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 […]
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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 recipients cr must have capacity to make certain decisions often the cr’s decisional capacity will be examined for a decision-specific test the cr may be examined by a clinical interviewer the clinical interview must test the person’s ability to meet all four criteria of capacity a cr has capacity in relation to a specific decision if they
Try: Understand the Materials: n/a Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical Information: Relevant to the decision can retain the information even if only for short periods can use or weigh the information relevant in the decision-making process including seeing both sides of the argument and being able to make a decision one way or […]
Care recipients cr must have capacity to make certain decisions as a caregiver it is important to make sure the cr’s capacity has been determined a common checklist often includes the following areas
Try: Equal consideration and non-discrimination considering all relevant circumstances regaining capacity permitting and encouraging participation by the cr special considerations for life-sustaining treatment the cr’s wishes and feelings beliefs and values the views of family and friends any decision should involve the cr their relatives and if required a mental capacity evaluator and should be […]
Care recipients cr should have decisional capacity to consent to treatment or procedures there are four generally accepted components of decisional capacity that should be looked into make sure the medical provider has examined the cr for this abilities
Try: Understanding a cr must have an understanding of the facts involved the minimal interpretation of this that the medical practitioner has provided the Materials: n/a Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical Information: To the cr the practitioner must determine however how much the cr truly comprehends the cr should show they understand what […]
Care recipient (cr) gets disoriented in the bathroom and forgets where his her toiletries are and what they are for
Try: Try to reduce activities in the bathroom to an easy and orderly sequence designate a shelf for cr cr’s use and label and arrange the accessories used for washing and grooming in the order they are to be used to remind cr where to return each accessory try outlining the shape of each one […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t seem to like the same foods he she use to
Try: Try to understand that cr’s tastes and ability to eat certain foods will vary try to recognize and adjust to food preference changes but at the same time try to make sure cr maintains a balanced diet for example if cr won’t eat much fruit try making him a smoothie in the blender if […]
Changes during daylight savings time can impact the Care recipient (cr) the following are tips to help the cr transition to the changes during daylight savings time
Try: Gradually transition into the time change to minimize the impact of the switch to daylight saving time make gradual adjustments have the cr go to bed 15 minutes early starting several days before the change make an extra effort to be well-rested the week before the time change give yourself a sleep break after […]
Changes during daylight savings time can impact the Care recipient (cr) the following are tips to help the cr transition to the changes during daylight savings time
Try: Avoid stimulating substances alcohol and caffeine interfere with sleep habits if the cr has trouble sleeping avoid alcohol and caffeine for four to six hours before bedtime smokers should also avoid tobacco another stimulant too close to bedtime watch what you eat at night indigestion from spicy and fatty food or having too much […]
Care recipient (cr) gets confused disoriented in his her home and can’t find the bathroom or his her personal items like eye glasses wallet purse etc
Try: Try creating a home environment that is simple orderly and predictable yet also allows freedom of movement the more variability in cr cr’s surroundings the more likely it is that he she will become confused and disoriented try modifying one room or a portion of a room to fit the needs of cr as […]