Try: Help cr settle in a comfortable place help him her lie down on a massage bed or a recliner make sure he she is in a relaxed state if he she has some disabilities or handicap partly paralyzed exhausted and the like it is best to have him her lay down on a full […]
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Care recipient (cr) has knee problems and needs some exercises that will improve his her knee strength
Try: Suggest that cr try walking around his her neighborhood for a few minutes every morning cr could also try walking around his her home if the weather’s bad walking also serves as warm-up before doing knee exercises suggest that cr try doing lunges instruct cr to stand with feet together straighten back and place […]
Care recipient (cr) exhibits sensitivity to noises that seem tolerable to others in the same area information the cr may have a different sensitivity to sound levels or even to different sounds such as someone chewing gum or tapping fingers on tabletops if the cr is suffering from a type of noise anxiety sounds may seem to be amplified to him or her the cr may feel that the noises are being done deliberately to annoy or upset him or her and this may bring on frustration and agitation often even the absence of sound will cause stress and intense behavioral reactions
Try: Try to identify which sounds or lack of sounds actually triggers the anxiety or frustration if it is a loud sound try headphones with soft soothing music if the sound is a certain repetitive sound such as street noises lawn mowers sounds of kitchen utensils or background noises in other rooms try a sound […]
Care recipient (cr) appears to be compliant but represses withholds and covers up deeply felt anger and aggressive feelings that cannot be more directly expressed the repressed anger comes out later on in an unhealthy way information unexpressed or suppressed anger can lead to passive-aggressive behavior such as getting back at people without telling them why being critical and hostile being resentful in random situations lashing out at the caregiver (cg) when it is not warranted or for unknown reasons unexpressed or suppressed anger can lead to physical ailments such as hypertension and depression the cr may feel that he or she is not being understood or not being sympathized with
Try: Allow the cr to vent any repressed anger to get it out into the open where it will be easier to deal with sharing or validating the cr’s anger will sometimes be all it takes to ease the difficult behavior once a specific situation is identified try to find a workable solution for example […]
Care recipient (cr) is concerned about catching the swine flu virus and passing it to someone he she visits in a nursing home
Try: Suggest that cr avoid public places before visiting his her friend suggest that cr sanitize before cr enters his her friend’s room suggest that cr makes sure he she has thoroughly sanitized his her hands suggest that cr always have hand sanitizer with hime her and that he she uses it as often as […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to learn how to relax during stressful situations
Try: Suggest that cr take a deep breath throughout the day when cr is feeling overwhelmed suggest that cr take a step back take a moment and take a deep breath breathing properly and slowing down his her intake and exhalation of oxygen does wonders for the heart rate and clearing the mind encourage cr […]
Many care recipients cr who have concentration problems struggle to read however concentration can be improved by having the cr
Try: Some basic exercises materials try the following tips can help improve concentration and mental focus find an area that is conducive to reading – well-lit quiet and comfortable set reachable goals by sticking to a routine schedule focus on an objective and accomplish a set number of pages per session be organized and create […]
During a seizure the Care recipient (cr) will need assistance from a caregiver the following are tips for caregivers
Try: Stay calm most seizures last only a few minutes prevent any further injury to the cr by moving away nearby objects pay attention to the length of the seizure make the cr as comfortable as possible keep others away do not hold the cr down or hold them still do not cover the cr’s […]
Many caregivers find that the Care recipient (cr) struggles with concentration staying physically healthy is an important component in overcoming concentration problems the cr’s level of fitness impacts her ability to concentrate focus and study
Try: Follow these useful tips to improve concentration eat a healthy balanced diet eat small meals throughout the day and avoid heavy meals that can cause sluggishness before studying include vitamin supplements into your diet drink plenty of water limit your caffeine and sugar intake as they increase anxiety if possible exercise regular exercise not […]
Caregivers can have care recipients cr do many simple exercises to improve fine motor skills the following are simple tasks to have the cr
Try: Materials try tying shoes zipping and unzipping buckling and unbuckling writing legibly and without significant muscle fatigue playing games that require precise hand and finger control drawing painting and coloring manipulating buttons and snaps putting small objects together doing puzzles making crafts using scissors manipulating small objects such as coins opening and closing objects […]