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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) repeats phrases or body movements
Try: This can be due to noisy or stressful surroundings or boredom encourage cr to do something active such as going for a walk it can also be a sign of discomfort so check that cr isn’t too hot or cold hungry thirsty or constipated Materials: n/a Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, […]
Aphasia is a communication impairment usually acquired as a result of a stroke or other brain injury it affects both the ability to express oneself through speech gesture and writing and to understand the speech gesture and writing of others care recipient’s cr aphasia can affect relationships and communication however for recovery to occur the cr should
Try: To communicate as successfully as possible here are some suggestions to help communicate with a cr with aphasia materials try make sure you have the cr cr’s attention before communicating during conversation minimize or eliminate background noise such as television radio other people as much as possible keep communication simple but adult simplify your […]
Some people are thrust into the role of caregiver abruptly after a loved one has a sudden illness he or she may obviously need a help as a Care recipient (cr) other times however caregiving is a gradual process with few clear dividing lines the assistance provided will slowly grow with the cr’s needs the following are tips for new caregivers
Try: Begin the caregiving conversation early ideally you should talk to the cr about care long before they really need it for instance adult children might want to start talking to their parents about caregiving when they reach age 70 even if they’re healthy find out what they would like to happen if they got […]
Like many things in life as we get older eating can be a challenge for care recipients cr the sense of taste like the other senses diminishes as we age appetite and taste can also be affected by medications loss of appetite can make it difficult to get adequate nutrition especially when the cr is sick or not feeling well no one strategy will work for all crs but for almost everyone there are ways to eat an adequate diet even when you’re ailing and don’t feel like eating the following are commonly recommended tips
Try: Enjoy meals with friends meals can be appealing to the cr if it is also a time to connect with friends and family also studies confirm that crs who live with someone else or who eat meals in community settings tend to eat a healthier diet buy prepared or convenience foods many items are […]
Many caregivers find that at some point the Care recipient (cr) will experience a loss of appetite however depending on the cr’s condition there are many ways to improve diet and appetite the following are tips to avoid appetite loss
Try: Add calories to foods wherever you can if the cr is underweight use creative ways to add calories to dishes switch from skim milk to 2 or even whole milk for example add extra butter or olive oil to casseroles or pasta meals use half & half on your cereal add corn syrup to […]
caregiver (cg) thinks something is odd about care recipient’s cr finances but isn’t sure if something is wrong
Try: Cg should be suspicious of financial abuse if he notices cr seems confused and executes a power of attorney cr’s bank activity is erratic unusual or not characteristic of the cr such as unusual withdrawals cr’s bank activity is inconsistent with the cr’s ability e g the atm card has been used when the […]
Care recipient (cr) is always being negative
Try: Suggest that cr start a gratitude list help cr think about things he she is thankful for and write them down in a spiral notebook every day suggest that cr specify a specific time everyday to write down positive things in his her life for example cr might be grateful for having a family […]
A Care recipient (cr) with aphasia can make communication difficult however creative caregivers can still find ways to converse with the cr here are some tips for communicating with someone with aphasia
Try: Use props to help get the message across draw words or pictures on paper when trying to communicate speak slowly and stay calm when talking with the cr carry a card to let strangers know you have aphasia and what aphasia means Materials: Paper white board pencil Categories: Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical […]
Although difficult communicating with a Care recipient (cr) with aphasia is possible some caregivers seem to think that along with the language skills crs with aphasia lose cognitive skills too and they don’t put an effort in to communicate because they think there’s no one in there to help encourage the cr to communicate and allow him to express himself here are a few techniques that are recommended for seniors with aphasia
Try: Make sure the cr always has a way to communicate and make his own decisions; ask yes or no questions or write down potential answers always speak to your loved one in a direct and natural way – never assume that they can’t understand or that there’s no one in there speak clearly to […]