Try: Call the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 or visit their website at www mowaa org the eldercare locator also can help at 1-800-677-1116 or www eldercare gov Materials: Phone book or internet Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the […]
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Care giver cg needs help caring for Care recipient (cr) during the day time
Try: Call the national adult day services association at 1-877-745-1440 or visit their website at www nadsa org call the eldercare locator at 1-800-677-1116 or visit their website at www eldercare gov Materials: Phone book or internet Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: caring for a person with […]
caregiver (cg) needs ideas for activities that would be enjoyable to the Care recipient (cr)
Try: Enjoyable activities can be beneficial to the cr cr’s overall health and well being a key aspect of healthy aging is the continuing ability to find meaning and joy in life as crs age activities that were previously enjoyed may no longer be available due to life changes for example the cr may retire […]
caregiver (cg) who has decided that the cr care recipient needs home health care is having trouble deciding which option is the best
Try: Start with your existing networks to find outside providers sometimes the best referrals come from family friends neighbors or colleagues check with a local church or synagogue that has programs for seniors meals socialization and so on utilize senior adult resources in your local community the local senior service center may be a good […]
One of the greatest challenges of aging is how the care recipient’s cr support network changes staying connected isn’t always easy as people grow older, even for those who have always had an active social life retirement illness death and moves can take away close friends and family members but it’s important to find ways to reach out and connect to others the following are tips for how to stay connected and socialize
Try: Connect regularly with friends and family have the cr spend time with people he enjoys and who make him feel good it may be a neighbor a lunch date with an old friend or shopping with family make an effort to make new friends as the cr loses people in his circle it is […]
caregiver (cg) need to hire a home care provider and needs suggestions on how to go about it
Try: Hiring a home care provider can help the Care recipient (cr) remain in home as long as possible while it is extra work you may have more chance of success if you take your time and do the research necessary to make an informed decision here are some suggestions interview several candidates in person […]
The care recipient’s cr brain and mental functions are essential to overall health keeping the brain active and maintaining creativity actually may help to prevent cognitive decline and memory problems the following are tips for the cr to keep herself mentally sharp
Try: Try variations on what you know for some people it might be games other people may enjoy puzzles still others may enjoy trying out new cooking recipes find something that the cr enjoys and continue to try new variations and challenges work something new in each day the cr doesn’t have to work elaborate […]
Care recipient (cr) feels patronized and put down by his or her adult children
Try: Try to figure out what the cr needs in each specific situation serve as the cr cr’s advocate in dealing with the adult children be assertive and stand up for what is right for cr state the cr cr’s needs clearly and definitively so that the adult children can’t fail to understand don’t allow […]
Care recipient (cr) feels manipulated or bullied by his or her adult children
Try: Encourage the cr to try the following suggestions look for the places and times in which you are most effective in getting what you need out of conversations with your adult childern plan to have important conversations with your adult childern at those places and times if you are more on your toes in […]
Care giver cg is having trouble caring for the Care recipient (cr) by him herself and needs help with care giving duties
Try: Build a support system the support system might include the cg’s caregiver support group the local chapter of the alzheimer alzheimer’s association family friends and faith groups Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal Information: Up-to-date References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from […]