A physical therapist is working with an older adult with mod…
A physical therapist is working with an older adult with moderate Alzheimer’s disease in a skilled nursing facility. During gait training, the PT identifies that safety awareness is the highest priority. The PT repeatedly asks the patient to demonstrate locking the wheelchair brakes before standing. After the patient successfully performs the task, the therapist waits 1 minute and has the patient repeat it. The therapist then waits 2 minutes, then 3 minutes, progressively increasing the time between practice attempts while continuing therapy. Which cognitive intervention strategy is the PT MOST appropriately using?