Try: Squeeze the top of the crutches between the arms and the rib cage while pressing down on the handles body weight should be taken through the hands not through the armpits Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: crutches basic guide by sherman oaks […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs to adjust his her forearm crutches
Try: When standing tall with arms at the side adjust the crutch height so that the handles are level with the wrists while holding the handles adjust the cuffs to a comfortable position just below the elbows Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: crutches […]
Managing stress is important as a caregiver caring for a Care recipient (cr) managing stress involves many things including reducing stress and keeping physically healthy the following are healthy ways to reduce stress
Try: Set aside relaxation time include rest and relaxation in your daily schedule don’t allow other obligations to the cr to dominate your life connect with others spend time with positive people who enhance your life a strong support system will help you with the stress of caregiving do something you enjoy every day make […]
Care recipient (cr) bites down on glass thermometer and may break it
Try: Don’t use a glass thermometer use a digital thermometer which can be purchased at a grocery or drugstore Materials: Digital thermometer Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware Information: n/a References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national […]
Care recipient (cr) tries to step down when walking from a carpeted to a tile floor this puts him or her at risk for falls
Try: Clean up clutter remove throw rugs use chairs with arms put grab bars in the bathroom use good lighting make sure cr wears sturdy shoes with good traction Materials: Chairs with arms grab bars extra lighting sturdy shoes with good traction Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: caring for a person with […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t know if he she is dehydrated and needs to be drinking more fluids
Try: Signs of dehydration may be dry mouth dizziness hallucinations don’t forget that hallucinations may be caused by another condition rapid heart rate Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble pooping sometimes
Try: Try to get cr to drink at least 6 glasses of liquid a day Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on aging by national institute on aging 2011 available at www nia nih gov Keywords: Constipation […]
Care recipient (cr) is trying new medications to see which one works best for him her materials
Try: Work closely with the doctor to learn which medicines to use for cr’s condition how much to use and when to use them check with the doctor to see if medicare or private insurance will cover the cost of the medicines find out if it’s possible to buy the non-brand also called generic type […]
Finding an appropriate care facility is important for the Care recipient (cr) appropriately screening facilities is crucial to finding a good match the following are common questions to ask at the respite care facility
Try: How are care workers screened what is the training and level of experience of the care providers will care providers need additional training to meet specific family needs how and by whom are the care providers supervised what procedures does the program have for emergencies are families limited to a certain number of hours […]
Respite care gives the busy caregiver a temporary break from the Care recipient (cr) one common option for respite care are independent care providers the following are tips for finding independent care providers
Try: Conduct an in-depth interview with each candidate speak with the candidate on the phone and the follow up with a thorough in person interview be specific about all of the tasks skills and schedules involved discuss compensation and payment schedules do not pay for services in advance request several work and personal Materials: n/a […]