Try: Suggest that cr eat small meals frequently drink clear liquids avoid high fiber and greasy foods replace fluid loss with liquids between meals Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: caregiver’s handbook by the caregiver education and support services seniors counseling and training case management services of the san […]
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Care recipient (cr) has poor eating habits
Try: Plan meals and snacks to include cr cr’s favorite foods use a variety of foods from each of the four food groups prepare foods that provide a variety of texture color and temperature provide a pleasant setting ilike flowers place mats matching dishes good lighting Materials: Floral arrangement place mats matching dishes Categories: Sage, […]
Care recipient (cr) can feed him herself and needs to be encouraged to do that
Try: Try to relax yourself and enjoy the time spent with cr check gums for areas of redness dentures may not fit correctly and cause cr pain when chewing provide adaptive equipment such as plate guards or special silverware with built-up handles these can be purchased from medical supply houses listed under hospital equipment and […]
Care recipient (cr) can do all or part of his her own self care and needs to be encouraged to do as much of this as possible
Try: Adapt the home to allow cr to do more things install equipment such as grab rails in the bathroom wheelchair-accessible sinks and mirrors bath bench for the shower or tub and lights with switches that can be easily reached seek the aid of materials for care givers available on the internet authored by therapists […]
Care recipient (cr) can’t move safely by him herself and needs help transferring
Try: When lifting avoid adding your own weight to whatever you are lifting-get close and keep balance centered avoid using weak back muscles to lift – use your leg muscles because they are much stronger avoid twisting when you are lifting – instead change the position of your feet so that you face cr keeping […]
Care recipient (cr) says that his her food tastes strange
Try: Check cr’s teeth for tooth decay or gum infection make sure cr avoids alcohol marinate cr’s meat poultry and fish in sweet fruit juices italian dressing or sweet or sour sauces make sure cr drinks plenty of fluids or suggest that cr suck on candies to get rid of bad tastes serve foods at […]
Care recipient (cr) complains of cramps heart burn or bloating after meals
Try: Suggests that cr eat slowly eat small meals frequently avoid gas-forming foods e g cabbage onions nuts beer cola drinks — avoid lounging immediately after eating; stand or sit upright for one hour after eating avoid fried greasy and heavily spiced foods try bland low-fat easily digested foods if cr uses a liquid antacid […]
Care recipient (cr) has low self esteem and needs help finding ways to feel better about him herself
Try: Suggest that cr continue to pursue activities and social contacts outside the home encourage cr to do what he she enjoys for example this might be going to a movie playing a musical instrument or getting together with friends for a card game it may not be easy to schedule these activities but the […]
Care recipient (cr) gets constipated due to medications and inactivity
Try: Make sure cr eats plenty of fresh fruit vegetables and foods high in fibers try to get cr to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day make sure cr avoids constipating foods like cheese rice bananas etc try to get cr to exercise as much as he she will tolerate Materials: Fresh […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help toileting or has bowel or bladder control issues
Try: Try using safety features in the bathroom such as grab bars and raised toilet seats these items make using the bathroom safer try using a bed side commode or urinal if cr’s flexibility or the distance to the bathroom is a problem they may be especially helpful at night lack of control over bowel […]