Try: Use loosely fitting doorknob covers so that the cover turns instead of the actual knob due to the potential hazard they could cause if an emergency exit is needed locked doors and doorknob covers should be used only when a care giver cg is present Materials: Door knob covers Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, […]
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Care recipient (cr) left home by opening a window
Try: Install safety devices found in hardware stores to limit how much windows can be opened Materials: Window safety devices Categories: Sage, Topic, 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: n/a References: home safety […]
Care giver cg finds it hard to bond with Care recipient (cr) due to cr’s memory loss
Try: Always treat the person with respect and never lose patience learn to repeat and smile talk about the past – people with memory loss love to reminisce and cr and cg will both enjoy the bonding experience of clear thought in cr’s memories Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Social, Long-Term […]
Care recipient (cr) has a lot of energy and moves around the house a lot
Try: Remove clutter and clear the pathways from room to room to prevent falls and allow the cr to move about more freely Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T Memory, Short-Term Memory, So-So S T Memory, Poor […]
Care recipient (cr) paces a lot and has fallen on occasion
Try: Make sure floors provide good traction for walking or pacing use nonskid floor wax or leave floors unpolished secure all rug edges eliminate throw rugs install nonskid strips cr should wear nonskid shoes or sneakers Materials: Nonskid floor wax nonskid strips nonskid shoes or sneakers Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, […]
Care recipient (cr) tries to open door and leave the house
Try: Place locks high or low on exit doors so they are out of direct sight Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, 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: n/a References: home safety for people with […]
Care recipient (cr) tries to open door and leave the house
Try: Consider installing double locks that require a key care giver cg should keep a key hide one near the door for emergency exit purposes Materials: Double locks that require a key 2 spare door key Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware, Long-Term Memory, So-So L T Memory, Poor L T […]
Care recipient (cr) gets dehydrated a lot and needs to drink more water
Try: Add drinking two glasses of water to daily skincare regimen drink cleanse moisturize etc then drink again Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: Social interaction is extremely important for an elderly cr when people share laughter it can help create a personal bond with others and remove any sense of personal isolation […]
Care recipient (cr) gets dehydrated a lot and needs to drink more water
Try: Drink water out of a big pyrex measuring cup – it it’s a good way to keep track of how much water is consumed Materials: Big pyrex measuring cup Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: Social interaction is extremely important for an elderly cr when people share laughter it can help create a personal […]
Care recipient (cr) forgets things a lot
Try: Leave simple clear notes around the house – ie a weekly planner of events Materials: Post it notes pen Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, 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: n/a References: alzheimer’s 2009 available at www checklists com […]