Try: Insert a drain trap in the kitchen sink to catch anything that may otherwise become lost or clog the plumbing Materials: Sink drain trap Categories: Sage, Topic, Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: home safety for people with alzheimer alzheimer’s disease by u s department of health and human services 2010 available at Keywords: […]
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Care recipient (cr) travels in the care alone has concerns about safety and needs protection against crime
Try: Encourage the cr to implement the following suggestions keep gas tank full and the car engine properly maintained to avoid breakdowns always lock the doors even when inside the car and keep the windows rolled up driving with the windows closed also improves gas mileage lock packages and other valuables in the trunk do […]
Bedbound Care recipient (cr) is complaining that his or her back butt and hips feel sore due to the pressure
Try: Change the cr cr’s position frequently to relieve pressure on the back buttocks and hips if possible try raising the head of the bed to assist the cr at meal times when taking medications or with breathing if the cr has good upper body strength try using a bed trapeze so that he or […]
Care recipient (cr) has denture odor
Try: Soak dentures in bleach to get rid of the odor add in one teaspoon of bleach to one cup of water for 30 minutes and rinse well before putting dentures back in the cr cr’s mouth avoid boiling dentures in water because they may warp or become damaged avoid cleaning dentures with household cleansers […]
Care recipient (cr) has tobacco stains on his dentures
Try: Try using an over the counter tobacco stain remover polish that is made especially for dentures Materials: Over the counter tobacco stain removing polish Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: dentures causing bad breath available at Keywords: Denture stains dentures cleaning dentures bad breath dental problems *This information is listed as a […]
Care recipient (cr) is allergic to his or her denture cleanser and needs an alternative
Try: Try using baking soda instead of a denture cleanser Materials: Baking soda Categories: Medical Physical, Personal Information: n/a References: Adapted from the intenet website dentures causing bad breath by staff writer no date Keywords: Dentures cleaning dentures bad breath dental problems dental allergy *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly […]
Care recipient (cr) is bedbound and needs help brushing his or her teeth
Try: Assist the cr into a sitting position if possible if not position the cr on his or her side explain the task to the cr before and during mouth care wash your hands and put on a pair of disposable gloves place towels around the front of the cr’s neck and under his or […]
Begin a walking program with the Care recipient (cr)
Try: #make sure the cr has sturdy comfortable walking shoes #start by walking 10 minutes a day and building up from there #if walking outdoors isn’t possible walk in a mall or covered area #have the cr bend his or her elbows at a 90-degree angle while swinging his or her arms back and forth […]
Exercises to strengthen the knees
Try: Help the cr stretch first and help him or her complete the following #breath out during leg extensions breathe in while returning the knees to the bent and relaxed position #sit on a chair with feet together on the floor knees should be in a bent position #slowly lift the right leg fully extending […]
The Care recipient (cr) is in respiratory distress
Try: Any shortness of breath should not be ignored be knowledgeable of any of the cr cr’s current health issues or medications that may be the cause of respiratory distress if the cr appears to be in respiratory distress keep them talking to see how many words they can get out between breathes watch for […]