Try: Try creating a door mural use a piece of special wallpaper that looks like anything but a door — a set of shelves for example try painting the door the same color as the walls around it so cr doesn’t notice the door try hanging a large cloth mural over the door so that […]
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caregiver (cg) needs activity ideas for Care recipient (cr)
Try: String cheerios to hang outside for birds make a fresh fruit salad sweep the patio fold towels have afternoon tea remember great inventions play pictionary paint a sheet cut out paper dolls identify states and capitals make a family tree poster color a picture of our flag cook hot dogs outside grow magic rocks […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble getting into a car
Try: Before getting into car move the seat as far back as it will go recline the back of the seat if possible place a pillow on the seat to keep hips above knees especially if the seat is low stand with back to the car keep weaker leg straight and that foot slightly forward […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble bending to wash him in the shower
Try: Use a long-handled sponge and a shower hose install a shower bench or chair in the bathtub or shower stall Materials: Long-handled sponge shower hose shower bench or chair Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Personal, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance Information: n/a References: transfer, wheelchair to toilet by krames staywell 2003 available at Keywords: Bathing […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble bending to sit on the toilet
Try: Back up until the toilet is felt touching the back of the legs place weaker leg in front of the body keeping weight on the other leg look behind and grasp the grab bar or side rails lower body onto the front of the toilet then scoot back Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical […]
Care recipient (cr) has difficulty getting dressed
Try: Get clothing for the cr that is easy to put on wear and take off look for clothing that has large front fasteners zippers and velcro tabs over-the-head loose-fitting clothing elastic waistbands wraparounds and reversible fabric really help choose underpants that are soft and loosely constructed if cr has problems with bras try using […]
caregiver (cg) needs activity ideas for Care recipient (cr)
Try: Clip coupons sort poker chips rake leaves use the carpet sweeper read out loud bake cookies look up names in the phone book read the daily paper out loud ask someone with a child to visit listen to polka music plant seeds indoors or out make a family photo album toss a ball color […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble pulling objects
Try: Face the object to be pulled keep knees slightly bent step backward and pull the object don’t twist the body if using one hand to pull the object try putting the other hand on the hip to help keep from twisting the body when pulling heavy objects lean back bend at the knees and […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble putting on his socks
Try: Consider using a sock aid sit on a chair or on the side of the bed pull the sock onto the sock aid hold the sock in front of the foot of the weaker leg slip foot into the sock pull the sock aid out of the sock put the other sock on with […]
Care recipient (cr) uses a walker and has trouble putting on his pants underwear
Try: Consider using a reacher sit on a chair or the side of the bed using a reacher catch the waist of the underwear or pants with the grasper slip the pants onto the weaker leg first then slip the other leg into the pants use the reacher to pull the pants over feet and […]