Try: Get in touch with each of the cr cr’s immediate family members schedule a meeting with the family members that are closest to you make lists of what each family member is willing to do ask for contact Materials: Contact information for each family member Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Personal, Social Information: […]
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Activities to mentally stimulate the Care recipient (cr)
Try: Schedule time each day to make sure the cr is being mentally stimulated to help increase brain function choose several of the following each week word games trivia and puzzles watch a game show such as jeopardy or wheel of fortune spend time with animals animals generally have a great effect on the elderly […]
What to do when you need to call an emt
Try: #make sure the Care recipient (cr) is as comfortable as possible #do not try to move the cr yourself if he or she is unconscious unless they are in immediate danger where they are #if you have time before the emt arrives prepare a list of the cr cr’s medications his or her medical […]
Caring for wounds
Try: #wash each scrape or cut thoroughly with soap and warm water #apply antibiotic ointment or spray #cover with bandage #keep the wound clean and monitor for infection Materials: Water soap first aid kit containing the following bandaids and or bandages antibiotic ointment or spray Categories: Medical Physical Information: Skin on the elderly generally does […]
Herbal teas can help alleviate ailments
Try: Herbal teas can help with the following ailments indigestion flatulance stomach cramps agitation insomnia fluid retention Materials: An assortment of herbal teas hot water teacup or mug Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical, Personal Information: Read all labels to make sure the herbs do not interact with any medication the Care recipient (cr) is currently taking […]
Warning signs that the Care recipient (cr) is not receiving proper nutrition
Try: Look for the following signs sudden weight gain or weight loss unusual and or pale complexion fainting dizziness frequent nausea or heartburn change in appetite chronic pain and or illness Materials: n/a Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: n/a Keywords: Diet nutrition weight nausea heartburn pain appetite *This information is listed as a […]
It is important for caregivers to take a break
Try: #let the cr know that you will be gone for a while and alert him or her as to when you will be coming back #give as much Materials: Care recipient (cr) ‘s daily schedule Categories: Caregiver Needs&Support Information: To the cr as possible about your replacement and who will be caring for him […]
Wandering can occur in care recipients cr with dementia the following are tips for crs with wandering issues
Try: First have a thorough medical evaluation particularly if wandering begins suddenly consider possible physical causes such as illness fever hunger pain swelling etc allow cr to wander if environment is safe and secure place familiar objects furniture and pictures in surroundings help direct cr with clearly labeled rooms for example door decorations or name […]
Wandering can occur in care recipients cr with dementia the following are tips for keeping the cr as safe as possible if wandering does occur
Try: Place night lights throughout the house try locks on doors that are out of sight or reach install slide bolts on either top or bottom of outside door use dead bolt locks models are available that require a key for exit or entrance it is important to think about exiting in an emergency if […]
Wandering can occur in care recipients cr with dementia the following are tips for keeping the cr comfortable and healthy during wandering phases
Try: Weigh weekly to make sure the cr is not losing too much weight loss of five pounds in six weeks for example is of concern provide comfortable clothing such as jogging suits and tennis shoes it the cr wanders a great deal try to get him her to rest for a half hour every […]