Try: Encourage the cr to brush his or her teeth after every meal if the cr has dentures encourage him or her to rinse them off with warm water after every meal encourage the cr to find a mouthwash that destroys bacteria and use it on a regular basis encourage the use of mints to […]

Try: # help the cr sit in a kitchen chair and move to a standing position #encourage the cr to repeat the process without using his or her hands to get up or be seated #provide help as needed #practice several times a day to help improve balance Materials: Kitchen chair Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, […]

Try: Change the cr’s position every 15 minutes or so during the day and every two hours at night help the cr lay at a 30 degree angle on his or her side and avoid lying directly on the hip bone support the cr’s legs with pillows from the calf to the ankle but avoid […]

Try: Make sure that oxygen is flowing freely by quickly kinking and releasing the tubing listening for the rush of oxygen through the mask or the nasal cannula use mild soap and water to wipe the inside of the mask and the tips of the nasal cannula at least daily change the tubing and mask […]

Try: Cover flat cleared and clean area with paper towels assemble all supplies and equipment discuss cleaning and care procedure before and during process with the cr wash hands and wear disposable gloves place 3-4 cotton tipped applicators in paper cups filled and labeled 1 for sterile water and 1 for hydrogen peroxide fill the […]

Try: Remove clutter from area including all scatter rugs discuss with the cr the process before and during the transfer the amount of room available for transfer will dictate which side of the bed to transfer from determine if the cr has a stronger side because he will be better able to scoot to the […]

Try: #help the cr hold onto the kitchen chair #encourage the cr to hold on with one hand #encourage the cr to let go of the kitchen chair completely #practice several times a day to help improve balance Materials: Kitchen chair Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Some Supervision, Good Vision, So-So Vision, Fully Aware Information: n/a […]

Try: #help the cr hold onto the wall facing toward the wall with feet shoulder-width apart # encourage the cr to hold on with one hand # encourage the cr to let go of the wall completely # practice several times a day to help improve balance Materials: Wall Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Some Supervision, […]

Try: # help the cr stand on one foot as you are holding onto his or her arms or hands # ask the cr to alternate feet # work up to letting go of the cr but stand close by as he or she continues this exercise #practice several times a day to help improve […]