Try: #help the cr shift so that his or her head is close to the edge of the bed #set up a chair or stool directly under the head and place the bucket on it #place a plastic sheet under the cr’s neck and drape it down into the bucket so that the water will […]
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Care recipient’s cr needs help shaving his face
Try: #make sure the room is well-lit before beginning the procedure #soften the stubble for a few minutes by placing a warm damp towel over the cr’s face and chin #place an appropriate amount of shaving cream on the cr’s face #tightly stretch the skin to prevent knicks and cuts #shave the skin in a […]
Care recipients cr with dementia can exhibit repetitive behavior due to their condition the following are tips for caregivers to deal with a cr’s repetitive behavior
Try: Have a medical examination done to check medications and for illness or pain distract the cr with a favorite activity such as walking or food such as fruit try these communication tips respond to the emotion instead of the specific question the cr may simply need reassurance remind with brief simple statements do not […]
Care recipients cr may struggle with eating issues
Try: Some of the following strategies to help the cr materials try have a good dental check-up of gums teeth and dentures sometimes children’s dentists especially those who specialize in working with children with disabilities are good at working with agitated individuals ask whether your dentist or hygienist will make housecalls have vision or glasses […]
Care recipients cr with dementia can exhibit repetitive behavior due to their condition the following are additional ideas for caregivers to consider when working with a cr’s repetitive behavior
Try: It is sometimes helpful to keep a log or diary to help determine possible causes of repetitive actions remind yourself that crs with dementia do not have the ability to remember because of changes in the brain to you a question story or comment is repetition to the other person it is new Materials: […]
The Care recipient (cr) may have difficulty with chewing and swallowing food the following tips are designed to help with chewing and swallowing issues
Try: For chewing problems try light pressure on lips or under chin to get started give verbal instructions i e ‘chew now and now swallow ‘ demonstrate chewing make sure the cr is in a comfortable position avoid sticky foods such as bananas peanut butter white bread avoid foods that fall apart or have tough […]
The Care recipient (cr) may have difficulty with eating food the following tips are designed to help make eating simpler for the cr
Try: Make eating simple use bowls and cups that are larger than the portion of food use bowls rather than plates set place with only utensils that are needed use bowls or plates that are different in color from the placemat to help the person easily locate the place use brightly colored placemats place a […]
caregiver (cg) nees to know how to transfer Care recipient (cr) using a gait belt
Try: To move cr from a chair or bed into a wheelchair prepare the wheelchair and the cr for the transfer fasten the gait belt securely around the cr cr’s waist ask the cr to hold on to cg if he can bend forward at the waist and bend knees grab the belt or its […]
caregiver (cg) needs to know how to transfer Care recipient (cr) using a mechanical lift into his wheelchair
Try: Roll cr onto his side slide the sling underneath him roll the cr onto the other side and spread the sling evenly under him if the cr is lying down raise the head of the bed so he is sitting up correctly attach the sling sling’s hooks straps or chains to the lift lift […]
Care recipient (cr) is in a bad mood and cranky
Try: Remember that growing old can be challenging approach the cr with empathy understanding respect and patience if the cr is combative keep your distance and seek outside help if necessary your next challenge will be to provide a healthy diversion to redirect the cr’s attention away from the negative thoughts or situation talk to […]