Try: Serve meals at the same time each day make the eating area quiet turn off the tv cd player or radio offer just one food at a time instead of filling the plate or table with too many things use colorful plates so cr can see the food control between-meal snacks lock the refrigerator […]
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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 […]
Pets can be good for many care recipient’s cr however cr’s with weak immune systems are potentially at risk for getting ill from animals the following are tips to reduce the risk of illness
Try: Wash hands thoroughly after contact with animals keep the pet clean and healthy this includes routine care and vaccinations remember some pets will need medication supervise people if necessary while they are interacting with the pet prevent children from kissing the pet or putting their hands in the pet’s mouth promptly clean up after […]
Care recipient (cr) can’t communicate when he she feels pain
Try: Always remember that cr may not be able to tell others when he she is in pain watch cr cr’s face to see if it looks like he she is in pain or feeling ill also notice sudden changes in behavior such as increased yelling or striking out Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, […]
Pets have many benefits for most care recipients cr however a pet is not a miracle cure for the cr a pet is only beneficial and comforting if the situation is right the following are tips to know when considering if a pet is right for the cr
Try: Pets cost money food bills veterinary care grooming and other costs can be expensive this could be an issue if the cr is on a fixed or limited income pets require time and attention some pets need daily exercise to stay calm and well-balanced; most other pets require at least daily care and attention […]
Care recipient (cr) gets upset and acts out when at the emergency room er
Try: Take a list of medicines insurance cards the health care provider provider’s name and phone number and advance directives advance directives are signed documents such as a living will that spell out a patient patient’s wishes for end-of-life care ask a friend or family member to go with the care giver cg or meet […]
Care recipient (cr) gets upset and acts out when at the doctor’s office
Try: Make an appointment during tcr tcr’s best time of day and when the office is not very crowded let the office staff know before the visit about cr cr’s behavior problems ask them for help to make the visit go smoothly don’t tell cr about the visit until the day of the visit or […]
Care recipient (cr) has weak lower joints and needs help sitting and standing independently
Try: Try installing a floor-to-ceiling grab bar where needed in the home it may give cr a steady structure to hold on to when getting up or sitting down without needing help from someone else it can be purchased from a medical supply company and is also sold online Materials: Floor-to-ceiling grab bar Categories: Sage, […]
Care recipient (cr) has weak lower joints and needs help sitting and standing independently
Try: Try using a grab bar that pivots and locks unlocks this device may give cr a steady structure to hold on to when getting up or sitting down without needing help from someone else it unlocks and pivots freely to move with cr step by step it can be purchased from a medical supply […]
Care recipient (cr) has weak lower joints and needs help sitting and standing independently
Try: Try using a portable rail this device gives cr a steady structure to hold on to when getting up or sitting down without needing help from someone else cr can take it with him her from place to place or simply move it out of the way when it is not needed it can […]