Care recipient (cr) has diabetes and would like to find a support group

Try: Some hospitals offer educational programs and support groups for people who have diabetes in some areas the american diabetes association sponsors similar activities dial 1-800-diabetes 342-2383 and ask them what they offer and where programs are held ask a health care provider to put cr in touch with other people who have diabetes try […]

Care recipient (cr) gets muscle spasms

Try: Drink plenty of water drinking water can ease the spasm try drinking more fluids that contain electrolytes like sports drinks because electrolytes play an important role in healing the cramps imbalance of electrolytes leads to muscle cramps Materials: Water drinks with electrolytes such as sports drinks Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: […]

Care recipient (cr) gets muscle spasms

Try: Apply ice packs ice packs can bring relief to cramps applying alternate heat and ice packs several times also helps relieve stiffness and pain Materials: Ice packs heating pad Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: muscle cramps can occur and here are some tips to prevent and ease such cramps 2010 available […]

Care recipient (cr) gets muscle spasms

Try: Massage the area gently by stretching the area use analgesic creams to sooth the area analgesic agents can reduce swelling and pain Materials: Analgesic creams Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: muscle cramps can occur and here are some tips to prevent and ease such cramps 2010 available at www healthmad com […]

Care recipient (cr) gets muscle spasms cramps and needs to increase the amount of electrolytes he she drinks

Try: Look for drinks that have sodium magnesium potassium and chloride because they are important electrolytes for effective functioning of muscles muscles depend on these electrolytes to contact and relax the muscles imbalance of these electrolytes affects electrical impulses and this in turn causes muscle cramps so boost the intake of electrolytes Materials: Drinks that […]

Care recipient (cr) needs to find a walker

Try: Be sure the walker has rubber grips for the hands make sure it has nonskid rubber tips or wheels to keep cr from sliding walkers can be purchased at medical supply stores Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: how to choose and use […]

Care recipient (cr) gets foot cramps

Try: Use moist heat on the foot cramp three times a day if cramping is chronic Materials: Humidifier Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: how foot cramps are caused and how you can relieve them 2007 available at www footcare-central com Keywords: Foot cramps dehydration hormones pinched nerve *This information is listed as […]

Care recipient (cr) gets foot cramps

Try: Try a warm foot soak Materials: Foot sock Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: how foot cramps are caused and how you can relieve them 2007 available at www footcare-central com Keywords: Foot cramps dehydration hormones pinched nerve *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically licensed

Care recipient (cr) gets foot cramps

Try: Wrap the foot in an elastic bandage if necessary Materials: Elastic bandage Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: how foot cramps are caused and how you can relieve them 2007 available at www footcare-central com Keywords: Foot cramps dehydration hormones pinched nerve alcohol *This information is listed as a Tip and is […]