Try: Try to react to the situation in a calm manner if the cr is undressing in public try taking cr somewhere private and check whether he or she is too hot or is uncomfortable or wants to use the toilet if the cr is stroking or exposing genitals in public or engaged in other […]
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Care recipient (cr) continually calls out for someone shouts the same word or screams or yells over and over again
Try: Keep in mind that cr may feel lonely or distressed especially if his her short term memory is damaged for example cr may not remember that you are in the next room and believe he she is alone cr may feel anxious about his her failing memory bored or stressed by too much noise […]
Care recipient (cr) repeatedly packs and unpacks a bag or rearranges the chairs in a room
Try: Try making the action a topic of conversation like reminiscing over a favorite vacation trip or favorite place that cr loved visiting touring cr may also be doing these repetitive actions because he she is bored or needs wants more contact with people you might try asking cr if he she would like to […]
Care recipient (cr) repeatedly asks to go home
Try: Try to understand and acknowledge cr cr’s feelings and reassure him her that he she is safe and loved repeatedly asking to go home can be a sign of anxiety insecurity fear or depression the concept of ‘home’ might evoke memories of a time or place where cr felt comfortable or safe or of […]
Care recipient (cr) repeatedly calls others on the phone in the middle of the night
Try: Try geting a phone with a number recognition display or an answering machine so you can decide whether you want to answer the phone try switching mobiles and ringers off at night you may feel guilty about not answering every call but it it’s important to look after yourself and get some rest try […]
Care recipient (cr) fidgets constantly
Try: Try to distract cr’s attention and offer reassurance try giving cr something to occupy his her hands such as a soft toy or worry beads or provide a ‘rummage’ box containing interesting objects Materials: Soft toy worry beads ‘rummage box containing interesting objects Categories: Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: unusual behaviourby janet […]
Care recipient (cr) paces across the room and seems restless about something
Try: Try to find the reason cr is pacing for example pacing may indicate that cr wants to use the toilet but is unable to tell you try asking cr whether he she needs to use the toilet or lead him her towards it if cr insists on pacing try to find somewhere cr can […]
Malnutrition or lack of appetite is increasingly common in care recipients cr the signs of malnutrition in crs can be tough to spot especially in people who don’t seem at risk but uncovering problems at the earliest stage can help prevent complications later the following are tips to detect malnutrition in a cr
Try: Observe the cr’s eating habits spend time the cr during meals at home not just on special occasions if the cr lives alone find out who buys his or her food if the cr is in a hospital or long term care facility visit during mealtimes watch for weight loss help the cr monitor […]
Care recipient (cr) asks what time it is over and over
Try: Try moving the clock to a position that is more visible if cr is anxious about future events such as a visitor arriving this can lead to repeated questioning it may help if you don’t mention the event until just before it takes place Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Medical Physical, […]
Malnutrition or lack of appetite is increasingly common in care recipients cr the causes of malnutrition might seem obvious too little food or a diet lacking in nutrients however malnutrition is often caused by a combination of issues the following are tips for what to look for in causes of malnutrition
Try: Health concerns crs often have health issues that can lead to decreased appetite or trouble eating such as chronic illness use of certain medications difficulty swallowing or absorbing nutrients or trouble chewing due to dental issues a recent hospitalization might be accompanied by loss of appetite or other nutrition problems restricted diets dietary restrictions […]