Try: If it it’s feasible to walk to work or the store instead of taking the bus or driving give that a try Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by schade d s and associates 1999 university of new mexico american diabetes […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs to start exercising but hates it cr needs ways to make exercise more enjoyable
Try: Set some activity goals or milestones and reward yourself as you progress and reach them eventually the cr may find he is feeling better and is actually enjoying the activity and the activity itself becomes its own reward Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: 101 tips for staying […]
Care recipient (cr) needs an organized way to solve problems
Try: Identify and define the problem list possible solutions select and act on the most promising option evaluate the outcome and keep going on the list of solutions until the problem is solved Materials: Pen and paper Categories: Sage, Topic, Cognitive Intellectual, Emotional Psychological Information: n/a References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by […]
Care recipient (cr) wants to know how to prevent foot ulcers
Try: Pamper the feet keep them clean dry and protected from injury watch them like a hawk check feet dauly for cuts or other small injuries Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by schade d s and associates 1999 american diabetes association www diabetes […]
Care recipient (cr) wants to start walking for exercise and wants to know how to find someone to walk with him
Try: Start by asking family members friends and co-workers try to find someone dependable who is at about the same level of fitness Materials: Local newspaper Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social Information: n/a References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by schade d s and associates 1999 american diabetes association www diabetes org […]
Care recipient (cr) wants to start walking for exercise and wants to know how to find someone to walk with him
Try: If no one is interested or available see if any of the malls in the area has a walking program Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social Information: n/a References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by schade d s and associates 1999 american diabetes association www diabetes org Keywords: Exercise walking […]
Care recipient (cr) wants to start walking for exercise and wants to know how to find someone to walk with him
Try: Look in the local paper for walking clubs Materials: Local newspaper Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Social Information: n/a References: 101 tips for staying healthy 2nd edition by schade d s and associates 1999 university of new mexico american diabetes association www diabetes org Keywords: Exercise walking walking partner walking club *This information is […]
Care recipient (cr) just starting using a walker and needs some tips
Try: Always take small steps when using a walker choose to sit in chairs that have firm armrests using armrests will help cr get up from a sitting position more easily do not pull on or tilt the walker when getting up from a sitting position do not try to walk if feeling dizzy Materials: […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to increase his daily intake of calcium
Try: To identify foods with at least 10 daily value dv of calcium per serving the food and drug administration fda allows these terms on food labels 20 dv or more high in calcium rich in calcium excellent source of calcium 10 to 19 dv contains calcium provides calcium good source of calcium 10 dv […]
Care recipient’s cr blood glucose drops after exercising
Try: To help prevent low blood glucose check blood glucose about every 45 minutes after a hard workout and gauge whether blood glucose is going down going up or leveling off if it is going down eat a few carbs and keep checking until blood glucose level off Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical […]