Try: Identify triggers or situations that make the cr feel despair or generate suicidal thoughts such as an anniversary of a loss alcohol or stress from relationships find ways to avoid these places people or situations make sure the cr takes care of him eat right don’t skip meals and get plenty of sleep exercise […]
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Care recipient (cr) has watery eyes or tears up frequently
Try: Place warm compresses on the cr’s eyes for several minutes several times a day keep tissues handy to wipe away moisture excessive watering of the eyes can actually be caused by dryness try applying artificial tears to the cr’s eyes several times a day to see if the problem clears up Materials: Warm compress […]
Care recipient (cr) has a frequent runny nose
Try: Remove any allergens from the area including dust mites and pet dander ensure the cr drinks eight ounces of fluids each day to avoid dehydration and flush out any allergens in the body make sure the cr’s living area has plenty of moisture in the air consider running a humidifier daily keep tissues and […]
Care recipient (cr) passes gas frequently
Try: A change in the cr’s diet can help prevent gas help the cr to choose foods that do not irritate the bowels and cause gas encourage the cr to avoid excessive amounts of beans cheese and foods high in carbohydrates encourage the cr to avoid carbonated beverages suggest that the cr eat smaller meals […]
Care recipient (cr) is stubborn
Try: Don’t keep insisting be flexible try to understand the reason behind the cr’s stubbornness and encourage him her to speak honestly since he may have a point every now and then make the cr feel that the caregiver (cg) is taking the cr’s opinions into consideration Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, […]
Care recipient (cr) is hitting others
Try: Calmly tell the cr that his or her actions are inappropriate and that you will leave the room until he or she calms down after the cr is calm discuss why he or she felt the need to hit if the cr was confused and unsure of what happened do not confuse the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) is hostile
Try: Remove the cr from any type of stressful situation avoid arguing or scolding the cr for his or her behavior divert the cr’s attention to a new activity or take him or her for a walk make sure the cr is as comfortable as possible keep noise and extra activity to a minimum until […]
Care recipient (cr) is overreacting and hostile over nothing
Try: Do your best to find out if the cr is frightened or confused over something whether imagined or real if possible remove the cr from that situation or object do not try and get the cr to explain his or her behavior it is usually not something he or she can control divert the […]
Care recipient (cr) is incontinent
Try: Ensure the cr’s bed is protected with plastic sheeting change bed linens often for cleanliness and to keep dry change incontinence pads as soon as they become wet to avoid infection and skin issues keep the bedroom and bathroom odor-free by cleaning frequently opening windows and using air freshener if necessary ensure the cr […]
Care recipient (cr) talks too much
Try: Try to redirect the cr’s attention to another activity like watching a movie suggest an outing to a senior center or nursing home nursing home residents may enjoy having someone to visit with suggest that the cr keep a journal Materials: Notebook and pen Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical […]