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 […]
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Care recipient is uncomfortable when certain intimate procedures are performed by the caregiver (cg) who may also feel the same way
Try: Some intimate procedures may be uncomfortable for either you the cr or both of you for example giving a bath going to the toilet using a bedpan changing incontinence pads getting dressed or changing soiled sheets do not allow your uneasiness to show the cr may already be embarrassed by the situation take his […]
caregiver (cg) needs to know how to transfer Care recipient (cr) using a mechanical lift out of his wheelchair
Try: Lift one side of the cr cr’s body up slightly or tilt him to one side slide the sling underneath cr’s buttocks lift or tilt the cr to the other side and spread the sling evenly under cr attach the sling to the mechanical lift raise the cr by pumping the lift manually or […]
caregiver (cg) needs to know how to transfer Care recipient (cr) using a sliding board into his wheelchair
Try: Place the gait belt around cr cr’s hips and buttocks then place one end of the sliding board under cr’s buttocks the sliding board should form a bridge between the place the cr is transferring from such as the bed and the wheelchair put one knee between the cr cr’s knees hold the gait […]
caregiver (cg) needs to know how to transfer Care recipient (cr) using a sitting transfer technique into his wheelchair
Try: Place the gait or transfer belt around the cr cr’s hips and buttocks slowly move cr to the edge of the bed or chair that cr is transferring from ask cr to lean forward hold the belt or its handles then bend from the hips and knees holding the cr close to cg’s body […]
caregiver (cg) needs to know how to transfer Care recipient (cr) using a sitting transfer technique out of his wheelchair
Try: Place the wheelchair at an angle on the cr cr’s strong side lock the brakes of the wheelchair raise or remove the footrests and remove the armrest closer to cr put the transfer belt around cr cr’s waist ask cr to put his arms on cg’s hips or at his side put one knees […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to be moved into his wheelchair
Try: Place wheelchair at an angle on the cr cr’s strong side lock the brakes of the wheelchair raise or remove the footrests and remove the armrest closer to cr put the transfer belt around cr cr’s waist ask cr to put his arms on caregiver’s cg hips or at his side put one knees […]
Tips for taking medication
Try: Keep a log of all medications what they are what they’re for and the time they should be taken use a daily dose container if taking multiple medications and vitamins store medication in a cool dry place the medicine cabinet is usually located in the bathroom which can be warm and damp find a […]
Safety in the Care recipient (cr) ‘s kitchen
Try: Place non-skid mats and rugs on slippery kitchen floors encourage the cr to wear non-slip socks slippers or shoes when walking on slick floors move often-used items from high cupboards to those within reach keep a sturdy stepping stool handy for hard-to-reach items encourage the cr to use a microwave to cook foods instead […]
Keeping the bathroom safe
Try: Remove throw rugs from the bathroom floor install grab bars and non-skid strips around the bathroom in places the Care recipient (cr) needs them most color code the faucets with red for hot and blue for cold consider installing a soap dispenser in the shower so that the cr doesn’t fall when trying to […]