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 […]
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Incontinence is a common problem in many older care recipients cr it is important to respect the privacy and dignity of the older adult who may be having problems with incontinence losing control can be humiliating and embarrassing and caregivers need to be sensitive to these feelings although a serious issue incontinence can often be overcome or minimized with certain actions the following are tips for changing the cr’s living space to accommodate someone with incontinence
Try: Make sure the environment is not cluttered path to the bathroom is well lit and adequate footwear to avoid falls if the cr is non-ambulatory commodes raised toilet seats with grab bars bed pans and other home health products are available disposable bed pads also known as chucks or rubberized flannel sheets will help […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble climbing stairs due to unstable feet
Try: Try using a foot support product in the cr’s shoes for better foot stability try using foot wraps foot wraps help relieve tired aching sore feet and can soothe and warm cold feet with moist heat therapy Materials: Foot support product Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Carol eustice 2007 climbing stairs […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble climbing stairs due to unstable or weak ankles
Try: Try using ankle supports braces or wraps to give the cr better stability for his or her ankles Materials: Ankle support products Categories: Medical Physical, Personal Information: n/a References: Adapted from the internet website arthritus about com climbing stairs may be difficult for people with arthritis by carol eustice 2007 Keywords: Stairs climbing stairs […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble climbing stairs due to unstable or weak knees
Try: Try using knee supports to stabilize and reinforce the cr’s knee joint s try using a knee wraps to reduce the cr’s knee joint pain they also provide stability for the knee Materials: Knee support products Categories: Medical Physical, Personal Information: n/a References: Adapted from the intenet website www arthritis about com climbing stairs […]
Care recipient (cr) stutters when he speaks
Try: Suggest that the cr think about the words he wants to vocalize before he tries to speak them the cr should try to be exactly sure of the word or words he is about to say when the cr begins to speak he should speak slowly suggest that the cr inhale deeply before he […]
Care recipient (cr) sometimes has problems with his feet
Try: Protect feet at all times the only time to go without shoes is when sleeping or bathing wear socks with a narrower or thin toe seam to relieve pressure on toes wear well-fitting and comfortable shoes if foot problems are constant consider having custom shoes made for specific needs Materials: Socks with a narrower […]
Care recipient (cr) is afraid of the shower due to the jet spray
Try: Replace showerhead with one that has a soft spray Materials: Soft spray showerhead Categories: Emotional Psychological, Medical Physical, Personal, Fully Aware, Somewhat Aware Information: n/a References: Adapted from the internet site alzheimersolutions stores yahoo net caregiver tips Keywords: Shower bathing fear paranoid *This information is listed as a Tip and is not explicitly medically […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble swallowing foods
Try: Encourage the cr to implement the following recommendations avoid dry and crumbly foods such as cake peas nuts seeds and dry bread also avoid crisp vegetables carrots apples etc tough meat certain cheeses peanut butter and carbonated beverages chew food slowly and well avoid distractions while eating such as talking reading or watching tv […]
Care recipient (cr) has trouble swallowing foods
Try: Take small mouthfuls eat small meals more frequently swallow several times per mouthful and swallow all before next mouthful alternate solids and fluids to help wash food down soften thicken or liquify foods Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: tips for swallowing by post polio network of washington inc available […]