Try: Keep a list of concerns and patterns that seem odd or worrisome look over list to see if there are patterns developing that need to be addressed and discussed with cr take appropriate action to solve problems offer help to cr or arrange for a cg or other community services for seniors Materials: Pen […]
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Care recipient (cr) is stubborn and blows of care giver cg concerns and suggestions
Try: Ask a friend of cr’s to talk with him about the issue talk to a friend of cr’s who has gone through a similar situation and ask him how they resolved the issue Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Caregiver Needs&Support, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal Information: n/a References: let’s […]
Care giver cg needs to talk with Care recipient (cr) about the future and cr’s possible needs down the road
Try: Bring up the conversation casually and in a relaxed environment try using one of these examples mom can we spend five minutes jotting down ideas about getting someone else to do some work in the house i made us some tea mom and dad we wanted your input on a few things can i […]
Care giver cg needs to talk with Care recipient (cr) about the future and cr’s possible needs down the road
Try: Realize that there won’t just be one discussion to wrap up all the details start slowly if cr appears startled by the topic move on to another subject give cr time to absorb the idea remember that no one likes to feel cornered into talking cr might not share his true feelings if he […]
Care giver cg needs to talk to Care recipient (cr) about the future and how cr will manage things
Try: Prepare a script, not to use but to get thoughts clear and organized ahead of time and to decide what to cover in a given chat Materials: Pen and paper Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Financial, Legal, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: let’s talk a guide to navigating difficult discussions by homewatch care givers […]
Care giver cg needs to talk to Care recipient (cr) about the future and how cr will manage things
Try: Write cr a letter, not to give to him but to help cg explore his emotions and thoughts try writing a letter from the cr’s point of view to better understand the cr’s feelings hopes and fears then narrow down precise concerns Materials: Pen and paper Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Financial, Legal, Maintenance, Medical […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t have much food in the house
Try: Offer to take cr shopping offer to go shopping for cr keep track of cr’s food supply to see if there is some kind of behavior pattern developing that needs to be addressed Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: let’s talk a guide to navigating difficult discussions […]
Care recipient (cr) feels stiff after sitting at his computer for a while
Try: Try using a chair with wheels to make it easier to move the body around a bit while working Materials: Chair with wheels Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: eye care for computer users available at www shreeramkrishnanetralaya com Keywords: Computer back arms legs sitting chair stiff stiffness *This information is listed […]
Care recipient (cr) feels tired after using his computer for a while
Try: Try using a foot-rest to support feet if needed keep some space between the table and the knees to allow room for leg movement turn and tilt the screen to adjust for different working environment place screen directly in front of the body to keep the eyes looking forward try using an adjustable stand […]
Care recipient’s cr wrist s hurt when using the computer for a while
Try: Try using a wrist-rest or pad to support the wrists try holding wrist at an angle less than 10 degrees to reduce strain Materials: Wrist rest Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: eye care for computer users available at www shreeramkrishnanetralaya com Keywords: Computer wrist *This information is listed as a Tip […]