Try: Avoid saturated or trans fats foods containing high levels of saturated fats or trans fats can boost cholesterol levels in your body much more significantly than other foods saturated fat and trans fat both increase the levels of bad cholesterol and can even lower levels of good cholesterol choose foods wisely pick foods rich […]
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As a caregiver selecting and preparing food for the Care recipient (cr) is a big responsibility be sure to include healthy foods especially foods that are low in salt eating a lot of salt can contribute to high blood pressure which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease thus reducing the salt in food is important to a heart-healthy diet the following are tips to reduce salt intake for the cr
Try: Eat less processed foods try more fresh foods much of the salt we eat comes from canned or processed foods like soups or packaged eating fresh foods takes more preparation but it is much better for the cr’s health cook with healthier spices there are a vast number of alternatives to salt try fresh […]
Care recipient (cr) is no longer able to chew and swallow easily
Try: Make sure to cut the food into small pieces and make it soft enough to eat grind food or make it liquid using a blender or baby food grinder offer cr soft foods such as ice cream milk shakes yogurt soups applesauce gelatin or custard don’t use a straw; it may cause more swallowing […]
Care recipient (cr) has skin problems because he she can’t move or reposition him herself
Try: Move cr at least every two hours if he she is sitting up move cr at least every hour if he she is lying down put a 4-inch foam pad on top of the mattress check to make sure that the foam pad is comfortable for crn some people find these pads too hot […]
Care recipient (cr) is no longer able to chew and swallow easily
Try: Don’t hurry cr he she needs time to chew and swallow each mouthful before taking another bite don’t feed cr if he she is drowsy or lying down he she should be in an upright sitting position during the meal and for at least 20 minutes after the meal have cr keep his her […]
Care recipient (cr) has problems caring for his her feet
Try: Soak cr cr’s feet in warm water; wash the feet with a mild soap; and check for cuts corns and calluses put lotion on the feet so that the skin doesn’t become dry and cracked cut or file toenails Materials: Mild soap foot moisturizing lotion toenail clippers nail file Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to have his her skin checked for pressure sores
Try: Look at cr cr’s heels hips buttocks shoulders back and elbows for redness or sores try to keep cr off the affected area Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision Information: May have to be repeated more than once to different […]
Care recipient (cr) has mobility issues and care giver cg needs to avoid hurting him herself while moving cr
Try: Use a transfer or posey belt cg can buy this belt at a medical supply store or drugstore to move cr from a lying to a sitting position slide him her to the edge of the chair or bed by wrapping the transfer belt around the cr cr’s waist face cr and place hands […]
Care recipient (cr) has mobility issues and care giver cg needs to avoid hurting him herself while moving cr
Try: Care giver cg should know his her own strength when lifting or moving cr don’t try to do too much also cg should be aware of how he she positions his her body bend at the knees and then straighten up by using the thigh muscles not the back keep the back straight and […]
Care recipient (cr) is bed bound and needs to be kept as comfortable as possible
Try: Buy special mattresses and wedge-shaped seat cushions that reduce pressure sores these can be purchased these at a medical supply store or drugstore or online ask a home health aide nurse or physical therapist how to use the equipment move cr to a different position at least every 2 hours use a lap board […]