Try: Have a big glass of water at every transitional point of the day when cr first gets up just before leaving the house when cr sits down to work etc 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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs to drink more water
Try: Make it convenient – keep a big plastic insulated water bottle full on your desk or coffee table and reach for it all day Materials: Big plastic insulated water bottle Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: Social interaction is extremely important for an elderly cr when people share laughter it can help create a […]
Care recipient (cr) likes to wander out to the shed garage
Try: Keep all potentially dangerous items such as tools tackle machines and sporting equipment either locked away in cabinets or in appropriate boxes cases Materials: Boxes tool cases with locks locking tool cabinet Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware Information: Social interaction is extremely […]
Care recipient (cr) tries to use car or bucycle
Try: Secure and lock all motor vehicles and bicycles keep them out of sight if possible consider covering vehicles and bicycles with a tarp Materials: Large tarp Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware Information: Social interaction is extremely important for an elderly cr when […]
Care recipient (cr) likes to wander out to the shed garage
Try: Keep all toxic materials such as paint fertilizers gasoline or cleaning supplies out of view either put them in a high dry place or lock them in a cabinet Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware Information: Social interaction is extremely important […]
Care recipient (cr) likes to wander out to the shed or garage
Try: If cr is permitted in a garage shed or basement preferably with supervision make sure the area is well lit make sure that stairs have a handrail and are safe to walk up and down keep walkways clear of debris and clutter place overhanging items out of reach Materials: Overhead lighting handrails overhead storage […]
Care recipient (cr) retains water and needs to lose water weight
Try: Drink eight to ten glasses of water increasing water intake is one of the quickest and easiest ways to get rid of water weight strive to drink at least 64 ounces of water a day – more if possible add a lemon or lime for flavor if needed Materials: Lemon or lime Categories: Sage, […]
Elderly Care recipient (cr) needs ideas for social activities
Try: Dice games are fun and can usually be played by anyone even those suffering from arthritis bingo is a game that can be played easily with several people encourage the cr to get out and play at a local function senior center or if the cr is home-bound he or she can invite friends […]
Care recipient (cr) tampers with washer and dryer settings
Try: Remove large knobs from the washer and dryer to prevent cr from tampering with machinery Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware Information: Social interaction is extremely important for an elderly cr when people share laughter it can help create […]
Care recipient (cr) likes to put objects in the washer and dryer
Try: Close and latch the doors and lids to the washer and dryer to prevent objects from being placed in the machines Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Independence, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Cognitive Awareness, Somewhat Aware, Unaware Information: Social interaction is extremely important for an elderly cr when people share laughter […]