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 (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 […]