Try: Depending on the cause of the condition there are several treatment options for impotency lifestyle changes often provide effective treatment exercise particularly aerobic exercise is helpful for impotency if the cr smokes stopping this behavior can also help medication can also help treat impotency a doctor must prescribe the medication common oral medications include […]
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Choosing an adult day care facility for your care recipient is an important part of caregiving the facilities can vary in many aspects so consider the following issues when selecting an adult day care center
Try: Determining the quality of the services agencies that refer programs to you may not have first-hand knowledge of its quality home care and day care providers should be bonded adult day care programs are generally licensed but the quality of care is a little more difficult to determine ask program directors questions such as […]
Caregiving for an individual with memory loss or dementia can be difficult
Try: These tips for ideas with caregiving for care recipients cr with dementia materials try try to establish an environment that allows as much freedom as possible but also offers the structure that the cr may need establish a routine for meals medication exercise bedtime and any other activities do tasks at the same time […]
Care recipient (cr) runs errands alone and needs to protect him herself against crime
Try: Keep gas tank full and the car engine properly maintained to avoid breakdowns always lock doors even when inside the car and keep the windows rolled up driving with the windows closed also improves gas mileage lock packages and other valuables in the trunk do not leave them on the back seat or on […]
Care recipient (cr) can’t move his or her head to the left due to stiff neck muscles
Try: Ask the cr to push his or her head to the right with hand hold this position for about ten seconds then relax for five seconds ask the cr to move head to the left until he or she feels the pain once pain is felt the cr should move head to the right […]
Care recipient (cr) has a stiff neck
Try: Turn neck to the left side use left hand to slightly push chin to get an extra stretch hold in this position for 20 seconds return head to the center and then do on the right side repeat exercise 10 times each day Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: key […]
Care recipient (cr) has a stiff neck
Try: Tilt head to the left side so that the left ear touches shoulder apply slight pressure on right temple with the left hand to get an extra stretch hold for 20 seconds and then return to the center repeat with the right side repeat exercise 10 times each day Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, […]
Care recipient (cr) often complains of scratchy throat and dry mouth
Try: Drink 8 -10 glasses of water each day take a drink of water after each bite of food keep a bottle of water with the cr add sauces and salsas to foods to moisten the mouth avoid commercial mouthwash consider using an artificial saliva product Materials: Sauces and salsas artificial saliva product bottled water […]
Care recipient (cr) doesn’t like healthy food
Try: Encourage the cr to keep an open mind and try new things try the principle of substitution substitue healthy foods for unhealthy ones the cr may not be able to tell the difference for example if the cr loves candy bars try sliced apples with a small portion of fat free carmel dip if […]
Care recipient (cr) can’t shop or cook but needs to eat healthy
Try: Try to find someone who can do the shopping and meal preparation for the cr look into home delivery services many grocery stores have delivery services that can be accessed via the telephone or internet find a friend neighbor teen or college student who would be willing to shop for the cr for pay […]