Try: Try putting tape over the light switch so cr can’t turn it on off if the light switch is turned on off with a pull string try putting the string higher so cr can’t reach it you can use a clothes hanger to turn it on when you need to but make sure cr […]
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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 […]
Care recipient (cr) is constantly asking or doing the same thing
Try: Try looking for patterns keep a log to determine if the behavior occurs at a certain time of day or night or whether particular people or events seem to trigger it try to keep track so you can tell whether cr might be hungry cold tired in pain or in need of a trip […]
Drowsiness is a problem for some care recipients cr the following are natural tips to avoid drowsiness
Try: Take a breather to feel alert deep breathing raises blood oxygen levels in the body this slows your heart rate lowers blood pressure and improves circulation ultimately aiding mental performance and energy deep breaths can be relaxing and reduce drowsiness if driving pull over when sleepy if still driving the cr should never drive […]
Drowsiness is sometimes experienced in some care recipients cr the following are tips for reducing drowsiness by improving the cr’s sleep quality
Try: Staying active doing intellectual tasks and exercising regularly are at the top of ways to combat sleep problems if possible a moderate level of exercise and going outdoors during daytime are suggested crs also need to watch what they eat and drink consuming foods and drinks that contain caffeine – such as coffee tea […]
Care recipient (cr) constantly asks the same question or repeats him herself over and over
Try: Try to be reassuring to cr his her repetition may be due to feeling anxious or upset about something for example if cr constantly asks about his her dead spouse or close friend it may be because cr is worried that he she doesn’t have anyone to take care of him her try reassuring […]
Care recipient (cr) often yells and threatens to get what he she wants
Try: Try to focus on the positive attributes of the bully and try to ignore the negative parts try to be confident and look cr in the eye speak in a calm and clear voice while asserting yourself by naming the behavior you don’t like and state what is expected instead try to create a […]
Drowsiness is a problem for some care recipients cr the following are natural tips to avoid drowsiness
Try: Get up and move around to feel awake a brief walk or movement can avoid drowsiness that’s because walking pumps oxygen through your veins brain and muscles try short walks or at least stand take a nap to take the edge off sleepiness there are two things to remember about naps don’t take more […]
Care recipient (cr) and his her family members find it hard to accept offers for help from others
Try: Try using the power of yes for example when people offer to help you and cr, say yes yes you can pick up something at the grocery store for me yes you can come and sit with joan while i go for a walk yes i would love to have you drop off a […]
Care recipient (cr) forgets what day of the week it is or the year and sometimes gets disoriented during the day
Try: Try giving cr moment-to-moment cues for example when cr gets up in the morning or after a nap some comment can be made that tells cr what day and what season it is this type of cueing is particularly helpful outside the home for example you might say we are at the post office […]