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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) has a stiff neck
Try: Get a warm towel or a hot pack gel based and leave it on the stiffed part of your neck to help relax the neck muscles if using a warm towel have a bucket filled with warm water and about 2-3 pieces of towels so cr can change it whenever the warmth fades on […]
Care recipient (cr) has a low energy level and often feels lethargic
Try: Cr may not be eating enough calories plan and prepare meals that will meet the following daily average calorie needs if cr is male and between the ages of 60 and 74 he should be consuming about 2 350 calories each day if cr is male and age 75 or older he should be […]
Care recipient (cr) avoids fiber rich foods that he or she should be eating because food gets stuck in dentures as a result the cr is often constipated
Try: Encourage the cr to eat cooked or baked vegetables fresh fruit and high-fiber breakfast cereals these food provide denture-friendly ways to get fiber into the diet beans and black-eyed peas are also nutritious and inexpensive Materials: n/a Categories: Medical Physical Information: n/a References: Adapted from the internet website www diet-i com diet for elderly […]
Care recipient (cr) wants to start eating healthier but doesn’t know how much of each food group he she should eat every day
Try: Focus on whole fruits rather than juices for more fiber and vitamins and aim for around 1.5 to 2 servings each day choose anti-oxidant rich dark leafy greens such as kale spinach and broccoli as well as oranges and yellows such as carrots squash and yams try for 2 to 2.5 cups of veggies […]
Care recipient (cr) feels sad and alone he or she doesn’t eat well and caregiver (cg) is worried about malnutrition
Try: Make sure cr doesn’t eat alone all the time he or she can share lunch or dinner with grandchildren nieces nephews other family members friends and neighbors on a rotating basis encourage the cr to find new lunch and dinner buddies by taking a class volunteering or going on an outing with a local […]
Care recipient (cr) drives dangerously
Try: The physical changes of old age can affect the cr cr’s ability to drive encourage the cr to try the following to improve or maintain driving ability switch to a car that is easier for older individuals to drive for example automatic transmission power steering large mirrors minimal blind spots and easy to get […]
Care recipient (cr) is often negative and critical of other people
Try: Don’t bring up a whole bunch of past passive-aggressive behaviors this will only get the caregiver (cg) upset and the cg needs to stay calm to deal with the cr focus on the current problem Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological Information: n/a References: how to deal with passive-aggressive relatives […]
Care recipient (cr) is losing bone mass and needs tips for strengthening his or her bones
Try: Ask the cr to eat at least one source of calcium at every meal for example cheese or cottage cheese ask the cr to eat at least 100 to 125 grams of one leafy vegetable every day either cooked or uncooked ask the cr to drink two or three glasses of milk in any […]
Care recipient (cr) is dizzy this makes the cr more prone to imbalance falls and serious injury
Try: Use slow movements for cr transfers or position changes be especially cautious when standing and walking if movement is an issue due to dizziness try to make the walking areas ss accessible as possible for the cr remove obstacles and try to add hand rails if possible many elderly cr’s are taking multiple medications […]