Try: Use a nursing home or assisted living facility checklist available on the internet type in the words nursing home or assisted living facility checklist in the search box Materials: Internet access pen and paper nursing home or assisted living facility checklist Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: facility home care checklists […]
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Care recipient (cr) needs to evaluate nursing homes assisted living facility
Try: Talk to current residents at the facilities visit the facilities at different times of the day Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: facility home care checklists available at www carepathways com Keywords: Nursing home assisted living checklist evaluate housing *This information is listed as a Tip and […]
This exercise helps strengthen the hips
Try: Assist the cr care recipient with the following #sit in a chair with both feet on the floor #breathe out while lifting right knee as high as the cr is comfortable with #breathe in while returning right knee to the starting position #alternate knees #repeat 10 times on each side Materials: n/a Categories: Maintenance, […]
This exercise helps strengthen the hips
Try: Assist the cr care recipient with the following #stand with both feet slightly apart #place a chair in front of the cr chair facing away from cr for support #while breathing out raise the right leg straight out to the side as high as the cr feels comfortable with #while breathing in return leg […]
Care recipient (cr) spills food and drinks in bed or when sitting in a chair
Try: Try using an over-bed table at bedside and throughout the home for serving meals it can also be used as a multi-task desk top Materials: Over-bed table Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: Adapted from money and time saving strategies for caregivers – […]
Care recipient (cr) slipped or fell in the bathroom
Try: Wear reusable non slip socks when moving about in bathroom especially when floors are moist to avoid falls buy a few pairs as they are cheap washable and often safer then slippers or bare feet Materials: Reusable non slip socks Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal Information: n/a References: money and time saving […]
Care recipient (cr) needs an in home caregiver (cg)
Try: Try to get a personal recommendation from a trusted relative or friend Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Caregiver Needs&Support Information: n/a References: Home care services for seniors joanna saisan amara rose and monika white 2010 available at www helpguide org Keywords: Caregiver home care home help *This information is listed as a Tip and […]
An exercise to strengthen the ankle
Try: Help the cr with the following #sit in a kitchen chair that has been pushed close to a wall #extend the leg to the wall so the end of foot is touching the wall #push against the wall with the end of the foot in all 4 directions of ankle movement, up down inward […]
Heal and toe walking can improve ankle strength
Try: Assist the cr care recipient in the following #walk across the room on toes only with heels lifted off the ground #walk back across the room with heels on the ground and toes in the air #keep walking back and forth alternating feet positions for 10 minutes or as long as the cr can […]
Ways to help a cr care recipient who is suffering from a neuropathy
Try: A diet high in omega 3 fatty acids and plenty of fruits and vegetables can help the nerves correct themselves improving blood flow to the legs by exercise and massage therapy can make a big difference in pain and numbness physical therapy using electro-stimulation and heat can help consider purchasing a tens unit transcutaneous […]