Try: Ask friends and family to visit limit the number of visitors at any one time plan visits when cr usually is at his her best Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Social, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S […]
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Care recipient (cr) gets upset during holiday family get togethers
Try: Avoid crowds changes in routine and strange places that may make cr feel confused or nervous Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Social, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor S T Memory Information: […]
Care recipient (cr) gets anxious and worried when travelling
Try: Pack items that the cr enjoys looking at or holding for comfort if possible travel with another family member or friend take an extra set of clothing for the cr in a carry-on bag Materials: n/a Categories: Emotional Psychological Information: n/a References: Adapted from the national institute on aging internet website www nia nih […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t enjoy vacations anymore
Try: Allow lots of time for each thing cr wants to do do not plan too many activities plan rest periods Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Social 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 […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t enjoy vacations anymore
Try: Follow a routine like the one cr has at home for example try to have cr eat rest and go to bed at the same time he she does at home keep a well-lighted path to the toilet and leave the bathroom light on all night be prepared to cut the visit short Materials: […]
Care recipient (cr) wandered off and got lost while on vacation
Try: Make sure cr wears or has something with him her that tells who he she is such as an id bracelet carry a recent photo of cr when going on vacations Materials: Id bracelet recent photo of cr Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to stay connected to his her faith community despite having memory loss and other cognitive problems
Try: Involve cr in spiritual activities that he she has known well these might include worship religious or other readings sacred music prayer and holiday rituals Materials: Religious or spiritual readings of cr’s faith spiritual music Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Social, Spiritual, Verbal Communication, So-So Verbal Comm, Poor Verbal […]
Many care recipient’s cr will have the need for intimacy at any age depending on the cr sex at older ages can present challenges because of physical or emotional issues if the cr is comfortable encourage the cr to talk about sex bringing up the subject can be difficult for some people but it should get easier once you begin have the cr
Try: The following things to start the communication materials try be playful being playful can make communication about intimacy a lot easier use humor gentle teasing and even tickling to lighten the mood learn how to infuse your communication with lightheartedness and humor speak honestly honesty fosters trust and relaxes both partners remind the cr […]
Many care recipient’s cr will have the need for intimacy at any age depending on the cr sex at older ages can present challenges because of physical or emotional issues suggest the cr keep in mind the following things
Try: Use the benefits of wisdom and experience the independence and self-confidence that comes with age can be a positive the cr will likely now know more about herself and what makes her excited and happy experience and self-possession can make intimacy more enjoyable remind the cr to keep a positive attitude avoid dwelling on […]
Care recipient (cr) may need to make a housing change in the future but has concerns about it
Try: There is a wide array of housing options available to the cr the costs vary based on the type of housing needed and some options can be quite expensive in addition the quality of life also varies and any kind of change for the elderly cr can be difficult talking to the cr about […]