Try: If cr has trouble getting in and out of the bathtub do a sponge bath instead Materials: Sponge gentle soap container for bath water bath towel moisturizing body lotion Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision Information: Check local phone book or […]
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The following are tips for improving the care recipient’s diet
Try: Reduce salt intake to help prevent water retention and high blood pressure look for the low sodium label and season meals with a few grains of course sea salt instead of cooking with salt try to eat some good fats focus on olive oil avocados salmon walnuts flaxseed and other monounsaturated fats eat fiber […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to feel in control during the bathing process to protect his her dignity
Try: Allow cr to do as much as possible this protects his her dignity and helps cr feel more in control Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Personal, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware Information: Check local phone book or contact the […]
Care recipient (cr) feels exposed embarrassed during bath
Try: Put a towel over cr cr’s shoulders or lap this helps him her feel less exposed then use a sponge or washcloth to clean under the towel Materials: Bath towel sponge or washcloth Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision Information: Check […]
Care recipient (cr) gets upset during bath
Try: Distract cr by talking about something else if he she becomes upset Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So […]
Care recipient (cr) needs a shower chair
Try: Shower chairs can be purchased at drug stores and medical supply stores Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the […]
Care recipient (cr) refuses to bathe
Try: Get the soap washcloth towels and shampoo ready make sure the bathroom is warm and well lighted play soft music if it helps to relax cr Materials: Soft music Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, […]
Care recipient (cr) refuses to bathe
Try: Be matter-of-fact about bathing say it it’s time for a bath now don’t argue about the need for a bath or shower Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, 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, […]
Care recipient (cr) is stressed about bathing
Try: Be gentle and respectful tell the cr what you are going to do step-by-step before you do it for example i am going to wash your back now make sure the water temperature in the bath or shower is comfortable to cr Materials: n/a Categories: Emotional Psychological, Personal, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory […]
Care recipient (cr) got a urinary tract infection after he she took a bath
Try: Don’t use bath oil it can make the tub slippery and may cause urinary tract infections Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal Information: Check local phone book or contact the meals on wheels organization at 703-548-5558 www mowaa org References: caring for a person with alzheimer’s disease your easy-to-use guide from the […]