Try: If getting up out of the seat is not possible or permitted try doing some exercises in the seat to increase blood circulation perform the exercise for 15 seconds once an hour toe reach slowly bend forward and extend arms down towards toes and then gently sit back up Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, […]
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Care recipient (cr) has dry eyes
Try: Avoid staying indoors in heated areas use an artificial tears product Materials: Artificial tears product Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Vision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Poor Vision Information: n/a References: tips for dealing with dry eyes by alan kozarsky 2011 available at www ksla com Keywords: Dry eyes eyes burn eyes vision *This information […]
Care recipient (cr) has itchy skin from shingles
Try: Try using an oily calamine lotion it may be helpful if the rash is itchy Materials: Oily calamine lotion Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: herpes zoster by wareham d w and breuer j 2007 british medical journal jun 9;334 7605 pages 1211-5 Keywords: Itchy skin shingles rash redness of skin blisters […]
Care recipient’s cr legs swell and are sometimes painful when he travels on long car or airline flights
Try: Wear loose-fitting comfortable clothing during the flight eat a small meal and drink plenty of fluids to help increase blood circulation avoid alcohol and caffeine as these contribute to dehydration Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: reducing your risk of deep vein thrombosis during airline travel 2001 available at www […]
Care recipient’s cr legs hurt after sitting for a long time this happens a lot when cr travels
Try: Do not cross legs while seated and make sure to adjust body position every half hour try wearing elastic support hose to increase circulation in legs Materials: Elastic support hose Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: reducing your risk of deep vein thrombosis during airline travel 2001 available at www health harvard […]
Care recipient’s cr legs hurt when he has to sit through long car or plane rides
Try: Try to walk up and down the aisle of the plane at least once an hour even standing in front of the seat and gently shaking out the legs or slowly rising up on the toes can help Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: reducing your risk of deep vein […]
Care recipient’s cr legs swell and are sometimes painful when he travels on long car or airline flights
Try: If getting up out of the seat is not possible or permitted try doing the some exercises in the seat to increase blood circulation perform this exercise for 15 seconds once an hour ankle rotations draw a circle with toes rotating clockwise and then counterclockwise with both feet Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical […]
Care recipient (cr) has shingles and needs some tips for relieving symptoms like hot pain
Try: Try putting an ice-pack on the area where the pain is coming from this is especially effective for dealing with a ‘hot’ type of pain avoid touching the blisters and never try bursting them; doing so risks infection and will probably make the pain a lot worse try doing some relaxation techniques and mindfulness […]
Care recipient (cr) has itchy skin from shingles
Try: Wear loose fitting cotton clothes to reduce skin irritation Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: herpes zoster wareham d w and breuer j 2007 british medical journal jun 9;334 7605 pages 1211-5 Keywords: Itchy skin shingles rash redness of skin blisters skin problems *This information is listed as a Tip […]
Care recipient (cr) has itchy skin from shingles
Try: Try covering affected area with a wet dressings Materials: Gauze scissors Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: herpes zoster by wareham d w and breuer j 2007 british medical journal jun 9;334 7605 pages 1211-5 Keywords: Itchy skin shingles rash redness of skin blisters skin problems *This information is listed as a […]