Try: Wear padded gloves to protect hands from developing blisters or being injured by debris Materials: Gloves Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: bicycle-related injuries by m j thompson and f p rivara american family physician may 15 2001 available at www aafp org Keywords: Bicycle hand blisters bike safety bike riding exercise […]
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Care recipient’s cr butt hurts after riding a bike
Try: Wear padded shorts use a comfortable seat to reduce buttock pain Materials: Padded shorts comfortable bike seat Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: bicycle-related injuries by m j thompson and f p rivara american family physician may 15 2001 available at www aafp org Keywords: Bicycle butt pain uncomfortable bike seat bike […]
Care recipient (cr) is unable to make his her own health care decisions and care giver cg must now make these decisions for cr
Try: Have a trusted friend attend meetings with cg when he she meets with cr’s medical team doctor if unsure about something ask as many questions as needed to health care staff have friend take notes in meetings with health care staff Materials: Pen and paper Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t understand medical staff
Try: If unclear about something that was said don’t be afraid to ask the doctor or nurse to repeat it or to say it another way that does make sense do not be reluctant to keep asking questions until cr or care giver cg has all the info needed to make decisions make sure cr […]
Care recipient’s cr whole family wants to be involved in making health care decisions for cr
Try: Choose one person to be the spokesperson and the contact person when dealing with medical staff even if one family member is named as the decision-maker it is a good idea as much as possible to have family agreement about cr’s care plan Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, […]
Care recipient’s cr family doesn’t agree on the care plan chosen for cr
Try: Try hiring a mediator – someone trained to bring people with different opinions to a common decision Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal 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) is at the end of life and care giver cg needs to make critical decisions about cr’s care
Try: As soon as possible after the doctor says cr is dying the family should try to discuss with the medical team what approach to end-of-life care they want for cr that way decision making for crucial situations can be planned and does not have to be done quickly Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Financial, […]
Care recipient’s cr friends want to help cr’s family cope with care giving tasks
Try: If unsure what help to offer talk to someone who has been through a similar situation find out what kind of help was useful Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal Information: n/a References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national institute on […]
Care recipient’s cr friends want to help cr’s family cope with care giving tasks
Try: If friends want to help but can’t get away from home schedule other friends or family to help with small jobs or to bring in meals Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal Information: n/a References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the national […]
Care giver cg is hesitant to ask others for help
Try: Try to ask for help when needed don’t hesitate to suggest a specific task to someone who offers to help friends and family are probably anxious to do something for cg and or the Care recipient (cr) but they may be reluctant to repeatedly offer when cg is so busy Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, […]