Virtual Team Memory Pillars: Navigating as a Learning and Relearning Strategy.

The team recently explored research that found that you don’t have to be the driver to experience the benefits of driving and route orientation. The 2012 American Psychological Association reports research that indicates that “active navigation is more relevant as a learning strategy than maneuvering the vehicle.” So try involving your residents with the navigation process to enhance orientation and reduce the behaviors associated with confusion. This may be beneficial on outings and during movement from one location to another within the facility. Remember from previous research, outings were instrumental in improving behaviors and long-term memory retrieval.