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 […]
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Care recipient (cr) doesn’t eat right and has very little energy to do things
Try: Cr should eat fruits high in vitamin c like blackberries strawberries raspberries blackcurrants citrus fruit kiwi fruit peaches mango cantaloupe melon apples cr should eat vegetables high in vitamin a beta-carotene and vitamin c carrots squash sweet potato tomatoes spinach kale collard greens brocolli cabbage brussels sprouts onions leeks avocado cr should eat oily […]
Care recipient (cr) is passive aggressive toward others and says sarcastic things
Try: Don’t follow up with another sarcastic or critical remark walk away from the cr ignore the remark or comment Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological Information: n/a References: how to deal with passive-aggressive relatives 2008 available at Keywords: Passive aggressive sarcastic remarks *This information is listed as a Tip and is […]
Care recipient (cr) often criticizes other people and hurts feelings
Try: Refuse to get involved caregiver (cg) should make sure he doesn’t seem upset with the cr a response is what feeds behavior like this Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Emotional Psychological Information: n/a References: how to deal with passive-aggressive relatives 2008 available at Keywords: Passive aggressive sarcastic remarks hurt feelings critical *This […]
Care recipient (cr) talks about others behind their backs
Try: Explain why the passive-aggressive behavior is destructive say for example you have been complaining about me to my husband that doesn’t help me change the problem if you tell me the problem directly perhaps we can work out this conflict Materials: n/a Categories: Sage, Topic, Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological Information: n/a References: how […]
Care recipient (cr) is always talking about other peoples’ problems and criticizing them
Try: Put the cr on the spot by asking him or her for a solution to the problem disarm the cr by asking him or her to take responsibility for the other person person’s problem and take action to improve the situation this might actually be productive Materials: n/a Categories: Behavior Challenging, Communication, Emotional Psychological […]
Care recipient (cr) is a hypochondriac
Try: Allow the cr to share his or her feelings while you listen attentively repeat the concerns to the cr so that he or she knows you have been listening and then re-assure the cr the truth about the situation correct any false statements that the cr made about the situation if the cr is […]
Care recipient (cr) is hysterical
Try: Ensure that the cr is getting proper exercise and nutrition doing so may help the cr from becoming hysterical avoid stressors that could bring on a hysteric attack such as violent programs on tv violence in the evening news driving in high traffic etc screen visitors and telephone calls alert the visitor or the […]
Care recipient (cr) panics a lot
Try: Suggest the cr try as much as possible to decrease the speed of his breathing by trying to relax this should also help to ensure the right amount of oxygen gets to the cr’s brain as a result this will help end the anxiety or panic attack more quickly make an effort to include […]
Care recipient (cr) needs to be motivated to accomplish something
Try: Focus on one goal at a time try to find someone who has accomplished the same thing to inspire the cr get excited about accomplishing the goal by learning and reading about it build anticipation by setting a date in the future , a week or two or even a month , and make […]