Try: Be patient when cr has trouble finding the right words or putting feelings into words help cr find words to express thoughts and feelings for example mrs d cried after forgetting her garden club meeting she finally said i wish they stopped her daughter said you wish your friends had stopped by for you […]
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Care recipient (cr) has trouble saying what he needs feels or wants
Try: Keep in mind that as cr loses the ability to talk clearly he may rely on other ways to communicate his thoughts and feelings for example the cr’s facial expressions may show sadness anger or frustration grasping at his undergarments may tell the care giver cg that cr needs to use the bathroom Materials: […]
A poor diet can lead to poor concentration
Try: Don’t skip breakfast especially those high in fiber high fiber diets have been associated with decreasing brain function impairment in the elderly ensure the diet includes lots of monounsaturated fatty acids omega 3 and 6 fatty acids have been shown to fend off the decline of cognitive skills supplement diets with alc acetyl l-carnitine […]
Care recipient (cr) has poor concentration
Try: Using the following natural supplements huperzia serrata – improves memory ginko biloba – treatment for age-related mental decline vinpocetine – enhances brain circulation and increase the brain’s oxygen use gotu cola – promotes mental claraity and brain function urtica urens – maintains circulatory system functions Materials: n/a Categories: Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, Maintenance, Medical […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble communicating his needs
Try: Use different words if cr doesn’t understand what was said the first time for example if cr is asked whether he is hungry and cr doesn’t respond try saying dinner is ready now let let’s eat try not to say don’t you remember or i told you Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, […]
Care recipient (cr) is aware of his memory loss and needs support from others
Try: Take time to listen cr may want to talk about the changes he is noticing be as sensitive as possible don’t just correct cr every time he forgets something or says something odd try to understand that it it’s a struggle for cr to communicate Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, […]
Care recipient (cr) insists on keeping a firearm
Try: Discuss firearm safety consult the cr’s doctor if you suspect the cr is not mentally emotionally or physically capable of safely handling a firearm if you feel the cr may be better protected with a less harmful use of defense perhaps suggest a tazer or stun gun to replace firearms Materials: n/a Categories: Behavior […]
Care recipient (cr) has chronic hiccups
Try: Encourage the cr to hold their breath drink some water use smelling salts take deep breaths exercise if hiccups become excessive in duration look for the following warning signs that the hiccups may be causing injury reflux stomach pain spitting up blood excessive nausea Materials: Smelling salts water Categories: Medical Physical Information: If excessive […]
Care recipient (cr) still manages his or her finances and needs some guidance
Try: Encourage the cr to do the following set up a direct deposit for any income use a debit card to avoid carrying large sums of cash do not use outdoor atm atm’s do not leave purse or wallet unattended Materials: n/a Categories: Financial, Personal Information: n/a References: Adapted from information found in the book […]
Care recipient (cr) is unproductive due to poor concentration
Try: Create a distraction-free environment for the cr remove all visual and auditory distractions encourage the cr to gather up all of the materials and tools needed before beginning to work on a specific task or project encourage the cr to work one task at a time setup a system or routine for the cr […]