Module 4 Lesson 5. Daily routines Let’s look at an example Martha has dementia and is used to drinking tea immediately after getting ready in the morning. Her daughter Penny really wants to encourage her mother to walk every day, as recommended by her doctor. Penny is not aware of her mother’s usual routine, so when she tries to get Martha to go for a walk right after breakfast, Martha refuses. 1. Check your understandingMorning routines. What suggestions do you have for Penny? Please select the correct answer from the responses below. Penny should force Martha to go for a walk because it was advised by the doctor.Penny should ask Martha what activities she is used to and in what order she would like to do them.If Penny suggests keeping to the routine by drinking tea first, it is likely that Martha will go for a walk afterwards.Check Penny should force Martha to go for a walk because it was advised by the doctor. This response is not so good because it may make Martha feel agitated and upset. Penny should ask Martha what activities she is used to and in what order she would like to do them. Indeed! Penny can learn Martha’s routines. However, this may only work if Martha is in the early or middle stages of dementia. Later on, Martha might not be able to remember her routines. If Penny suggests keeping to the routine by drinking tea first, it is likely that Martha will go for a walk afterwards. Right! It will help Martha keep her routine. Error: Please select at least one option.Please click ‘check’ to view the answers before continuing.Error: Please type your answers in the text box. Keep in Mind It is important to keep routines (something the person living with dementia does every day or almost every day) for as long as possible. This may help to avoid confusion, agitation, restlessness and boredom. It also helps to honour the person’s dignity. Think for a moment about how you might feel if your routines were changed or planned by another person.