Try: Search for missing things to distract cr; then talk about what was found for example talk about a photograph or keepsake have extra sets of keys or eyeglasses in case they are lost Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T […]
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Care recipient (cr) is agitated or seems upset about something
Try: Look for the early signs of agitation or aggression if there are signs deal with the cause before the problem behaviors start Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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, […]
Care recipient (cr) has too many medical bills and has considerable anxiety over the issue
Try: Encourage the cr to implement the following recommendations create a file that has documentation related to your finances and medical expenses the file should include the following Materials: n/a Categories: Communication, Financial, Legal, Medical Physical Information: All of your assets and liabilities all of your sources and uses of cash income from wages social […]
Care recipient (cr) is tired and unable to concentrate
Try: Help the cr get at least eight hours of sleep each night ensure the quality of sleep is sufficient ask the cr if he or she feels refreshed and replenished after a long night night’s sleep if not discuss and research ways to get a better night night’s sleep if the cr cannot get […]
Care recipient (cr) is easily embarrassed
Try: Reassure the cr that age-related vulnerabilities are normal they are accepted by other seniors as part of the aging process and many younger individuals as well most people understand age-related vulnerabilities and do not judge seniors who have to live with these issues share an embarrassing moment from your own life help the cr […]
caregiver (cg) needs help communicating with Care recipient (cr)
Try: Discuss issues with the cr; do not talk at him or her ask questions and allow time for the cr to answer do not try and be a know- it-all and insist on your own way make sure the cr has a chance to express opinions that you will consider bring up one idea […]
Care recipient (cr) refuses all suggestions made by caregiver (cg)
Try: Refusal may just be an automatic reaction to each of your suggestions because the word no is still in the cr’s memory and is easy to say your suggestion may be misunderstood because of the cr’s hearing or cognitive problems try cuing or acting out your requested task for example put on your coat […]
Care recipient (cr) has upsetting visions or hears things that aren’t real
Try: Distract cr sometimes moving to another room or going outside for a walk helps Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, 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: Go over any natural supplements […]
Care recipient (cr) thinks tv program or movie is really going on in the room
Try: Turn off the tv when violent or upsetting programs are on make sure cr is safe and can’t reach anything that could be used to hurt anyone or herself Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term […]
Care recipient (cr) isn’t sleeping very well
Try: Set a quiet peaceful mood in the evening to help cr relax keep the lights low try to reduce the noise levels play soothing music if it calms the cr Materials: Soothing music Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical Information: Go over any natural supplements or herbs you are taking with your healthcare […]