Try: Provide privacy as necessary especially if the person is just learning how to eat independently again tell the cr what foods are on the tray sit down next to the cr and make pleasant conversation throughout the meal even if the cr cannot answer or respond encourage cr to do as much as possible […]
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Care recipient (cr) is afraid of taking a bath or shower or being washed by the caregiver (cg)
Try: Look for reasons why the cr is afraid of bathing once the cause has been identified look for ways to reduce the cr cr’s fear for example if the cr is scared of falling try installing grab bars and bath mats in the shower or tub to help the cr cr’s balance if the […]
Care recipient (cr) is bedbound and often scrunches down in the bed
Try: Try positioning the cr’s bottom above the middle of the bed keep the foot of the bed slightly elevated Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical, Mobility, Needs Some Assistance, Needs Much Assistance, Immobile Information: n/a References: Compassionate community care 2009 best practice caring for the bed bound client available at Keywords: Bedbound bed […]
Care recipient (cr) is bedbound and needs a bed bath
Try: If movement causes cr pain wait about one hour after giving pain medication to bathe him during the bath ask cr if caregiver (cg) is rubbing too hard or too lightly everyone has a different sense of touch provide privacy during the bath if cr is in a hospital bed raise or lower the […]
Care recipient (cr) is brooding and in a very gloomy mood
Try: Music can bring many hours of good feelings it can also bring back memories of good times encourage the cr to relax and listen to his or her favorite music on a music player or the radio encourage the cr to call one of his or her friends on the telephone the cr’s spirits […]
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 […]
Care recipient (cr) cannot hear very well
Try: Quiet rooms without background noise are better for someone with hearing problems make direct eye contact with the cr speak slowly distinctly and in a lower tone of voice smile use body language that is positive shows you are giving the cr your undivided attention and shows you genuinely interested in what he or […]
Care recipient (cr) is bedbound and caregiver (cg) needs tips on how to use a pull draw sheet to reposition cr
Try: Always use a draw sheet and place it under the hips and buttocks of the client do not place the draw sheet behind the cr’s back use folded sheets try using commercially sold water-proof pads because they are strong enough to support the cr avoid using the cr’s arms and legs to re-position him […]
Care recipient (cr) is bedbound and you are concerned about bed sores or skin problems
Try: Check the cr cr’s skin twice a day if possible or daily at a minimum pay close attention to the skin on the back of the ears buttocks heels and back avoid electric blankets or heating pads because they quickly become warm enough to burn use heel protectors to protect the skin of the […]
Care recipient (cr) needs help putting on a texas catheter
Try: Wash hands put on gloves place waterproof protective pad under buttocks to prevent soiling of bedding wash and dry the penis and scrotum hold the penis at a 90-degree angle and roll the catheter sheath down as is done with a condom leave about 1 to 2 inches at the end of the sheath […]