Try: Encourage cr to discuss his or her fatigue tiredness with you discuss possible causes and solutions for fatigue develop a plan to deal with fatigue it more effectively encourage the cr to schedule tasks according to importance encourage cr to rest between high-energy activities suggest that cr try to plan tasks more efficiently so […]
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Care recipient (cr) often complains of stiffness in joints
Try: Encourage the cr to try doing some light exercises on a regular basis encourage the cr to move in ways that reduce the stress on joints encourage the cr to avoid staying in one position that puts weight on the joints if the cr gets too tired when exercising suggest that he or she […]
Care recipient (cr) experiences chronic pain
Try: Massage the cr cr’s painful areas encourage the cr to use deep breathing and relaxation exercises involve the cr in other activities to distract him or her such as watching a movie using the computer playing a game or reading assist cr with lifting or moving heavy objects assess the cr’s pain level using […]
Care recipient (cr) often puts him or herself down saying things like i am worthless
Try: Encourage cr to express his or her feelings try to redirect cr to more positive thoughts encourage cr to spend time with others and take part in activities try to help cr to set realistic attainable goals help him or her choose activities that can be successfully completed Materials: n/a Categories: Emotional Psychological, Medical […]
Care recipient (cr) has been very down lately and you are worried that he or she may be thinking of suicide
Try: Always take the cr’s threats of suicide seriously remove or secure any available firearms and other dangerous objects ask the cr if he or she is having suicidal thoughts if the cr says yes ask him or her if there is a specific plan to carry it out if there is a plan you […]
Care recipient (cr) feels anxious much of the time
Try: Try to help cr recognize and acknowledge problems that he or she is worried about use problem solving techniques to address them this can help put the issue into perspective suggest that cr write things down or keep a journal sometimes this alone can have a calming influence and slow down racing and nervous […]
Care recipient (cr) often has emotional responses that don’t fit the situation
Try: Try to reassure cr that you understand that his or her display of emotion even though it may not match the situation be nonjudgmental try to help family and friends understand sudden shifts in cr’s mood try to distract cr change the topic or try to re-focus the cr cr’s interest to something else […]
Care recipient (cr) sometimes acts in sexually inappropriate ways
Try: Try developing a stop and think signal to let cr know that he she is saying something inappropriate try to change the topic or focus of interest to something else talk to cr about what are and are not acceptable ways to act in public try to explain to cr that having sexual feelings […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t understand his her limitations and doesn’t follow health care recommendations
Try: Try allowing cr to try to do something that he she thinks he she can do but that may be beyond his her capabilities the goal is to raise cr’s awareness through real trial and error situations work with cr to use effective problem solving techniques give cr realistic and supportive feedback help to […]
Care recipient (cr) has lost interest in doing things he she use to love to do
Try: Offer cr emotional support understanding patience and encouragement remind cr that depression usually fades with time and treatment talk to cr and listen carefully acknowledge cr’s feelings point out realities and offer hope get cr involved in activities outside the house for example walks shopping movies church services volunteering if he she declines keep […]