Try: Stress can make it even more difficult to commnicate try to remain calm when you are communicating with the cr also take whatever steps are necessary to keep the cr calm keep background noise and group conversation to a minimum this can be very stressful to a cr struggling with the loss of ability […]
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Symptoms of a vitamin b-12 deficiency
Try: Look for the following unsteadiness and shakiness weak muscles incontinence low blood pressure poor vision moodiness Materials: n/a Categories: Behavior Challenging, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: A vitamin b-12 deficiency can mimic the symptoms of dementia and alzheimer’s if the cr is experiencing any of the above symptoms don’t automatically assume that the problem is […]
Care recipient (cr) has a corn callus on his foot
Try: Don’t cut corns or calluses cutting corns can cause infection and heavy bleeding so it it’s not worth the risk try to shield or pad the affected area with some cotton padding transfers the pressure of the shoe from a painful spot to one that is free of pain try using a nonmedicated corn […]
Care recipient (cr) has a callus that is causing discomfort
Try: Cut a piece of moleskin available at local drugstore or camping supply store into two half-moon shapes place the pieces on opposite sides of the callused area to protect it from further irritation Materials: A piece of moleskin available at local drugstore or camping supply store Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: […]
Care recipient (cr) has a corn between his toes that is causing discomfort
Try: Keep the toes separated with lamb lamb’s wool or cotton also try a small felt pad like those for hard corns Materials: A piece of lamb lamb’s wool or cotton small felt pad Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: 15 home remedies for calluses and corns available at www health howstuffworks com […]
Care recipient (cr) likes to walk for exercise and sometimes is bothered by a corn or callus on hisfoot
Try: If cr expects to be doing an unusual amount of walking or running coat toes with a little petroleum jelly to reduce friction Materials: Petroleum jelly Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: 15 home remedies for calluses and corns available at www health howstuffworks com Keywords: Corn callus feet skin foot walking […]
Care recipient (cr) has a corn callus
Try: Add 3 tablespoons baking soda to a basin of warm water and soak Materials: Baking soda warm water in a bucket or foot bath pan Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: 15 home remedies for calluses and corns available at www health howstuffworks com Keywords: Corn callus feet skin foot walking running […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help on how to buy the right insurance policy
Try: Discuss the policies cr is considering with people whose opinions are trustworthyt- a doctor financial advisor adult children or an informed friend or relative ask for the insurance company company’s financial rating and for a summary of each policy policy’s benefits or an outline of coverage ratings result from analyses of a company company’s […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help on how to buy the right insurance policy
Try: Even after a policy is purchased if cr finds that it does not meet his needs cr generally has 30 days to return the policy and get his her money back this is called the free look period do not give in to high-pressure sales tactics do not be afraid to ask the insurance […]
Care recipient (cr) has a corn callus on his foot
Try: Corns and calluses don’t just spring up out of nowhere excess pressure and friction can produce areas of dead thickened skin on the feet track down and eliminate the cause of all that rubbing toenails are designed to protect the toes from injury however the pressure of a shoe on a toenail that is […]