Try: Start by using left hand in place of right for everyday tasks; including writing try writing an a4 page on a subject or subjects that are interesting each day after a while cr should begin to see improvements in all aspects of his handwriting Materials: A4 size paper pen or pencil Categories: Sage, Topic, […]
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Care recipient (cr) can’t use his right hand anymore and needs to learn how to write and do other things with his left hand
Try: Start doing everyday tasks with left hand this trains left hand to do things that right hand does naturally brush teeth while holding the toothbrush in left hand turn the tap on with left instead of right hand reach for things with left hand over time using left hand will become a natural action […]
Care giver cg is worried about Care recipient (cr) when he is at home or is driving
Try: Install a gps in the home or car to allow for easy tracking Materials: Gps system for home and or car Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: the consumer’s guide to home safety for seniors by society of certified senior advisors 2010 available at www csa us Keywords: Crime living alone home […]
Care recipient (cr) gets heat cramps during the hot summer months
Try: Stop all activity and sit quietly in a cool place drink clear juice or a sports beverage do not return to strenuous activity for a few hours after the cramps subside because further exertion may lead to heat exhaustion or heat stroke Materials: Clear juice or a sports beverage Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical […]
Care recipient (cr) gets sunburned
Try: Avoid repeated sun exposure apply cold compresses or immerse the sunburned area in cool water apply moisturizing lotion to affected areas do not use salve butter or ointment do not break blisters Materials: Cold compresses moisturizing lotion Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: extreme heat a prevention guide to promote your personal […]
Care recipient (cr) gets heat rashes
Try: Go to a cooler less humid environment keep the affected area dry use dusting powder to increase comfort Materials: Dusting powder Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: extreme heat a prevention guide to promote your personal health and safety by national center for environmental health 2009 available at www bt cdc gov […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t pay much attention to his fluid intake and needs help recognizing when he should be drinking more water
Try: If cr’s urine is a light yellow color he is drinking enough water if it it’s darker yellow cr needs to drink more Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: hot weather safety tips for older adults by the ags foundation for health in aging 2009 available at www christianlivingcommunities org […]
Care recipient (cr) lives alone and needs quick access to call for help if needed
Try: Cordless phone or cell phone with programmable number feature use a cordless phone or cell phone in the home that cr can carry around Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: the consumer’s guide to home safety for seniors by society of certified senior advisors 2010 available at www csa us […]
Care recipient (cr) lives alone and needs quick access to call for help if needed
Try: Install a call button system that can alert authorities immediately in case of emergency some models include a device that can be worn around the neck Materials: Call button system Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: the consumer’s guide to home safety for seniors by society of certified senior advisors 2010 available […]
Care recipient (cr) is worried about phone scams
Try: Reduce phone calls to the home add the phone number to the do not call registry 1-888-382-1222 or www donotcall gov try forwarding all of cr’s phone calls to a different phone number Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Emotional Psychological, Financial, Legal, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: the consumer’s guide to home […]