Try: Suggest that cr try the following exercise have cr lie on his her back with arms resting at his her sides make sure cr’s elbows are kept straight while he she lifts the affected arm to shoulder level with hand pointing to the ceiling raise hand toward the ceiling lifting the shoulder blade from […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs help improving hip control for walking activities
Try: Suggest that cr try the following exercise start with the unaffected leg flat on the floor and the affected leg bent lift the affected foot and cross the affected leg over the other leg lift the affected foot and un-cross repeat the crossing and un-crossing motion several times Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical […]
Care recipient (cr) sometimes hides things and then forgets where they are or forgets that he or she hid them at all
Try: However impatient you feel try to be reassuring avoid leaving important documents lying around and make sure you have a spare set of keys try and find out cr cr’s hiding places so that you can tactfully help find’missing items if cr hides food check hiding places regularly and discreetly dispose of any perishable […]
Care recipient (cr) has breast cancer and is having burn pain and itchiness from radiation therapy
Try: Try using an ice cold water soaked wash cloths and laying it on all burnt areas this helps draw out the heat radiation burns for a long period of time after treatments stop so continue until there is no discomfort at all try using iice packs day and night even ice in a double […]
Care recipient (cr) acts inappropriately and just isn’t the same person he she used to be
Try: Try to remember that cr is not being deliberately difficult; cr’s sense of reality may be very different to yours but very real to them cr’s cognitive condition can affect his her ability to use logic and reason so things that may seem obvious to you might appear to be very different for cr […]
Care recipient (cr) thinks others are plotting against him her
Try: State calmly what you know to be true if appropriate and then reassure and distract cr try reminding cr of the nice things the person he she is suscpicius of has done for cr try to remember that although cr cr’s interpretation may be wrong the way he she feels is real explain to […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help recovering from mild paralysis
Try: Suggest that cr try to do the following activities by him herself as much as possible stair climbing move more steadily when walking improve balance and enduranceby taking short walks every day or doing light house chores like sweeping strengthen and refine movement patterns when walking or making normal gestures improve the coordination and […]
Care recipient (cr) constantly follows his her care giver cg or family members around or calls out to check where they are
Try: This behavior can be very difficult to cope with but try not to speak sharply if you are busy try giving cr something absorbing to do – perhaps distraction through a pet task or activity or you can hum or sing or put the radio on make sure you also find some time for […]
Care recipient (cr) is having difficulty dealing with all of the losses of later life aging can rob the cr of health vitality memory quality of life a sense of purpose and independence the cr also experiences the loss of loved ones family members and good friends however there are also some joys that come with growing old for example the cr may gain wisdom and find a way to live happily the cr may become more patient after finally learning that things do not happen overnight as a result the cr may become more patient with others and with his or herself
Try: Here are some simple suggestions to help both the cr and cg cope with the losses of later life and discover some of the joys make the best of what you have get a regular physical exam your doctor can help with your current medical ailments through medications and other forms of treatment the […]
Care recipient (cr) wakes up in the middle of the night gets dressed and wanders around or tries to go outside
Try: Make sure cr has enough exercise during the day and that he or she uses the toilet before going to bed try a walk before bedtime a warm milky drink and soothing company before cr falls asleep if cr wakes up gently remind him her that it is night time during the light summer […]