Try: Ask cr to rinse his her mouth with water after each meal and use mouthwash once a day Materials: Mouth wash Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Medical Physical, Personal, 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: […]
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Care recipient (cr) can’t brush his her teeth and needs care giver cg to do it
Try: Try using a long-handled angled or electric toothbrush Materials: Long-handled angled or electric toothbrush Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, 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: […]
Malnutrition is a serious problem in care recipient’s cr it is often caused by consuming inadequate amount of food liquids and nutrients malnutrition can cause a series of health issues in a cr including fatigue depression weak immune system anemia weakness digestive lung and heart problems and skin concerns the following are tips for avoiding malnutrition in the cr
Try: Make sure the cr eats nutrient packed foods have flavorful food available to make eating enjoyable allow the cr to snack between meals have the cr eat with company as much as possible if a caregiver has any questions about food prep seek help note consult a doctor if the cr shows any signs […]
It is important for the Care recipient (cr) to maintain a well balanced diet the following are tips for improving the cr’s overall diet
Try: Avoid skipping meals – skipping meals actually causes metabolism to slow down which leads to feeling sluggish and overeating later in the day start the cr with a good breakfast – select high fiber breads and cereals colorful fruit and protein to fill you with energy for the day look at these unusual foods […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble getting in and out of the bathtub
Try: Give cr a full bath two or three times a week for most crs a sponge bath to clean the face hands feet underarms and genital or private area is all that’s needed every day Materials: Sponge wash cloth gentle soap container for bath water bath towel moisturizing body lotion Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble getting in and out of the bathtub
Try: Washing cr cr’s hair in the sink may be easier than doing it in the shower or bathtub buy a hose attachment for the sink Materials: Hose attachment for sink Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: n/a References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease […]
Care giver cg needs help bathing Care recipient (cr)
Try: Get professional care giving help with bathing if it becomes too hard for cg to do him herself look in phone book for home health agencies Materials: Phone book Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease […]
Care recipient (cr) tries to hit care giver cg during bath
Try: Give cr a washcloth to hold this makes it less likely that cr will try to hit cg Materials: Wash cloth Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Verbal Communication, So-So Verbal Comm, Poor Verbal Comm, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, […]
Care recipient (cr) has a rash in the folds of his her skin
Try: After a bath or shower prevent rashes or infections by patting cr’s skin with a towel make sure cr is completely dry be sure to dry between folds of skin Materials: Bath towel Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: Check local phone book or contact […]
Care recipient (cr) gets rashes on his her private areas such as the rectum vagina or penis
Try: If cr has trouble with incontinence use a protective ointment such as vaseline around the rectum vagina or penis Materials: Protective ointment such as vaseline Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Gender, Male, Female, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization […]