Persons who sustain a brain injury may at times exhibit difficulty concentration, memory loss and confusion. Because of these problems, these individuals may demonstrate anxious, nervous and restless behaviors that may affect safety and function. Creating an environment that is structured, calm and familiar may help reduce these behaviors. Routines Establish a routine for the person and stick to it.
Routines can organize an individual s behavior by promoting consistency.
An established routine may allow an individual to participate more in everyday activities, such as bathing, eating and dressing. When developing a routine for a person with a brain injury you may structure where, when and how activities are performed. Simplify Activities Keep activities simple. Simple activities are those that have few steps, are repetitive or can be stopped at any time if a person becomes anxious or upset. There are many ways one can simplify activities, including reducing the number of steps or presenting one step at a time.