]<http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]> Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED] *** NOTICE--The attached communication contains privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, DO NOT read, copy, or disseminate this communication. Non-intended recipients are hereby placed on notice that any unauthorized disclosure, duplication, distribution, or taking of any action in reliance on the contents of these materials is expressly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this information in its entirety and contact the Amedisys Privacy Hotline at 1-866-518-6684. Also, please immediately notify the sender via e-mail that you have received this communication in error. *** -- Unsubscribe? [EMAIL PROTECTED] Change options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] Help? [EMAIL PROTECTED]
