Try: All broths and decaf teas are usually acceptable during a clear liquid diet allow clear decaffeinated sodas to become flat before giving to the cr prepare jello at half-strength by watering it down popsicles ice chips and gatorade are also good choices do not add cream or milk to any of the liquids Materials: […]
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Care recipient (cr) has diarrhea
Try: Put cr on a clear liquid diet for 24 hours if symptoms improve cr can start a bland diet on day 2 bananas rice applesauce toast cr can return to their regular diet on the third day if stools are more normal advise the cr to avoid milk products greasy and spicy foods for […]
Care recipient (cr) is worried about falling in his home
Try: Inspect hand rails for proper secure installation and that they can support appropriate weight position furniture to allow plenty of space for walking remove furniture if need be don’t use chairs with rollers on the legs replace handles on doors cabinets and furniture that makes grasping them easier check stairways for safety treads that […]
Care recipient (cr) is frequently bored but has a short attention span
Try: Put together some busy boxes to entertain the cr the boxes can be any size or shape and can contan various items the items in the box should be geared toward something that the cr used to handle such as nuts and bolts that can be sorted and put together this could work well […]
Care recipient (cr) is concerned about staying healthy during the hot summer but doesn’t like the air conditioning because he gets too cold
Try: Try turning up the air conditioning a bit if cr won’t stay inside have him sit on a shady porch under a ceiling fan or near a box fan Materials: Box fan ceiling fan Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: protecting seniors from dangerous summer heat by june fletcher 2011 available at […]
Care recipient (cr) is concerned about staying healthy during the hot summer but doesn’t like the air conditioning because he gets too cold
Try: To keep the house cooler without running the air conditioning close curtains or blinds on the east side of the home during the morning and the west side in the afternoon Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Financial, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: protecting seniors from dangerous summer heat by june fletcher 2011 available at […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t have air conditioning in his home
Try: Make sure cr spends at least some time in a cool air-conditioned space like a mall or theater for at least two or three hours a day Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Financial, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: protecting seniors from dangerous summer heat by june fletcher 2011 available at www agingcare com Keywords: […]
Care recipient (cr) uses a wheelchair and can’t reach things that are up high
Try: Place frequently used items within reach and off of high shelves Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision Information: n/a References: the consumer’s guide to home safety for seniors by society of certified senior advisors 2010 available at www […]
Care recipient (cr) uses a walker and has tripped over things on the floor ground
Try: Remove potential tripping hazards electric cords low lying furniture area rugs loose carpet inspect walkways and driveways and repair any problem areas Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: the consumer’s […]
Falls a lot in home
Try: Check that footwear worn in the home has non-skid soles and is in good condition Materials: Non-skid soled shoes Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Mobility, Mobile, Needs Some Assistance, Independence, No Supervision, Some Supervision Information: n/a References: the consumer’s guide to home safety for seniors by society of certified senior advisors 2010 available […]