Try: In a tactful and polite manner tell the cr that you are too busy to talk right now make an excuse to get the cr off of the phone and call back later for example someone’s at the door or i have another call on the other line ask friends or relatives to call […]
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Care recipient (cr) has trouble using his or her cell phone
Try: Write down the basic instructions for making and receiving calls voice mail and using the contact list put the instructions on the refrigerator in the living room and in other places where the cr spends alot of time also put the instructions in the glove compartment of the cr cr’s car enter cr’s contact […]
Care recipient (cr) is having trouble using his cell phone and needs one that is easier to use senior friendly
Try: Look for a cell phone with a large keypad if cr is hard of hearing pick a phone that has the speaker phone capability look for a cell phone with a large screen choose a cell phone that has the flip open design the cr can answer or hang up the phone by merely […]
Many care recipients cr have difficulty with mobility this can especially be an issue in a small room such as the bathroom
Try: Depending on the cr’s condition it may not be wise to leave him alone in the tub or shower remove the locks from the bathroom door use plastic instead of glass containers in the bathtub make sure hairdryers electric razors and other electrical appliances are out of reach use non-slip bathmats on the floor […]
Several treatment options exist for certain dementia symptoms the two major types of treatment for behavioral and psychiatric symptoms are non-drug strategies and prescription medications non-drug approaches should be tried first consult with a physician before attempting these options
Try: The steps to developing non-drug treatment strategies include identifying the symptoms understanding the cause adapting the environment to remedy the situation strategies to try simplify the environment tasks and routines noise glare insecure space too much background distraction including television check for pain hunger thirst constipation full bladder fatigue infections and skin irritations comfortable […]
Care recipient (cr) has an impulse control disorder icd
Try: Make a list of the impulsive behaviors that the cr is exhibiting restrict access to anything that could cause the icd to get worse for example if the cr has an issue with gambling or shopping restrict access to funds if the issue is with pornography or something that can be found online restrict […]
Care recipient (cr) acts impulsively
Try: Encourage the cr to think before he or she reacts to something practice thinking out loud role play a situation while you think out loud about what you are doing ask the cr to do the same go on an outing such as the grocery store or the park and continue the role play […]
Care recipient (cr) has incontinence
Try: Observe assess and log the cr’s behavior such as when the accidents happen how often and if the cr is urinating in improper places such as flower pots closets the sink or on the way to the bathroom the sensation to drink fluids may be diminished in crs with dementia therefore you need to […]
Care recipient (cr) seems cranky or upset about something
Try: Look for the positive attributes of the cr especially if the cg knows the cr pretty well if cg knows the cr it will be easy to remember his or her good qualities be aware that many things in society are not easy for the cr for example the cr has to deal with […]
Care recipient (cr) is irritable
Try: Try to get an elderly family member or friend to become involved in activities with the cr find activities that interest the cr or ask about hobbies the cr once loved help drive or walk cr to activities purchase hobby items large print books and papers books on tape or safe activities to get […]