Try: Look for the following signs and symptoms of shock in its various forms mild shock fast pulse pale cold and clammy skin confusion and inability to answer simple questions severe shock barely detectable pulse losing consciousness allergic shock fast pulse warm and flushed skin Materials: n/a Categories: Medical Physical Information: Shock can be fatal […]
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caregiver (cg) wants to know what to do when the Care recipient (cr) gets stung by an insect the cg also wants to know what can be done to prevent insect stings
Try: Find out if the cr is dangerously allergic to insect stings find out if the cr has a epinephrine autoinjector the autoinjector is a medical device used to deliver a measured dose or doses of epinephrine also know as adrenaline the autoinjector is most frequently used for the treatment of acute allergic reactions to […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t remember how to use household personal products
Try: Secure poisons including cleaning materials cosmetics gasoline and certain plants Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, 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: Christian care health system no date home […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t remember how to use household appliances equipment
Try: Put away kitchen appliances and other equipment including knives mixers grills guns lawn mowers power tools because cr may not remember how to use them safely Materials: n/a 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, […]
Care recipient (cr) may hurt him herself with bathroom electrical appliances
Try: Remove electrical appliances including electric razors or hair dryers from the bathroom to reduce the risk of electrical shock remove non-essential items Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal Information: n/a References: Christian care health system no date home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s available at Keywords: Bathroom electricity electric razors hair […]
Care recipient (cr) is worried he she might slip and fall in bathtub
Try: Apply textured decals on slippery surfaces Materials: Textured decals Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal Information: n/a References: Christian care health system no date home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s available at Keywords: Falls bathroom safety shower bathing home safety *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t understand why there are textured decals on the bathtub
Try: Use a color that blends with the surface of the bathtub shower to prevent confusion Materials: Textured decals that match bathtub shower color Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Medical Physical, Personal, 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 […]
Care recipient (cr) has a history of wandering outside
Try: Apply colorful decals to large windows and sliding glass doors Materials: Colorful window decals Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Christian care health system no date home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s available at Keywords: Wanders wandering home safety home security *This information is listed as a Tip and is not […]
Care recipient (cr) got burned by radiator heater
Try: Place guards around radiators and heaters Materials: Home safety guards gates Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Touch, So-So Touch, Poor Touch Information: n/a References: Christian care health system no date home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s available at Keywords: Burns home safety radiator hot water heater heater *This information is listed as a […]
Care recipient (cr) is very curious and is always getting into cabinets where dangerous products are kept
Try: Install safety latches or locks on cabinets where dangerous items are kept Materials: Safety latches or locks for cabinets Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Cognitive Intellectual, 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: […]