The Care recipient (cr) doesn’t feel safe

Try: # talk with the cr and try to identify the sources of fear # check the environment for physical safety uneven floor tripping on carpet # talk to cr about past stressful events # ask cr if there are were verbally physically abusive neighbor or care giver # make a list of names phone numbers that the cr can call when he or she feels afraid # purchase a home safety system # make sure outside of home is well lit at night to ward off intruders # make sure windows are locked # use night lights around the home

Materials: # night lights # index cards # pen pencils # home safety system # outside lighting

Categories: Emotional Psychological

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*This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

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