Care recipient (cr) has hemorrhoid flare ups

Try: Use mild soap and water to cleanse the area after using the toilet paper poop can cause the hemorrhoid area to become inflamed sore and itchy use a soft cloth with mild soap and water avoid repeated wiping with toilet paper the cr may find that using medicated wipes is also helpful and easier […]

Care recipient (cr) has weak arm muscles

Try: While outdoors try doing light gardening such as shoveling Materials: Shovel or other garden tools Categories: Sage, Topic, Medical Physical Information: n/a References: guide to senior health and wellness by home watch care givers available at www homewatchcaregivers com Keywords: Weak muscles exercise muscle tone weak legs weak arms *This information is listed as […]

Care recipient (cr) is having some discomfort from a hemorrhoid

Try: Use a little cream on the area hemorrhoids tend to become sore from being chaffed when outside the anal opening try using a zinc oxide based cream these creams can also help relieve the pain and discomfort if the cr’s hemorrhoids are really painful a cream or lotion with tetracaine – an anesthetic – […]