Try: Encourage proper use of aids such as walkers or canes if prescribed in all settings community and home remove throw rugs from cr’s home learn how to assist cr while he she is sitting or walking these techniques are called transfer or transferring Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, […]
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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 […]
Care recipient’s cr adult child tries to manipulate him her
Try: Encourage cr to set limits he she can live with and enforce them encourage cr to inform the adult child of these limits and follow through with his her rules encourage cr to say no when needed cr does not have to explain why sometimes it is necessary to say no for the safety […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble doing tasks and sometimes gets overwhelmed upset or frustrated
Try: Try dividing task into small successive steps provide assistance as needed try to be patient allow ample time try again at a later time obtain caregiving assistance from others try demonstrating action or task allow cr to perform parts of task that he she can do independently try restating instructions more simply break down […]
Care recipient (cr) deals with migraine headaches a lot
Try: Suggest that cr try stretching and strengthening exercises also exercise such as swimming in warm water can help loosen the muscles that cause headaches ask cr to lie down in a dark and quiet place; sleep can relieve a headache try using heat or ice packs encourage cr to avoid bright sunlight; especially going […]
Care recipient (cr) forgets where he she put something and suspects others of stealing cr doesn’t remember familiar people and seems afraid of them
Try: Try offering to help cr find the misplaced item have more than one of same object learn favorite hiding places avoid arguing or trying to reason with cr instead try to distract him her and do not take cr’s accusations or paranoia personally try introducing yourself to the cr and explain why you are […]
Care recipient (cr) displays inappropriate or impulsive sexual behavior
Try: Try not to overreact or confront cr; respond calmly and firmly; distract and redirect cr’s attention to something else try no to give mixed sexual messages-even in jest try to distract cr while you are performing personal care activities try checking room temperature ensure cr’s toileting needs are met monitor cr to rule out […]
Care recipient (cr) still drives and sometimes gets lost or disoriented while trying to find his or her car in the parking lot materials pen paper and a supply of 3 x 5 cards adhesive tape cell phone
Try: Try taping a piece of paper with cr cr’s name address and telephone number to the dashboard for easy access in case cr does become lost or confused suggest that cr carry a cell phone so that he or she can get help quickly if needed place some kind of identifying mark on the […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble understanding what he she hears
Try: Try to speak more slowly than usual repeat or reword what you have said when it is not understood try to use normal facial expressions and gestures during conversations to help cr better interpret what you are saying or trying to express if you need to give cr multistep directions try to give one […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t concentrate very well and has trouble having a conversation with someone
Try: Ry to be sure you have cr’s attention call him her by name let cr see your face as you talk hearing is easier when looking at the person who is talking try to reduce or eliminate competing sounds for example turn down the tv or radio; if noise is coming from the next […]