3. Practical advice and tips for carers

Practical advice and tips for carers

Sub topics

  1. SUBTOPIC: Communication strategies (16)
  2. SUBTOPIC: Memory strategies (8)
  3. SUBTOPIC: Cognition (5)
  4. SUBTOPIC: Visual Problems (8)
  5. SUBTOPIC: Perceptual Problems (13)
  6. SUBTOPIC: Continence problems (7)
  7. SUBTOPIC: Physical deficits (25)
  8. SUBTOPIC: Moving and handling (11)
  9. SUBTOPIC: Equipment (13)
  10. SUBTOPIC: Daily living activities (17)
  11. SUBTOPIC: Driving and transport alternatives (13)
  12. SUBTOPIC: Swallowing, eating and nutrition (10)
  13. SUBTOPIC: Psychological issues (18)
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