Try: When speaking to cr ask one question at a time use yes no questions if possible if you do not understand what cr said restate what you believe you heard for example try saying did you say _____ allow extra time for cr to respond wait try to remember that a lack of response […]
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Care recipient (cr) has inmvoluntary movements such as jerking which makes it hard for him her to use tableware and utensils
Try: Try using less breakable dishes and glasses try using soup plates or pasta bowls instead of flat plates avoid using tall or stemmed glasses that are top heavy try using travel cups with a cover and attached straw to prevent spills try using spoons and forks with large handles or utensils made for people […]
Care recipient (cr) will be dying soon and wants to say goodbye to family members and friends however some of these individuals live a considerable distance away and will not be able to arrive in time to talk to the cr in person
Try: Make arrangements for the cr to have a phone conversation with family and friends talk to the cr and make up a list of everyone that he or she would like to contact to say goodbye if the cr is not able to help you develop the list due to physical or cognitive challenges […]
Swallowing difficulty occurs in some care recipients cr the following are tips to avoiding or reducing the risk of swallowing problems in the cr
Try: Avoid eating when not fully conscious just awakening from sleep reduce distraction select nutrient-rich food to improve nutritional status select food with appropriate texture purees thick or semi-thick liquids select appropriate utensils keep proper positioning upright sitting head in upright position some exercises can strengthen muscles and improve closure during swallowing consult a health […]
Excessive drooling is a condition experienced by some care recipients cr the following are tips for when to contact a doctor or health care provider about the cr’s drooling
Try: Call your health care provider if the cause of the drooling has not been diagnosed there is concern about aspiration the cr has a fever difficulty breathing or holds her head in a strange position the doctor will do a physical examination and ask the cr questions about the symptoms including is there a […]
Excessive drooling is a condition experienced by some care recipients cr the following are some simple at home treatment tips
Try: Since sugary foods increase saliva and since drooling is the result of problems swallowing saliva try to avoid giving the cr foods with sugar in them encourage the cr to keep his or her lips closed and chin up when not speaking or eating also popsicles or other cold objects may be helpful these […]
Excessive drooling is a condition experienced by some care recipients cr the following are some simple at home tips to increase mouth and lip strength thus reducing drooling in the cr
Try: Straws encourage crs to develop control over their lower lip and other muscles on the face in order to stop them from drooling the more extensive they work on controlling the muscles on their lower lip the faster they will be able to solve the problem another great way to help crs stop drooling […]
Concentration problems can be an issue for many care recipients cr because there are so many things competing for our attention the good news is that the ability to focus is not something you have to be born with but something that can be nurtured and developed below are tips that can help the cr deal with concentration problems and improve the ability to focus
Try: Concentrate on one thing at a time focus on one thing give it your complete undivided attention get it done and then move on to the next one trying to do more than one thing at the same time will make you feel distracted and affect your efficiency and productivity if you have a […]
If the Care recipient (cr) shows serious concentration problems it is probably good to have a medical diagnosis to diagnose the condition a doctor will ask the cr several questions related to your concentration difficulty including
Try: How long have you had difficulty with concentration do you have any other symptoms do you have any difficulties with sleeping do you have any medical problems did anything such as an injury or illness precede the symptoms what medications are you taking are you taking any new medications do you drink any alcohol […]
Concentration problems can be an issue for many care recipients cr because there are so many things competing for our attention the good news is that the ability to focus is not something you have to be born with but something that can be nurtured and developed below are tips that can help the cr deal with concentration problems and improve the ability to focus
Try: Break down big tasks into small chunks if you have a big thing to work on break it down into a number of small easily manageable steps and also decide the order in which you want to complete them you can start with the most important task and end with the least important one […]