Try: Use a pressure mattress for increased comfort and to avoid pressure sores Materials: Pressure mattress Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: n/a References: how to care for someone at home after broken hip 2011 available at www agedcarer com Keywords: Hip broken hip hip surgery bed […]
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Care recipient (cr) had hip surgery and has trouble getting in and out of bed
Try: Use an electric bed to ease transferring in and out of bed without injuring the hip Materials: Electric bed Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: n/a References: how to care for someone at home after broken hip 2011 available at www agedcarer com Keywords: Hip […]
Care recipient (cr) is coming home from hospital and care giver cg needs information on how to help cr at home
Try: Organize a safe space for cr to recuperate preferably on the first level of the home move bedroom closer to a bathroom rearrange items in rooms so they are not difficult to reach use a bedside table or trolley on wheels for storing frequently used items before returning home ask doctor about getting a […]
Care recipient (cr) had hip surgery and can’t reach things or bend over to pick up things
Try: Use a reacher for grabbing hard to reach objects and prevent bending over Materials: Reacher Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: how to care for someone at home after broken hip by staff writer 2011 available at www agedcarer com Keywords: Hip broken […]
Care recipient (cr) had hip surgery and has trouble sitting down and getting up from the toilet
Try: Install a raised toilet seat to ease the pressure and discomfort from sitting on the toilet Materials: Raised toilet seat Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: how to care for someone at home after broken hip by 2011 available at www agedcarer com Keywords: […]
Care recipient (cr) had hip surgery and has trouble bathing comfortably and safely
Try: Install hand rails in the shower recess and bathroom to help cr be more stable on his feet install a shower chair and hand held hose for showering use along handled sponge for personal hygiene use a non-slip bath mat to prevent falls in the bathroom Materials: Handrails shower chair long handled sponge non-slip […]
Care recipient (cr) has gout and needs tips for managing painful symptoms
Try: Make sure cr keeps joint elevated Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: home gout remedies available at www homegoutremedies com Keywords: Gout pain swelling swollen joint big toe joints ankle knee wrist heel *This information is listed as a Tip and is not […]
Care recipient (cr) has gout and needs tips for managing painful symptoms
Try: If cr has to take a pain killer not recommended do not take aspirin as this will only make the problem worse take something like ibuprofen to kill the pain Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: home gout remedies available at www homegoutremedies […]
caregiver (cg) lives quite a distance from the Care recipient (cr) and needs to help out from time to time
Try: When you visit the cr get a copy of the local phone book with yellow pages take the phone book home for easy reference when the cr needs assistance in the future for example if the cr needs car repairs you can refer to the phone book to help the cr locate the local […]
Care recipient (cr) is coming home from hospital and care giver cg needs information on how to help cr at home
Try: Before cr leaves hospital look into available community nursing services in the area ask a social worker or aged care assessment team acat about arranging nursing care at home help cr with normal everyday activities like shopping preparing food showering and toileting talk to an occupational therapist an occupational therapist can help organize home […]