Try: Provide adequate meals snacks to minimize hunger have a regular toileting schedule to minimize incontinence make sure there are frequent position changes if bedridden or in a chair lower stress in the environment minimize the noise and avoid over stimulation approach cr with a soft soothing voice call cr by name and identify yourself […]
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Care recipient’s cr sleep patterns have changed
Try: Make sure cr is getting adequate exercise try to take one or two vigorous walks a day make sure cr is not hungry at night try a light snack before bedtime or during the night avoid bathing or heavy activities late in the afternoon or evening unless a warm bath relaxes cr allow cr […]
Care recipient (cr) is agitated or angry and needs calming down
Try: Alternate quiet times with more active periods make sure cr is well rested before starting an activity reduce the noise level clutter or number of people in the area maintain a consistent routine remove cr from a stressful situation gently and in a calm manner use food items or a favorite activity to distract […]
Care recipient (cr) is always saying he she wants to go home
Try: Go for a walk or a drive getting out even for a short time is helpful upon returning home cr often recognizes it as home respond to the emotion being expressed for example are you feeling scared or i know you are lonely offer reassurance look at photo album with pictures of cr cr’s […]
Care recipient (cr) wanders and needs ways to find his her way back or to know where he she is
Try: Allow cr to wander if the environment is safe and secure place familiar objects furniture and pictures in surroundings help direct cr with clearly marked rooms using name plaques pictures or a decorated door remove items that trigger cr’s desire to go out such as shoes coat purse keys etc try locks on doors […]
Care recipient (cr) asks the same questions to others over and over again or repeats things he she has already said
Try: Respond to the emotion instead of the specific question cr may simply want reassurance use brief statements try not to remind cr that he she has asked the same question before as this may be upsetting to him her try a gentle touch when verbal response does not help use a calm voice when […]
Care recipient (cr) follows care giver cg around all the time
Try: Maintain a consistent routine involve cr in a regular activities program give repetitious chores to perform such as folding towels winding yarn dusting give cr reassurance when cr is totally dependent on cg and cg sometimes cannot be seen cr may then become distressed and panic Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help understanding what others are saying
Try: Make sure cr is able to hear when others are talking to him her approach cr from the front so cr isn’t startled make sure confusion distraction and noise are at a minimum speak slowly and clearly using a lower pitch voice will help to convey a sense of calm use short simple familiar […]
Care recipient (cr) gets agitated and is difficult to communicate with when he she is in this state of mind
Try: Speak in a calm slow voice give directions one at a time and in a clear manner explain things in a simple direct way avoid sarcasm avoid statements that could be confusing Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Verbal Communication, Good […]
Care recipient (cr) is upset and threatened violence toward others
Try: Set firm boundaries take the necessary measures to keep cr and others around him her safe leave the area if necessary try not to argue or increase the stress level let cr know in a calm manner that the care giver cg will not tolerate anyone getting hurt including cr Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, […]