Try: Keep skin clean and dry especially when cr is having problems with bowel and bladder control when washing use a mild soap rinse well and dry thoroughly keep bed linens clean dry and free of wrinkles disposable bed pads can be purchased at a drug store and can keep sheets dry so that you […]
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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 feeling more relaxed
Try: Suggest that cr sit or lie down in a comfortable position and close his her eyes allow the mind to drift a few seconds go with it wherever it goes wiggle fingers and toes then hands and feet ankles and wrists loosen tight clothes belts ties sway head from side to side gently gently […]
Care recipient (cr) feels stressed out and needs to find the humor in his her everyday life
Try: Suggest that cr try to see the humor in being in his her situation suggest that cr write on a card have you laughed today and place it in a conspicuous place in the bathroom or kitchen this will help remind cr to laugh or find something funny to enjoy help cr find and […]
Sleep apnea is a condition affecting many care recipients cr unfortunately seeing symptoms of the condition in the cr can be difficult one of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea loud snoring can occur in healthy cr’s as well the following are tips for determining if the cr’s snoring indicates sleep apnea
Try: Is the cr a loud and or regular snorer had the cr been observed to gasp or stop breathing during sleep does the cr feel tired or groggy upon awakening or awakens with a headache does the cr often feel tired or fatigued during the wake time hours does the cr fall asleep sitting […]
Care recipient (cr) is afraid of death or dying
Try: Help cr get his her house in order this entails a will funeral arrangements burial plot etc attempt to have cr and family involved discuss the situation Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Spiritual Information: n/a References: caregiver’s handbook by the caregiver education and support services seniors counseling and training […]
Late stage caregivers will run into care recipients cr in great emotional distress every cr’s emotional needs in the final stages of life will differ however some emotions are common to many crs during end-of-life care the following are tips for offering emotion comfort to the cr
Try: Allow the cr to express fears of death it can be difficult to hear a cr talk about leaving family and friends behind but communicating their fears can help them come to terms with what’s happening although it will be difficult try to listen keep the cr company talk with the cr read to […]
Care recipient (cr) feels down depressed or bored and needs activities that encourage him her to feel better emotionally
Try: Encourage socializing with friends and relatives through visits phone calls or letters arrange fun times such as parties or outings help start new hobbies or revive old ones encourage cr to listen talk and share feelings give cr privacy in all of his her affairs treat cr with respect not as a little child […]
Care recipient (cr) feels his her life has been meaningless
Try: Help or encourage cr to do a life script whereby he she writes all the good things done for others all accomplishments etc then discuss with cr that had he she not been there to do what he she did at that time no one else would have and society would have been the […]
Late stage care is a difficult process for the Care recipient (cr) and the caregiver after the cr has passed take time to reflect on the cr’s life and remember the quality time you shared the following are tips for moving on after the cr’s death
Try: If available join a caregivers’ bereavement support group being with others who know your situation can help you understand your feelings enroll in an adult education class or volunteer if you have new free time acquiring new skills and staying physically active can promote healing create lasting tributes to the cr consider memorial sites […]