Try: If cr is on a special diet with restricted fluids and foods learn what foods are allowed learn how to assist cr to drink and eat if special strategies are needed for example eat slowly chin tuck during swallow double swallow follow every bite of food with fluid short term changes in appetite are […]
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Care recipient (cr) has trouble performing simple tasks for example sometimes cr will use a fork to eat soup or a toothbrush to comb his her hair
Try: Try guiding cr to complete the task the right way for example place your hand over cr’s hand and move it through the correct motions to perform a specific task try redirecting cr to perform other common tasks in the correct order one step at a time write down instructions for your service member […]
Care recipient’s cr bowel and bladder functions are impaired
Try: Try to help cr learn techniques for bladder training which include a specific fluid schedule limiting fluids in the evening and timed attempts to empty the bladder help cr adhere to these techniques and interventions try to help cr learn techniques for bowel training which include scheduled attempts a high fiber diet adequate fluids […]
Care recipient (cr) is experiencing changes in his her vision hearing smell or taste
Try: Encourage cr to wear an eye patch or special glasses if ordered for double vision ask cr to avoid alcohol it may increase sensitivity to light and noise make sure it is safe for cr to drive if he she is having a change in vision encourage cr to use hearing aids if needed […]
Care recipient (cr) is often taken advantage of by others and finds it hard to say no
Try: If cr is too busy suggest that he she try saying something like i can’t commit to this as i have other priorities at the moment this lets the person know cr’s plate is full at the moment so the other person should hold off on this as well as future requests if it […]
Care recipient (cr) sometimes complains of muscle spasms
Try: Encourage cr to do regular stretching exercises try to find some stretching exercise books that have diagrams and tape the disgrams on the wall to help cr make sure he she is performing them correctly try doing the exercises with cr to make it more fun if splints are used learn how to apply […]
Care recipient (cr) has weak muscles on one side of his her body
Try: Try to learn cr’s prescribed exercises so you can help him her if necessary cr may also feel more motivated with an exercise partner try to realize that cr may take longer to move around allow extra time to get places encourage cr to use prescribed assistive devices such as a walker or cane […]
Care recipient (cr) noticed an incorrect charge on his her recent insurance bill
Try: If cr lnows the provider suggest that cr call their office to ask about the incorrect charge s the person cr speaks to may help him her better understand the services or supplies cr got or cr’s provider may realize a billing error was made if cr has contacted the provider and he she […]
Care recipient (cr) wants to protect him herself from medicare medicaid scammers
Try: When cr gets health care services suggest that he she record the dates on a calendar and save the receipts and statements he she gets from providers to check for mistakes suggest that cr compare this Materials: Calendar pen Categories: Sage, Topic, Financial, Legal, Medical Physical Information: With the claims medicare processed to make […]
Care recipient (cr) gets tired or fatigued easily
Try: Try setting up a daily schedule for cr make sure it includes enough rest sleep use a calendar to help cr follow the schedule try reducing cr’s family and social demands try to help cr to pace him herself suggest that cr try to conserve his her energy for important tasks in the day […]