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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs help doing things
Try: Avoid using the word help because cr may take offense at appearing dependent try saying i heard of a service that can send a lady to cook lunches for seniors what do you think of that idea Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Communication, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: let’s talk a guide to […]
Care recipient (cr) gets back strain pain after being on the computer for a while
Try: Try using a chair with adjustable back-rest to keep spine straight Materials: Chair with adjustable back-rest Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Eye care for computer users available at www shreeramkrishnanetralaya com Keywords: Computer back strain back pain sitting *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
Care recipient’s cr eyes hurt after using the computer
Try: To avoid reflection and glare from the table use table and countertops with non-reflective matt surfaces choose dark letters and light background on the screen to enhance contrast and use a filter to reduce the brightness regularly wipe the screen with tissue paper or dry cloth to remove dust that affect the clarity Materials: […]
Care recipient’s cr eyes hurt after using the computer
Try: Place the screen slightly below eye level so that the eyes are looking slightly downwards document and the screen should be at the same distance around 40-60 centimeters to the eyes this saves the eyes from frequent accommodation use accessory light for the document if needed take 5-10 minutes rest after using the computer […]
Care recipient’s cr eyes hurt after using the computer
Try: Avoid placing the back of the monitor too close to wall otherwise the heat will be reflected towards r eyes avoid air-conditioning or setting the temperature too low as long as the computer is not damaged intentionally increase the frequency of blinking so that tears can be swept over the eyes for lubrication and […]
Care recipient’s cr eyes get tired after using the computer
Try: Look down slightly towards the screen with an angle of 15-20 degree to minimize the reflection of ceiling light maintain a distance of around 40-60 centimeters to the screen to prevent strain of the ciliary muscles of the eyes choose a chair with adjustable height and keep the height at around 34-52 centimeters so […]
Care recipient’s cr arm s hurt after using his computer for a while
Try: Keep upper arm and forearm at 90 degrees to prevent muscle strain Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: eye care for computer users available at www shreeramkrishnanetralaya com Keywords: Computer arms sitting *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed
caregiver (cg) needs advice for dealing with challenging behaviors of Care recipient (cr)
Try: Challenging behaviors can be triggered or set off by any number of circumstances for example a hearing impaired cr may misunderstand your question or request and give the wrong response if your body language or facial expression shows dissatisfaction because the request was misunderstood the cr may become defensive and angry you should ask […]
Care recipient (cr)0 gets eye strain after being out in the sun working in the yard or garden
Try: Try wearing glasses or sunglasses with polarized lenses they increase contrast and cut down on glare Materials: Glasses with polarized lenses Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: tips to prevent eye strain by chris adams available at www ergonomics about com Keywords: Vision eyes […]