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Sample Schedule

Adhering to a routine is one of the keys to helping your LO thrive. Here are 5 sample daily schedules that break the day into 6 consistent blocks. Feel free to mix-and-match from one category to the other. As all caregivers know, some days your LO might benefit from an activity focused schedule and other days might be more restful.  

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Gentle and Low Stimulation Sample Schedule -

Morning Wake-up & Breakfast: Wake gently, hydration, breakfast

Personal Care & Morning Activity: Slow personal care + 10-15 min of seated exercise/hand massage, cognitive stimulation (i.e., allow to ‘help’ with chores to highest ability)

Midday Meal & Early Afternoon Rest: Light lunch, listen to music, look at photos, long rest/nap

Afternoon Activity & Snack: Outdoor time (weather permitting), sit on deck/porch, simple sensory activies (i.e., folding or washing)

Evening Meal & Wind-down: Supper, calm evening activities (i.e., soft music, gentle stretching, low light)

Bedtime Routine & Sleep: Optional snack, perform bedtime rituals and lay down for sleep

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Active Morning and Restful Afternoon Sample Schedule (Memory Care Style) –

Morning Wake-up & Breakfast: Wake up, personal care/hygiene, breakfast in dining room

Personal Care & Morning Activity: Hygiene, group exercise class/coffee social/music group

Midday Meal & Early Afternoon Rest: Lunch and nap/rest

Afternoon Activity & Snack: One-on-one activities (i.e., cards or games), looking at photos, snack

Evening Meal & Wind-down: Supper, evening activities (i.e., trivia, movie, bingo)

Bedtime Routine & Sleep: Optional snack, perform bedtime rituals and lay down for sleep

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Very Early to Bed Sample Schedule (for Individuals with Heavy Sundowning or Low Energy) -

Morning Wake-up & Breakfast: Natural wake up, breakfast in dining room

Personal Care & Morning Activity: Hygiene, short walk/patio, favorite activity (i.e., music, video call with family)

Midday Meal & Early Afternoon Rest: Lunch (main hot meal), rest/nap

Afternoon Activity & Snack: Calm sensory activity, snack

Evening Meal & Wind-down: Supper, calm evening activities (i.e., soft music, gentle stretching, low light)

Bedtime Routine & Sleep: Optional snack, perform bedtime rituals and lay down for sleep (by 7:00 pm)

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Home-Focused Family Caregiver Sample Schedule –

Morning Wake-up & Breakfast: Gentle wake up (i.e. open bedroom curtains), breakfast together

Personal Care & Morning Activity: Hygiene, short house or yard walk, coffee, newspaper, simple tasks (i.e., folding or watering plants)

Midday Meal & Early Afternoon Rest: Lunch, rest/nap (chair or bed)

Afternoon Activity & Snack: Puzzles, word search, read, snack

Evening Meal & Wind-down: Supper, calm family/visitors time

Bedtime Routine & Sleep: Optional snack, perform bedtime rituals and lay down for sleep

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High-Needs, Late-Stage Comfort Sample Schedule –

Morning Wake-up & Breakfast: Flexible wake window, small breakfast in room

Personal Care & Morning Activity: Full hygiene, positioning, skin care, comfort time (i.e., blanket, TV show, music)

Midday Meal & Early Afternoon Rest: Lunch, quiet rest (with caregiver repositioning)

Afternoon Activity & Snack: Sensory comfort (i.e., warm cloth, nice smells, gentle music), mouth care

Evening Meal & Wind-down: Supper, quiet family presence (singing, reading, praying)

Bedtime Routine & Sleep: final comfort care for the night and night positioning

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