I received a call Wednesday from Governor Phil Bredesens' office informing me that I had be selected for a gubernatorial appointment on the TN TBI Advisory Council. I accepted the appointment an am awaiting my Oath of Office to arrive in the mail for me to notarize and return. Good things are on the horizon with me on this council being a survivor of TBI and a Licensed Massage therapist.
Below is a receipe for a really good relaxing, rejuvenating feel good salt bath.
Salt Bath
1 cup epsom salts
1/2 c sea salt
1/4 c baking soda 1 tsp essential oil
mix dry ingrediants together
pour into bath as hot as possible, stir with hand, enter into the bath add essential oil last to water, then sit and soak 15- 20 minutes
I'm posting here a power point presentaion on compensatory memory strategies.
Compensatory Strategies for Memory needs
Kelly Sanders, BS CST LMT RT, DSP
Memory strategies
1.Reiterate
2. Journalize
3. Program
4. Spiritualize/Network (get out of yourself)
Reiteration: To repeat things over and over like a mantra. This enables long term memory storage.
For example: my phone number is 555-1212 or take “meds after meal
Set a specific time each day to journalize your high or “happy” events or times. Mention the people you met and any new goals you’ve set for yourself. Read your journal same time each day.
Make an appointment with yourself each morning to assess your day. It is usually best first thing each morning to plan your day.
Keep your agenda simple, YOU are the most important.
If you are comfortable talking with others about your injury, conflicts or dreams, network with others in your support group. Get together for coffee, lunch or just gab time to release your tension. Take steps to lessen your stress.
Get a massage!
Find/and or emulate a mentor.
Empower/inspire someone else to go that extra step. Most of all, Be and ENJOY yourself.
Memory types
Short-term memory refers to the amount or bits of information we can hold in our head at any given time and lasts between 1 second and 24 hours depending upon how much importance you put on the information. You would use this type of memory for phone numbers and zip codes. The portion of memory tends to be where your conscious thoughts are. When increasing digit span capacity we are actually working short term memory. Intermediate memory occurs once the information has been processed. It can be viewed as the part of memory which holds and mixes information from the different parts of memory. This will determine how we feel and what we will do about a given situation. It defines our ability to express actions. When we do reverse digit spans we are working intermediate memory.
Long-term memory is divided into three parts: Episodic, Semantic and Procedural memory. It resides in the deep unconscious and can be viewed as the "repository" of all our knowledge.(1) Episodic memory is (experience based.) This would include memories of events and experiences. It is enhanced by sensory input such as sights, sounds, music, smells and touch. Many times episodic memories are triggered by emotion.
(2) Semantic memory would include remembering specific information such as text books information, math, names, facts and figures.
(3) Procedural Memory is (hands on learning.) When we learn a skill such as riding a bike or playing a sport motor memory is necessary. These skills can only be learned by physically doing them. It is automatic memory.
I received a call Wednesday from Governor Phil Bredesens' office informing me that I had be selected for a gubernatorial appointment on the TN TBI Advisory Council. I accepted the appointment an am awaiting my Oath of Office to arrive in the mail for me to notarize and return. Good things are on the horizon with me on this council being a survivor of TBI and a Licensed Massage therapist.
tbiKelly
Below is a receipe for a really good relaxing, rejuvenating feel good salt bath.
Salt Bath
1 cup epsom salts
1/2 c sea salt
1/4 c baking soda
1 tsp essential oil
mix dry ingrediants together
pour into bath as hot as possible, stir with hand, enter into the bath add essential oil last to water, then sit and soak 15- 20 minutes
tbiKelly
I'm posting here a power point presentaion on compensatory memory strategies.
Compensatory Strategies for Memory needs
Kelly Sanders, BS CST LMT RT, DSP
Memory strategies
1.Reiterate
2. Journalize
3. Program
4. Spiritualize/Network (get out of yourself)
Reiteration: To repeat things over and over like a mantra. This enables long term memory storage.
For example: my phone number is 555-1212 or take “meds after meal
Set a specific time each day to journalize your high or “happy” events or times. Mention the people you met and any new goals you’ve set for yourself. Read your journal same time each day.
Make an appointment with yourself each morning to assess your day. It is usually best first thing each morning to plan your day.
Keep your agenda simple, YOU are the most important.
If you are comfortable talking with others about your injury, conflicts or dreams, network with others in your support group. Get together for coffee, lunch or just gab time to release your tension. Take steps to lessen your stress.
Get a massage!
Find/and or emulate a mentor.
Empower/inspire someone else to go that extra step. Most of all, Be and ENJOY yourself.
Memory types
Short-term memory refers to the amount or bits of information we can hold in our head at any given time and lasts between 1 second and 24 hours depending upon how much importance you put on the information. You would use this type of memory for phone numbers and zip codes. The portion of memory tends to be where your conscious thoughts are. When increasing digit span capacity we are actually working short term memory. Intermediate memory occurs once the information has been processed. It can be viewed as the part of memory which holds and mixes information from the different parts of memory. This will determine how we feel and what we will do about a given situation. It defines our ability to express actions. When we do reverse digit spans we are working intermediate memory.
Long-term memory is divided into three parts: Episodic, Semantic and Procedural memory. It resides in the deep unconscious and can be viewed as the "repository" of all our knowledge.(1) Episodic memory is (experience based.) This would include memories of events and experiences. It is enhanced by sensory input such as sights, sounds, music, smells and touch. Many times episodic memories are triggered by emotion.
(2) Semantic memory would include remembering specific information such as text books information, math, names, facts and figures.
(3) Procedural Memory is (hands on learning.) When we learn a skill such as riding a bike or playing a sport motor memory is necessary. These skills can only be learned by physically doing them. It is automatic memory.
tbiKelly