Short-Term Memory Stimuli

Functional Stimuli for Cognitive Retraining: Short-Term Memory Stimuli

This task gives patients an opportunity to utilize compensatory strategies (i.e. memory strategies, metacognitive strategies, paraphrasing, etc.) to encode and recall functional information.

Information may be recalled immediately, with a delay, after an interruption, prospectively, etc.

Subjects:

1. Five customizable pages (orientation, visitor log, staff names, precautions, and map directions)
2. Health (when to call 911, medication safety, sleep hygiene, depression, etc.)
3. Signs and symptoms of infection, blood clots, CVA, heart attack, heart failure, etc.
4. Diet precautions (renal, diabetic, low sodium, etc.)
5. Hip precautions
6. Sternal precautions
7. Spinal precautions
8. Transfer safety
9. Medical appointments
10. Voicemails
11. Supplies lists
12. Grocery lists
13. Recipe steps
14. Return policy terms
15. Map directions
16. Biographical information
    

Minimal instructions are included to enable each SLP to utilize their own clinical style and allow use of current and ever-changing EBP strategies. Be creative in the use of these materials!

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer

This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information from a health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information which is to be used as stimuli for memory exercises. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care provider’s advice, instructions or recommendations.


Keywords: adult speech therapy, adult cognition, working memory