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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) is shy and needs to get out and socialize
Try: Start slowly try taking a 10-minute walk with the cr a few times a week and then expand from there also be sure to stay firm since the cr may have every excuse not to do it call and say we’re going for a walk today ‘ invite cr’s friends relatives to join in […]
Paranoia delusions and hallucinations are some of the most common symptoms of dementia here are some tips for coping with these symptoms in the Care recipient (cr)
Try: Have vision or glasses examined rapid visual deterioration is unusual but so are regular eye exams visual impairment easily leads to misinterpretation of the environment having hearing tested or hearing aid regularly serviced diminished hearing also leads to ‘hearing noises’ that are unintelligible which in turn lead to ‘auditory hallucinations ‘ seek a medical […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble swallowing pills
Try: Try using a straw to help the cr swallow pills put the pill in the straw place straw in the cr’s mouth allow pill to drop down cr’s throat give cr a glass of room temperature water to drink Materials: Drinking straw glass of room temperature water Categories: Medical Physical, Some Supervision, Maximum Supervision, […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble swallowing
Try: Use a straw for thin liquids like water tea fruit juice cool drinks avoid really cold foods and liquids because they often feel more slippery in the mouth and are more difficult to control stick with warm or hot foods and liquids because they are easier to swallow Materials: Drinking straw Categories: Sage, Topic, […]
Care recipient (cr) is weak on one side of his or her body and finds it hard to swallow food
Try: Turn the cr cr’s head to the stronger side of the body when he or she is swallowing this closes off the weaker side and allows the stronger muscles to complete the swallowing action Materials: n/a Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware Information: n/a References: Adapted from the post polio network of […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble swallowing foods
Try: Close mouth before swallowing this helps to create a vacuum which helps the swallowing process avoid foods that have seeds nuts crumbly bits or require lots of chewing like peas cucumber coconut lettuce raw carrot steak nuts etc avoid problem foods or prepare so easier to swallow peeled apple blended carrot combine custard with […]
Care recipient (cr) stutters
Try: Don’t tell the cr slow down or just relax don’t complete words for the cr or talk for him or her the cr will find it much easier to talk when there are few interruptions and he has the listener’s attention speak to the cr in an unhurried way pausing frequently don’t make stuttering […]
Care recipient (cr) has poor posture as a result of back strain and has trouble using stairs
Try: Try using backrests cushions and specially designed pillows to relieve strain on back muscles Materials: Backrests cushions and specially designed pillows Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: climbing stairs may be difficult for people with arthritis by carol eustice 2007 available at Keywords: Stairs climbing stairs back back pain back stability *This […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble swallowing liquids
Try: Fluids are easier to swallow if the cr cr’s chin is tucked down raising the cr cr’s chin when swallowing allows food to drop into the airway Materials: n/a Categories: Medical Physical, Personal, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware Information: n/a References: Adapted from the post polio network of washington inc intenet website members upnaway com […]