Try: Scoot hips to the edge of the chair keep feet flat on the floor with knees apart put hands on the armrests rock forward and push down on the armrests to stand it may help to rock back and forth to build momentum Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, […]
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Care recipient (cr) has trouble sitting down
Try: Back up to the chair as close as possible lean forward and bend knees use the armrests to lower body onto the chair Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance Information: n/a References: Transfer, wheelchair to toilet by krames staywell 2003 available at Keywords: Mobility sitting standing […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to be moved into his wheelchair and has two caregivers cg to help
Try: Put the transfer belt around the cr cr’s waist have cr cross his arms across his her chest if possible stand behind cr with arms placed under cr cr’s arms hold both of cr’s wrists have a helper put his arms under the thighs of the cr at the count of three gently lift […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to be transferred from his wheelchair to a dental chair
Try: Determine the cr’ cr”s needs ask cr about preferred transfer method his ability to help use of special padding or a device for collecting urine probability of spasms reduce cr cr’s anxiety by announcing each step of the transfer before it begins prepare the dental area remove the dental chair armrest or move it […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to be transferred from dental chair to his wheelchair
Try: Position the wheelchair close to and parallel to the dental chair lock the wheels in place turn the casters forward and remove the armrest raise the dental chair until it is slightly higher than the wheelchair and remove the armrest transfer any special padding transfer cr using the two-person transfer support the patient while […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to transfer from his wheelchair to the toilet
Try: Position wheelchair diagonally about 6 inches away from toilet swing the footrest out of the way lock the brake remove armrest place one hand on wheelchair seat and other on toilet seat redistribute weight on hands when moving across grab bar handle if necessary and sit on the edge of the toilet move wheelchair […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help transferring from his wheelchair onto the toilet seat
Try: Help cr stand up lock the wheelchair make sure cr’s feet are under his body grasp the back of cr’s belt or pants and lift move cr onto the toilet keep cr’s weaker knee between caregiver’s cg legs pivot cr around in front of the toilet always transfer toward the cr’s stronger side gently […]
Care recipient (cr) is addicted to alcohol
Try: Make note of anytime you smell alcohol on the cr’s breath gently discuss the problem with the cr to see if he or she is open to change encourage the cr to enroll in a local 12-step program remove alcohol from the premises and any liquids mouthwash etc that contain alcohol alert family members […]
Care recipient (cr) is addicted to pain pills
Try: Make note of all medications and count them daily discuss the problem with the cr and make him or her aware that you know about the problem remind the cr the quantity and time the medication should be taken if the problem persists consider this an addiction and continue with the following locate a […]
Caregiver is overwhelmed and needs support
Try: Take care of yourself you will not be of much help to the care recipient if you don’t your caregiving will go much better if you are well rested get regular exercise and eat healthy foods take a break from caregiving it may be good for your peace of mind and help renew your […]