Avoid overwhelming the person by only discussing one topic at a time. Ask them one question or give them one choice at a time. Giving them several choices at a time or talking about several topics will likely cause confusion and may escalate to anger.
An emergency escape route can be planned and rehearsed but the chance of them recognizing and calmly following the plan during a real event is questionable.
Caregivers need to coordinate with a pharmacist to ensure adequate medication supply and assist with renewing prescriptions.
Medications may be best handled by an automatic tablet dispenser in a supervised environment in preparation for discharge back into the community with a caregiver.