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 […]
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Setting up a telephone for the Care recipient (cr)
Try: It it’s important for the cr to be able to easily call his or her friends family and or caregiver at all times especially when he or she needs help help the cr program emergency numbers into the phone and make several lists to place by each phone the cr may also need a […]
Care recipient (cr) has gout
Try: Alcohol red meat and seafood can increase uric acid levels in the cr and can cause gout assaults encourage the cr to avoid these things being overweight can cause the cr to be more susceptible to gout assaults help the cr keep his or her weight under control Materials: n/a Categories: Maintenance, Medical Physical […]
Helping the Care recipient (cr) stay mentally fit
Try: Help the cr find a daily vitamin that includes an adequate amount of vitamin d to help them absorb the supplements encourage the cr to remain socially active and get outside in the sunshine on a regular basis develop an exercise program that works for the cr help the cr plan a well-balanced menu […]
The Care recipient (cr) has high blood pressure
Try: Reduce salt and sodium intake in cr cr’s diet check labels for sodium content this can mean a drastic change in diet reduce stress and limit activities or environments that cause anxiety help the cr control his or her weight with a healthy diet and exercise ensure that the cr takes any medications related […]
Warning signs for alzheimers
Try: Check to see if the Care recipient (cr) is exhibiting any of the following struggles with performing familiar tasks language problems forgetting simple words and saying things that don’t make sense doesn’t know where he or she is disoriented about how he or she got to where he or she is poor judgment having […]
Signs that a Care recipient (cr) might have cancer
Try: If you are concerned that the cr may have cancer look for the following signs changes in a mole or wart sores that will not heal blood in the urine difficulty urinating or passing stool a thick lump in any part of the body persistent cough and or coughing up blood sore throat and […]
Treat the Care recipient (cr) with respect
Try: It is important to remember as you give care to the elderly that they are your elders and should be treated with respect no matter their level of function speak gently to the cr even if they are unable to respond tell them about your day and feel free to share thoughts and feelings […]
Care recipient (cr) is incontinent
Try: Encourage the cr to schedule medications so that it won’t force him or her to drink water right before bed schedule bathroom tips on a regular time schedule throughout the day so as to train the cr cr’s bladder for when its time to go encourage the cr to avoid drinking anything that could […]
Care recipient (cr) is using sleeping pills
Try: Discourage the use of sleeping pills on a regular basis taking sleeping pills every day can cause unwanted sleepiness throughout the day and lethargy plan ways to promote a good night night’s sleep with the cr that do not include the use of medication put the new sleeping plan into place and slowly wean […]